Sanlorenzo SD96
- LOA: 28.93 m
- Beam: 7.6 m
- Accommodation: 8 guests in 4 cabins, 5 crew
- Engines: twin MAN V8, about 1,300 hp
- Top speed: about 17 knots
- Fuel: about 15,700 litres, fresh water about 2,500 litres
- Interiors: styled with designer Patricia Urquiola
- Design: exterior by Zuccon International Project, SD semi-displacement range, delivered from 2024
A new step in the SD line
The SD96 is one of the more recent additions to Sanlorenzo's semi-displacement range, delivered from 2024. It sits between the entry SD90 and the larger SD118, giving owners a little more volume and presence without a big jump in size. Like the rest of the SD family, it draws its character from the trans-Atlantic liners of the 1930s and is built for range and comfort. The boat belongs to the composite Yacht Division and is made to individual order.
Its role in the line is the well-judged mid-small SD, generous inside yet still manageable for a private owner. The SD96 answers buyers who found the SD90 a touch tight and the SD118 a step too far. It brings the long-range idea to a size many families find ideal.
Calm, considered design
The exterior is by Zuccon International Project, drawn with the timeless, gently formal profile of the SD family. The design favours a soft, seaworthy hull and large glazing that opens the interior to the view. Deck spaces are shaped for relaxed time at anchor, with a flybridge adding a further outdoor room. The look is quiet and enduring, made to age gracefully.
The interiors, styled with the involvement of designer Patricia Urquiola, bring a warm, residential feel to the boat. Natural light moves through the main deck, and the finishes stay soft and material-led. The result is a yacht that feels calm the moment you step aboard. It is a design built around ease and quiet comfort.
The SD96 brings fresh volume and a warm, calm interior to the lower-middle of the long-range SD line.
Space and flow
Inside, the SD96 accommodates eight guests across four cabins and carries a crew of five. The semi-displacement hull gives good volume for the length, and the layout is drawn to let spaces flow into one another with plenty of daylight. The mood is refined and settled, suited to long stays aboard. Owners can tailor the arrangement and finish within the house language.
The main deck stays the social centre, opening to the cockpit and the sea, while guest cabins sit below. The generous beam gives each space room to breathe, and the flybridge adds a further open room with commanding views. It is a boat designed for families who cruise slowly and stay aboard for weeks at a time. Comfort and light are its quiet luxuries.
Long-range ease
The SD96 is powered by twin MAN V8 engines of around 1,300 hp, giving a reported top speed of about 17 knots in keeping with the semi-displacement character. The boat is tuned for an efficient, comfortable cruise and the range that comes with it. Fuel is carried at around 15,700 litres, supporting long passages between fills. The emphasis is on distance and ease over pace.
The hull is drawn for a soft, stable motion at sea, which is what long-range owners value most. Sanlorenzo keeps the engineering proven and serviceable, suited to reliable cruising far from home. Large tanks and a conservative mechanical package let the boat stay out for long stretches without frequent stops. The boat is built to cover the miles in comfort. It is a yacht for owners who plan long, unhurried seasons.
Who the SD96 suits
The SD96 suits the owner who wants a little more volume and refinement than the entry SD90 offers, while keeping a size a small crew can run. It is well matched to families planning long, slow seasons with plenty of time aboard. Its calm, Urquiola-influenced interior appeals to buyers who value a residential mood. For those drawn to distance and comfort, it is a considered choice.
Against other semi-displacement yachts near thirty metres, its case is the SD line's heritage look, easy motion and warm interior. For a Sanlorenzo owner it is the well-rounded lower-middle of the SD range. It rewards those who cruise for the journey.
Who it is for: An owner who wants extra volume and a warm, refined interior in a manageable long-range cruiser.