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The Sanlorenzo 460 EXP is a 140-foot explorer yacht with a steel hull and a flybridge that was produced by the iconic Italian yacht-building firm Sanlorenzo between the years of 2015 and 2019. The brand’s first foray into the world of globe-trotting expedition yachts, this vessel is not only a rugged piece of equipment capable of genuine oceanic voyages but a supremely stylish piece of nautical engineering that allows you to sail the seven seas in utter comfort and sheer sophistication. Classic lines inspired by the golden era of transoceanic liners, a custom metallic livery and exquisite artisanal touches ensure that this vessel stands out from the crowd at any dockside. A major hit with industry critics upon launch, this incredible boat won four international awards including the prize for “Best Displacement Yacht” at the World Superyacht Awards 2017 held in Florence, Italy. Models in this line have been seen traversing the Atlantic, while cruises to locales as exotic as the Galapagos or Arctic Greenland are an enticing possibility.
The vertiginous bridge on this yacht boasts a teak-lined aft sunlounge with plenty of space to soak up the rays and a sheltered forward lounge with room for sofas, a dining table and a spa-pool jacuzzi so that you can enjoy the bubbles while looking out across the stern. The upper-deck, meanwhile, includes a sun terrace to the rear, an enclosed living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, an upper stateroom, two heads, a walk-in wet-bar with a marbled top and a sedate forward pilothouse equipped with everything needed for long-distance cruising.
A spectacular, teak-lined aft-cockpit on the main deck is large enough to double as a helicopter landing pad, used to store three or four jet-tenders, or can simply be enjoyed as an al fresco lounge space with an endless-current swimming pool for when you cruise to warmer destinations. Side steps lead down to a swimming platform to stern and a large transom garage that can not only hold extra water-toys but doubles as a vast beach-club with a bar, a spa with a sauna and a gym.
Across the main-deck interior you will find deluxe materials like pale oak floors, rosewood paneling, leather accents, teak railings, steel fixtures and recessed strip lighting for a seductive and stylish vibe. Sliding glass doors to the rear open up the aft deck to the main salon, where you will find plush furnishings, sofas, coffee tables, ottomans and a dining table for up to ten guests. Sitting at the front portion of this level is an enclosed galley with solid work surfaces and heavy-duty appliances designed for the long-haul, as well as the owner’s stateroom. This lavish, full-beam room boasts a private office, a lounge space, a vanity station, a king-sized bed, a walk-in dressing room with full-height closets and two bathrooms lined in marble or treated timber linked by a wet-room shower.
Down on the lower-deck there are four more en suite double cabins with vertical glazing as well as a lower-deck lounge and cinema room, not to mention vast storage including six refrigerators and a sizeable crew quarters towards the bow.
The steel, MCA-compliant hull boasts an ice-class designation for voyages in Arctic climes, while high bulwarks and a sharp bow entry make riding the waves a breeze. The Sanlorenzo 460EXP is fitted with a pair of Caterpillar C32 1320hp diesel engines for top speeds in excess of 15 knots. At an economy cruise of 11 knots, meanwhile, you can expect a horizon-busting range of more than 4,000 nautical miles.
