The SD96 is the entry-level model of Sanlorenzo’s classic semi-displacement yacht line (SD Line). This model is celebrated for successfully blending the aesthetics of historic transatlantic ships with contemporary design and technology. Designed by Zuccon International Project (Exterior) and interior designer Patricia Urquiola, the SD96 is an award-nominated superyacht that maximizes onboard volume (180 GT) and offers exceptional layout versatility for extended, comfortable cruising.
The SD96 is a meter ( ) semi-displacement yacht built with a GRP hull, providing a true explorer-like range and efficiency at economic speeds. The exterior retains the high bow and full-height windows characteristic of the SD line. The interior, by Patricia Urquiola, is renowned for its transformable spaces and organic, minimalist style, utilizing light woods, neutral tones, and curved forms to evoke a warm, sophisticated, and open “marine world” ambiance. A signature feature is the flexibility of the layout, which offers a Master Suite on the Main Deck forward and often includes a convertible Upper Deck Sky Lounge that can function as a dining area or cinema. The yacht is noted for its low-consumption cruising capability and strong navigational equipment package.
Specifications
- Yacht Model: SD96
- Builder: Sanlorenzo (Italy)
- Year Built / Refit: (Typical delivery year for recent hulls)
- Length Overall (LOA): meters ( )
- Beam (Width): meters ( )
- Gross Tonnage (GT): 180 GT
- Engines: Twin MAN V8 HP diesels (Optional MTU M86 up to HP)
- Max Speed: – knots
- Cruising Speed: – knots
- Max Range: nautical miles at knots
- Hull Material / Class: Fiberglass (GRP) Semi-Displacement / RINA Certified
Accommodation & Amenities
- Guest Accommodation: Up to 10 guests
- Cabins: 4 to 5 staterooms (Main Deck Master Suite + 3 or 4 Guest Cabins on Lower Deck), all en-suite.
- Crew Accommodation: 5 crew members (in 3 cabins).
- Key Amenities & Features:
- Long-Range Capability: nautical mile range at economic speed.
- Master Suite Location: Highly desirable Main Deck Master Stateroom forward.
- Design: Award-nominated interiors by Patricia Urquiola known for modularity and contemporary luxury.
- Stabilizers: Equipped with stabilization system (often CMC or hydraulic) for comfort underway and at anchor.
- Deck Spaces: Large flybridge with bar, BBQ, and dining; spacious aft cockpit lounge.
- Galley: Fully equipped galley with high-end appliances (Miele, Sub-Zero).
The SD96 is a definitive statement in modern luxury and intelligent engineering, offering the prestige of Sanlorenzo’s SD Line in a highly manageable -meter package. This vessel provides exceptional volume ( GT) and a long-range capability of over nautical miles, ideal for extended cruising. The yacht features an innovative layout headlined by a sought-after Main Deck Master Suite and award-nominated interiors by Patricia Urquiola. With stable cruising up to knots and advanced systems including stabilization, the SD96 is the perfectly balanced, timeless, and technologically advanced superyacht for the discerning buyer.












