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SANLORENZO SD 92: BACK TO THE FUTURE

Super Yachts Review nº 039

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Sanlorenzo presented during the past Cannes boat show the first unit of its new SD 92, the first model of a new semi displacement line of 92 to 122 feet that they manufacture at their new facilities in Viareggio.

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In the international market of large yachts a new segment is opening up: the one of mid sized displacement or semi displacement boats. With this type of boats there is a return to the charm of limitless navigation, typical of the large sailing and motor yachts. Sanlorenzo enters strongly in this segment with the creation of a new range that includes models from 92 to 122 feet, of which this yacht is the first unit. The classic style is a constant on this type of yachts. It is not strange that the prestigious Italian make approaches this segment with so much interest, because until 1985 Sanlorenzo built its yachts entirely in wood. The architect Francesco Pazkovski has skilfully been able to combine the totally innovative solutions and the classic elements, inspired by the large liners of the period between the wars. But comfort has been one of the main factors at the time of developing this yacht. The philosophy is to be able to live on board, in its broadest sense, even when the yacht is sailing. This means to be able to read, to write, to listen to music, to cook, to eat or to sleep during navigation, thanks to a precise study of the static and dynamic stability. Previous references on this type of boats have to be searched thirty or forty years ago, when these yachts were built in steel, so that the weight provided stability. The fibreglass construction is lighter, so that in this case the weights distribution has been carefully made, lowering the metacentric height, using different types of laminates, more consistent at the bottom and lighter above. The suitable concentration of weights and the installation of stabilisers contribute to obtain the desired effects.

THE OUTER AESTHETICS
We could say that, when it came to combine the modern aspects and the classic ones, the outer aesthetics of the boat has been arranged by layers. To the classic field belong the cream colour of the hull, a colour inspired by the sailboats of the past, or the fabric of the windscreens in the same colour, that protect the aft part of the fly bridge, or the simulated funnel that replaces the typical antennae arch when it comes to support, with the aid of fine steel bars, the hard carbon top that protects the fly bridge.
However, the superstructure is absolutely modern, with aesthetic elements like the windscreen of the steering position or the even larger windscreen of the owner’s cabin, located forward of the main deck. It specially attracts the attention the use of two lateral doors, cur ved and with two sliding leaves, one on each side of the yacht. These doors are not only interesting from an aesthetic point of view, but also functionally, because they provide a comfortable access and a well guessed distribution of the circulation, resulting that the starboard one favours an almost direct access to the owner and the guests cabins.The port one leading to the service areas and the steering position, located on the mid deck. It has also been a great idea to change the direction of the floor teak strips to indicate the presence of each door. The fore deck, basically destined to the manoeuvre, also has a V shaped seat that can be used as a small living area or as a solarium, perhaps so that the youngest guests can enjoy a certain independence. In any case it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the finishes, observing elements such as the varnished rail and the stanchions supported over it by means of rubber joints. In the cockpit the furniture is framed by two doors on the quarters that lead to individual stairs that descend to the generous bathing platform, although the por t one also hides the gangway. In this way the gangway does not prevent to reach the platform nor the garage, where a tender and a water bike are stowed.
The fly bridge has a special importance in this case, for its amplitude of 50 square meters and for the furniture available for the guests. The aft area is destined for sun bathing, equipped with deck chairs and low small tables; under hard top there is a table with capacity for eight companions at table and a service cabinet with galley. Forward, a chart table on por t and the steering position on starboard, framing the stairs that descend to the main steering position. The aesthetic elements have been very carefully looked after, such as the instruments protected under glass and steel covers inside coffers, the wood rudder or the handles of the closets that seem to be watertight and contribute to give a classic marine atmosphere. However, the disguised presence of a shower, is very modern, and to a certain point hedonistic. The water drains are flush on the hard top itself and the floor has a grating to evacuate it. Therefore there is no need to go down to the platform or to go inside to refresh.

AESTHETIC OF THE THIRTIES
An aesthetic and functional element typical from Sanlorenzo is the separation between the cockpit and the interior, usually solved with a sliding glass door curved towards the interior, in whose sides, with the same aesthetic treatment, it incorporates the access door to the engine room and a door that separates the stairs to access the fly bridge. In this way the cockpit is slightly more protected, it has more useful surface and there is no loss of space inside because the saloon area closer to the door is usually left free.
The furniture of the saloon is concentrated on port, with two leather sofas of different size and two individual sofas by a crystal and metal central table, in front of a sideboard that runs along the starboard side and hides the audio-visual equipment. For the dining room, more forward, furniture in the same style has been chosen. Nevertheless it is necessary to clarify that the shipyard follows faithfully its philosophy to decorate each unit to the owner’s taste. In this case in the style of the thirties from last century, using furniture designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870 - 1956), the Austrian architect who was one of the founders of the artistic movement known as the Vienna Secession and that for some was considered as the founder of modern design. Some of his furniture is still being produced, but others have been made specifically for this unit from old photos.To this, different pieces of antiques chosen by the owner have been added. The ceiling has been decorated in the same style, with wood borders that welcome the different diffuse light points of adjustable intensity. The treatment of the illumination, both natural as well as artificial, is one of the strong-points of this atmosphere, that is simultaneously luminous and relaxing, which provides a clear atmosphere sprinkled with cherry tree and rosewood furniture finished with wax. Rosewood is a type of wood that was very fashionable in historical times and that has inspired the decoration of this unit. From the saloon it is possible to go towards the bow from both sides, without differences in height nor steps. Through the port side the steering position and the galley are accessed, totally equipped and decorated in white, and, from it, there is the descended to the crew area arranged forward on the lower deck, with capacity for four crew members plus the Captain. Through starboard we find the main staircase that descends to the guests cabins and, advancing forward, the owner’s cabin. This cabin, with a large double bed facing forward, has been arranged with a similar treatment to the one of the saloon regarding luminosity and furniture, with perimetric low furniture underneath the windows, including the one by the windscreen, that provides excellent views forward.
The cabin incorporates a large dressing room and a bathroom equipped with two sinks, toilet, bidet and separated shower, the whole decorated with Irish Green marble. The lower deck is accessed by means of an interesting staircase made in marble, with the steps properly treated with an non-slip finish and finished off with a curved rosewood banister. This deck, also free from height differences, welcomes three guest cabins. Two forward ones equipped with two individual beds plus a pullman bunk, and one astern at full beam, designed as VIP cabin, equipped with a central double bed, with the headboard upholstered in leather ; the furniture includes a sideboard on por t and the dressing table on starboard; more astern there is a large dressing room on port and a complete bathroom on starboard, decorated with arabesque marble and ivory cream colour.

NAVIGATION WITH NO INTERRUPTION
The steering position of the Sanlorenzo SD 92 is on a mid-deck accessed almost directly through the large lateral door on port. The combination of the black leather for the console and the dark wood for the rest of the decoration, including the ceiling, focuses the attention on the horizon and the different screens of the navigation instruments,the onboard domotics and the television closed circuit. The Captain steers standing up, leaning on his back over a cushioned support and the guests have an aft sofa where they can seat to participate in the navigation. The engine room is accessed from the cockpit, by means of a glassed door that has an aesthetic continuity with the access door to the saloon, but it is also interesting that a large number of emergency switches and an emergency tiller has been located next to the door, so that it is possible to intervene on them with no need to go down to the engine room.
The yacht is propelled by with two MAN D2842 engines that usually supply 1.500 Hp at 2.300 revolutions, but that in this case have been limited to 1.100 Hp at 2.000 revolutions, which implies a lower operating regime, less vibrations, a greater durability and the possibility of sailing non stop for many miles.The maximum speed is of 18 knots, but with this configuration the yacht can sail continuously at 17 knots during six hours and at 15 knots for other six hours, which offers an average of 16 knots during twelve hours, a speed at which life on board can be carried out completely naturally, with an acceptable consumption that is even ecological to a certain degree.

Specifications
LOA27,60 m
Beam7,15 m
Draft1,81 m
Displacement89.000 kg
Fresh Water Capacity2.500 l
Fuel Capacity16.000 l
Grey Water Capacity1.000 l
Engine2 x MAN D2842
Max. Speed18 knots
Cruising Speed16 knots
Autonomy1.700 miles
DesignFrancesco Paszkowski
BuilderSanlorenzo

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