As yachting embraces smarter, more sustainable design, Sanlorenzo’s SP92 shows how performance and style can go hand in hand. With clever engineering and flexible living spaces, the new model proves that you don’t have to compromise to sail responsibly
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s the yachting industry increasingly looks for ways to combine performance with sustainability, Sanlorenzo’s SP92 offers a new approach to smart design. The second model in Sanlorenzo’s Smart Performance line, the SP92 continues the brand’s commitment to balancing power, liveability, and energy efficiency. Created in partnership with Studio Zuccon International Project for the exterior and Piero Lissoni for the interior, the SP92 takes a considered approach to design, making intelligent choices at every turn.
In a world where speed and sustainability don’t always go hand in hand, the SP92 sets out to prove otherwise. “Consistent with the concept underlying the Smart Performance line, the SP92 combines the characteristics of a performant yacht with unprecedented liveability of both interior and exterior spaces,” says Tilli Antonelli, Head of Development and Product of Sanlorenzo’s SP line, “This model also
highlights Sanlorenzo’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, one of the key growth drivers we have identified to solidify our leadership in the industry.”
The SP92 stays true to the clean, minimal lines that define the Smart Performance range, but with a sportier, more dynamic silhouette. Its 4,000 horsepower waterjet propulsion delivers speed and agility, reaching a top speed of 40 knots. Yet, thanks to its smart hull design, drag is kept to a minimum at cruising speeds, which reduces fuel consumption without sacrificing performance.
The exterior design balances form and function, with a superstructure optimised for solar panels that generate enough energy to cover all hotel loads while at anchor, without disrupting the yacht’s sleek profile. This system uses ultra-high-efficiency monocrystalline cells, making the most of the available surface area. Meanwhile, the 45-square-meter beach area enhances the yacht’s connection to the water, offering a versatile space
This page, defined by minimalistic and clean lines, the SP92 displays a condensed size compared to the SP110, but also maintains the same sense of balance and athleticism.
Opening page, the large aft window provides access to the yacht’s interior living spaces, which span across four levels and three decks
that feels at one with the sea. A retractable door conceals a tender garage, keeping lines clean and clutter-free.
Large perimeter windows dominate the exterior, made from special laminated glass that protects the interior from UV rays while enhancing the sense of space. The use of glass isn’t just about looks—it deepens the yacht’s connection with its surroundings, allowing light to flood the interiors and blurring the line between inside and out.
Inside, the SP92 takes a different approach with its four-level layout, which feels generous without being excessive. The first level extends from the aft cockpit into a flexible lounge area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The second level features the main living area framed by panoramic windows, filling the space with natural light, while the bridge sits further forward. A level below, the full-beam owner’s suite makes the most of the bow’s shape, accompanied by two twin guest cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms. Towards the stern, the fourth level provides a versatile space that can be
used as a playroom, cinema, or additional cabin, adapting to different needs and lifestyles. This layout reflects the SP92’s focus on intelligent design, offering flexibility without compromise.
In a holistic approach to sustainability onboard, every component was treated as an opportunity to save weight and improve fuel efficiency without compromising on quality or comfort. From the advanced composite materials used in the hull, deck, and superstructure to the lightweight laminated glass panels that form the expansive windows, the SP92 is engineered for efficiency. Even the furnishings are made from composite materials and aeronautical technologies. As a result, the SP92 consumes about 12-13% less fuel at cruising speed compared to conventional yachts of its size.
The SP92 takes Sanlorenzo’s vision of smart performance to the next level, finding the balance between performance, liveability, and sustainability without compromising on style. sanlorenzoyacht.com
Above, while most of the furniture onboard is custom made, the armchairs are Clan by Living Divani, the chairs are Audrey Soft by Kartell and the table is Hub by Glas Italia. Right, stairs lead up from the lounge to a central living space flanked by windows, one of which slides open for outdoor access. Right page, the fourth level towards the stern provides a versatile space that can be adapted according to needs
Bernardo Zuccon, Zuccon International Project
SP92 represents a strategic step in bringing the vision of the Smart Performance range to life. The boat confirms all the aspects that have already been highlighted aesthetically in the SP110. The main challenge was to translate the aesthetic language of the SP range into a more compact form without losing the sense of dynamism and identity previously defined. Simply scaling down the exact same stylistic elements of the SP110 would not have resulted in a satisfactory outcome. When translating these design principles into a smaller model, the main consideration was maintaining the key elements of the SP110, as it serves as the stylistic and design matrix that has become the soul of this range. The minimalism and purity of the lines were adapted into a formal synthesis where, paradoxically, the size reduction was not seen as a limitation but rather as an opportunity. The only significant variation concerns the distinctive element of the SP range – the coppercoloured blade – which has been extended to further emphasise sportiness and balance. The study of the SP range was explicitly aimed at redefining traditional aspects of yacht space design, which are almost always constrained by the sporty nature of external forms. Instead, this design sought to convey a different message, altering the balance to create an environment with unprecedented spatial qualities. The project introduces a typological approach that explores ‘living territories’, with particular attention to optimising onboard liveability. Specifically, the layout of the living area – divided into two levels – creates a distributional differentiation that enhances both the image and functionality of the space. These levels, rationally separated, are spatially connected in an open-space concept that promotes conviviality and interaction between owner and guests.
This page, the superstructure has been configured for the installation of solar panels and the antennas have been placed in a concealed location in order to support the panels’ efficiency. Left page, the aft section comprises a beach area of 45sqm with a retractable door hiding the tender garage
Interior Design
Piero Lissoni, Lissoni & Partners
SP92 is a floating piece of architecture, even if more balanced and measured in its dimensions. I took the same approach, opening the spaces as much as possible and seeking to create a dialogue between the interior and the exterior. We worked on the connections between the internal spaces, introducing the double-height area at the stern, as with the SP110. On the lower deck, we have managed to add a lounge, which can also become another cabin according to requirements.
The SP92 has the same handling and speed as a 90-foot motorboat, but with the liveability, comfort and architecture of a larger yacht. It is a cross between a large motorboat and a vast beach. There are spaces that come together, with doubleheight areas, connections between the deck, which is at water level, and the rooms, while the interior is contaminated by the exterior and vice versa.
Weight is very important on a boat, especially on a fast one like this, and this guided many of the choices regarding materials on the interior. We have used Cleaf on the walls to lighten the structure. The ribbed wood of the ceiling serves to conceal speakers and ventilation systems. The parquet floor, on the other hand, brings an element of warmth to the spaces.
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This page, on the third level a short corridor leads to the guest accommodation, with the owner’s cabin at the bow featuring a full-beam layout and en-suite bathroom.
Left page, the ribbed wood adorning the ceiling serves to conceal speakers and ventilation systems, resulting in a clean and minimalist interior that mirrors the exterior aesthetic
The Shipyard Representant / Tilli Antonelli
Head of Development and Product of Sanlorenzo’s SP line
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or the SP range, we studied and developed the water lines and the hull beam at the floating line to have a more efficient hull and obtain the best performance and comfort while sailing. These ingredients, together with extraordinary spaciousness and liveability of the interior and outdoor spaces, make the models of this range unique.
SP92 represents an evolution of the range on a different scale, with her own identity and style, with a design that favours a closer relationship with the surroundings. In fact, the deck level has been designed to be closer to the water, the interiors have been organised on four levels to maximise the volumes, which is also helped by the huge, glazed surfaces releasing light inside to feature and accentuate the elegance of the interiors.
High performance is guaranteed in rough seas, maintaining a dynamic and stable setup thanks to an efficient stability control system that reduces rolling and pitching while sailing, while a gyro stabilizer, at zero speed, maximizes the comfort at the anchor. The choice of water jet propulsion helps to get more range at all speeds with vibrationless comfort. SP92 has been conceived to meet the needs of a customer who wants performance, comfort, style and elegance onboard, and the ability to sail in any conditions. A yacht able to guarantee a home-like liveability indoor and outdoor, but also speed and adrenaline, with an attention to sustainability.
Comfort is usually not the predominant feature of these products. Sanlorenzo has developed the SP range to give its most demanding customers the opportunity to build a fast yacht that also has the richness and refinement of the design they are used to, and sail in exceptional comfort.
Forward of the main living space is the command bridge, which provides access to the crew area, featuring two double cabins, each with a private bathroom, a laundry area, and a lounge/pantry serving a large, wellequipped kitchen
