Sanlorenzo, an esteemed Italian yacht builder headquartered in Viareggio, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 36.5-meter SX120 crossover yacht. This impressive vessel, making its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 9-14, 2025, marks a significant milestone as the largest of its kind in Sanlorenzo’s lineup.
The SX120 showcases the groundbreaking Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform, a state-of-the-art propulsion system that features four 1,000 HP engines in a twin-pod configuration. This design not only enhances fuel efficiency but also liberates 30% more engine room space compared to traditional setups. The incorporation of Eco Mode automation and Selective Catalytic Reduction emissions treatment further underlines a commitment to sustainability, allowing for a 15% reduction in fuel consumption at cruising speeds of 12 knots and decreasing noise levels by 7 decibels.
Renowned designer Zuccon International Project crafted the yacht’s exterior, while Piero Lissoni designed the chic interiors. The SX120 boasts an impressive transformable beach club that spans 70 square meters, complete with a retractable swimming pool and opening side terraces. The thoughtful four-deck layout includes four convertible guest cabins on the lower deck, a hammam, crew quarters, and a full-beam master suite equipped with a private bow patio. A dining area accommodating 14 guests resides on the main deck, and the upper deck features a 360-degree lounge that can convert into a media or playroom.
Sanlorenzo CEO Tommaso Vincenzi emphasized the unique design possibilities enabled by the IPS Professional Platform, stating it allows for innovative spatial arrangements that optimize the layout of large yachts. As the first hull of the SX120 nears completion, the interior flaunts signature elements like a steel-clad central staircase and elegant marble-effect surfaces, all while employing advanced composite materials reinforced with carbon fiber in high-stress areas.
Currently, two additional SX120 units are under construction, with delivery slots anticipated to be available from 2027. Although pricing remains undisclosed, industry analysts project that the base model will exceed €25 million. This addition to the SX line, which launched with the SX76 in 2017, is notable for now constituting 28% of the company’s total order book.
Volvo Penta’s Marine Sales VP, Nicola Pomi, pointed out the technical advancements of the vessel’s propulsion package, including hydrodynamically optimized counter-rotating propellers that reduce energy losses by 18% while enhancing maneuverability at low speeds. The system is also designed to be hybrid-ready, allowing for future integration of battery technology.
The SX120 offers an expansive 215 square meters of deck space, which is 40% more than conventional motoryachts in its category. This feature includes a sun deck of 45 square meters and a garage capable of storing a 5.5-meter tender and various water toys. According to Sanlorenzo, there is considerable interest in the SX120 from both European and Asian markets, with the initial vessel expected to cruise the Mediterranean.
Currently, the shipyard is engaged in constructing 17 yachts across its various series, including SX, SP, and SD, at its facilities located in Ameglia and La Spezia. Founded in 1958 by Giovanni Jannetti, Sanlorenzo has grown under the direction of majority shareholder Massimo Perrotti, offering luxury yachts that range in size from 28.60 to 73 meters.
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