Sanlorenzo SD90
- LOA: 27.43 m
- Beam: 7 m
- Accommodation: 8 guests, 4 crew
- Engines: twin MAN inline-six 800 hp or twin MAN V8 1,200 hp
- Top speed: about 14 knots (inline-six) or 17 knots (V8)
- Fuel: about 13,000 litres, fresh water about 2,000 litres
- Hull: fibreglass, semi-displacement
- Design: exterior by Zuccon International Project, entry point of the SD range, introduced 2022
The gateway SD
The SD90 opens Sanlorenzo's semi-displacement range, which climbs from this boat through the SD96 and SD118 to the SD132 flagship. Introduced in 2022, it gives owners the SD line's long-legged, comfortable character at its most accessible length. The SD boats draw their look from the trans-Atlantic liners of the 1930s, and the SD90 carries that heritage in a compact hull. It sits in the composite Yacht Division and is built to individual order.
For a buyer, the SD90 is the way into a different kind of yachting from the fast SL boats, one built around distance and ease. It suits owners who want to cruise slowly and stay aboard for long stretches. As the smallest SD it keeps running costs and crew needs sensible.
Classic lines, modern volume
The exterior comes from Zuccon International Project, drawn with the timeless, slightly formal profile that marks the SD family. The design favours a soft, seaworthy shape over a sporting stance, in keeping with the boat's long-range purpose. Large windows and generous deck spaces open the yacht to the view and the air. The look is calm and enduring, meant to age well.
Deck arrangements borrow some of the space-saving thinking seen elsewhere in the fleet, widening the interior where it counts. The foredeck and aft cockpit are shaped for relaxed time at anchor. A flybridge adds a further outdoor room with commanding views. The whole boat reads as a comfortable cruiser built for slow, panoramic days.
The SD90 opens Sanlorenzo's long-range line, a compact cruiser built for distance and easy days at sea.
Room to settle in
Inside, the SD90 accommodates eight guests and a crew of four, a balance suited to family cruising over longer periods. The semi-displacement hull gives generous interior volume for the length, with good ceiling heights and large windows that frame the sea. Interiors follow the quiet, material-led style that runs through Sanlorenzo, and owners can tailor the finish to their own taste. The mood inside is settled and residential.
The layout is built for time spent aboard, with comfortable shared spaces and cabins that make the most of the beam. The slow, steady character of the boat suits long lunches and quiet evenings at anchor. Guests and owner alike get room to spread out. It is a yacht designed to be lived on for weeks at a time.
Built for distance
The SD90 offers a choice of engines, with twin MAN inline-six units of around 800 hp for the most economical running, or twin MAN V8s of around 1,200 hp for a little more pace. Top speed is a modest 14 to 17 knots depending on the choice, in keeping with the semi-displacement character. The point of the boat is not speed but the easy, efficient cruise and the range it brings. Fuel is carried at around 13,000 litres.
The naval architecture favours a soft, stable motion in a seaway, which is what long-distance owners ask for. Sanlorenzo keeps the engineering conservative and proven, suited to reliable use far from home. The lighter engine option in particular rewards owners who plan long, unhurried passages. It is a hull tuned for comfort over the miles.
Who the SD90 suits
The SD90 suits the owner who prefers slow, comfortable cruising to fast hops between bays, and who wants the SD line's character at a manageable size. It is well matched to families planning long seasons and unhurried passages, with room to stay aboard for weeks. As the entry SD it keeps crew and running costs in check. For a buyer drawn to distance over speed, it is a clear starting point.
Against other semi-displacement yachts near this length, its case is the SD line's heritage look and easy motion at sea. For a Sanlorenzo owner it is the gateway to a slower, more travelled way of using a boat. It rewards those who see the horizon as the destination.
Who it is for: An owner who prizes range, comfort and easy motion over speed, at the friendliest size in the SD line.