Combining a chic explorer aesthetic with a retractable infinity pool, this new Sanlorenzo standout is the ultimate blend of luxury and utility
The Sanlorenzo SX120 certainly gets our vote for the coolest new boat launched at last year’s Cannes Boat show. With its chic explorer aesthetic, vast folding side terraces and retractable infinity pool hidden under a pair of sunpads, it’s the perfect combination of luxury and adventure.
That starts with a beach club of truly epic proportions. Focused around that aforementioned spa pool with glorious views out over the stern and side platforms, it’s both a vast sea-level entertaining zone and a practical storage space for toys and tenders.
The sunloungers slide over the pool when it’s not in use
The port side arch is actually a stylised crane that swings round to launch and retrieve these. And what at first appear to be sturdy stainless steel pedestals for the big teak benches on either side are actually heavy duty winches and cleats for the stern lines.
The magic continues further forward where heavily raked sliding patio doors open up into a sunken aft lounge surrounded by windows and served by a secret drinks cabinet concealed inside a circular wooden pillar. The dubiously named ‘joy lounge’ next to it is really just a cool place for kids to hang out, play games and watch television but it can also be closed off to create an extra guest cabin to supplement the three doubles further forward.
The main deck owner’s cabin enjoys fine views through the reverse-angled front screens and its own access to the foredeck lounge. The only compromise is a modestly proportioned main saloon, although with alternative options both above and below it, it’s hardly a problem.
The upper deck can be fitted out to suit the owner’s needs
Linking all three decks is a Lissoni-designed spiral staircase that’s a feature in its own right. The bridge station occupies the front end of the upper deck but the rest of it can be specced as a sky lounge, indoor dining room or anything else you fancy. There is still plenty of open deck space behind it and up on the roof.
It’s also the first leisure boat to feature Volvo’s new IPS Professional platform. With two 1,000hp engines linked to each of the two pod drives, it allows extra engines to be brought on stream only when needed, helping maximise fuel efficiency at all different speeds.
Sanlorenzo SX120 specifications
LOA: 116ft 9in (35.58m)
BEAM: 26ft 3in (8m)
ENGINES: 4 x 1,000hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS
TOP SPEED: 24 knots
PRICE: Approx €16 million ex tax
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