Sanlorenzo and Bluegame understand what it takes to design sophisticated vessels
The yachting world serves as a mirror to the enduring divide between aesthetic spectrums. While some owners gravitate toward the oversized and ostentatious, others tend to favour a different vocabulary: proportion over scale, discretion over display, refinement over excess.
While there’s certainly nothing wrong with an appetite for novel and grandiose designs, there’s an innate satisfaction achieved when lounging on a vessel that feels purposefully designed and spatially intelligent. Few shipyards understand this sensibility more intuitively than Sanlorenzo and Bluegame, whose yachts favour architectural clarity over mere ornamentation.
And while eyes may still be drawn to the louder, larger silhouettes in the marina, we’re willing to bet the quiet sophistication of these vessels from Sanlorenzo and Bluegame may just hold their attention a little longer.
Sanlorenzo SX100
The SX100 is, in many ways, Sanlorenzo’s most versatile design—and arguably its most liveable. Part of the brand’s crossover series, the 30.5m vessel combines the volume of a flybridge yacht with the casual openness of an explorer. The main deck is left open and uninterrupted, allowing the interior and exterior to flow into one another. It feels less like a procession of rooms, and more like a single, flexible living space—one that easily accommodates a quiet morning coffee, a long lunch with friends, or a slow drift into evening.
At the stern, the aft deck stretches generously, with no fixed furniture to dictate how it should be used. On any given day, it might function as a sun-drenched lounge, a place to launch water toys, or simply a wide, open space to enjoy the stillness. Two folding terraces on the side of the vessel adds a deeper and more tangible connection to the sea, while a sofa and sunpads at the front of the yacht create an easy, informal spot to gather and lounge in the open air.
Just like the shipyard’s SX88 vessel, owners have the option of a master cabin on the main deck, accentuating the sense of openness and seamlessness provided by the vessel’s large floor-to-ceiling windows. Powered by four Volvo IPS units, the SX100 is no slouch on the water either, boasting a top speed of 23 knots.
Sanlorenzo SL96A
On first glance, the SL96A appears to follow the familiar cues of a 29m planing yacht. But spend any time onboard and the difference becomes obvious. Through one subtle architectural decision—the removal of the port-side deck—Sanlorenzo reclaims nearly 10 sqm of internal space, a design choice that transforms the main deck into something calmer, broader, and far more open than most in its class.
It’s not just about extra volume. The asymmetry allows for a full-height glazing wall on one side, turning the salon into a light-filled space that feels closely connected to the water. It also creates room for a main-deck master suite—an unusual inclusion at this size—with direct outdoor access. At 29.06m in length, with a beam of 6.76m, this isn’t the largest Sanlorenzo in the SL range, but it’s one of the most intelligently proportioned.
The sense of composure continues below deck, where a full-beam VIP cabin and two guest suites are arranged with a quiet logic. Powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M86 engines, the vessel is capable of cruising speed at 24 knots with a top speed of 28 knots.
Bluegame BGX73
Most yachts are designed to elevate you above the water. The BGX73 does the opposite. Its layout begins at the waterline, with a main salon positioned aft, opening directly onto the swim platform. It may seem unusual at first, but there’s an immediate and immersive sense of calm that envelops you as soon as you step on board.
This sense of connection is subtle but persistent. At 21.9m, the BGX73 isn’t the largest vessel around, but the shipyard’s intuitive use of space makes it feel more expansive than it is. The master suite, for example, is placed midships for maximum stability, with direct access to the main salon. Two additional en-suite guest cabins round out the lower deck, providing a deliberate sense of continuity throughout that invites guests to roam the vessel and settle in at their own pace.
Up top, the helm and secondary lounge are tucked away, leaving the lower deck open and uninterrupted. Rather than feeling dramatic, the yacht’s intriguing vertical arrangement feels thoughtful and sophisticated, accentuated by the vessel’s contemporary and muted interiors.
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