The Sanlorenzo SX88 is an 87-foot crossover motoryacht with a flybridge that was launched by the iconic Italian yacht-building firm Sanlorenzo in 2017. A revolutionary new model for Sanlorenzo, the SX88 presents an assertive profile with forward sloped glazing, a shimmering metallic livery, sleek lines and plenty of dynamic glazing, all designed by naval stylists Officina Italiana. A GRP hull with an axe bow-entry, an open transom and a hyper-modern superstructure crafted from carbon-fiber have been paired with understated, contemporary interiors to make this one of the most stylish coastal cruisers on the water today. An immediate hit with discerning buyers and industry insiders worldwide, the SX88 bagged the prize for “Most Avant-Garde Yacht” at the 2017 World Yacht Trophies held in Cannes and then followed that up by winning the title for “Best International Yacht” at the 2018 Christofle Yacht Awards held in Phuket, Thailand.
The exquisite upper-level of this yacht features authentic teak flooring, a glass transom wall and a hard-top with opening sun-louvres across the front half of the bridge. A range of layouts are on offer up here, with room for sun-loungers, sunpads and sofas to aft, and space for a dining table or a cool, low-slung lounge amidship. Up front you will encounter space for a wet-bar with an ice-chipper and a Kenyon grill, while the main helm station on the yacht sits to port. This modern helm features Raymarine Bidata display screens, a Penta joystick, fin stabilizer switches, autopilot, VHF radio and a timber-lined steering wheel. The ultra-modern dashboard is linked to a trio of Volvo Penta IPS 800HP diesel engines with top speeds of 23 knots, with smooth cruising clocking in at 20 knots. At an economy cruise of 10 knots, you can ride this yacht for over 1210 nautical miles before refueling, while an explorer-style hull with hard chines slices through waves with ease.
Retreat to the foredeck lounge for sun-kissed relaxation on a set of sunpads nestled up by the bow or at the Portuguese Bridge-style sofa with a pop-up table. Alternatively, head to the aft cockpit, where there is space for your choice of seating and a fully open set of transom steps leading down to a vast bathing platform. This area has genuine beach-club dimensions, the capability to store a trio of jet-tenders, floating Trona chairs and even boasts a freshwater shower.
There are a number of options for interior styling, with a European edition created by Lissoni that features a minimalist theme with dark wood walls, titanium-tone lacquered surfaces, brown marble accents, a concrete-effect sole and contemporary furnishings. An American equivalent features French white oak floors, Sicilian lava stone counters, graphite metalwork, glass surfaces and industrial-style mesh accents for an up-to-date feel straight out of hip Brooklyn. Design schemes emphasize near floor-to-ceiling windows that, when combined with cutaway bulwarks, provide remarkable views out to sea. The European edition, meanwhile, also features an innovative Boffi cube-kitchen that looks like a storage cabinet when not in use but opens up to reveal Miele appliances, Sub-Zero refrigeration, solid work surfaces and a sink. You can keep the main-deck as one, free-flowing space or carve out a salon, a dining room and a kitchen with the use of stunning bulkheads, and there is plenty of room for sofas, armchairs, a home entertainment system and more.
There are masses of airy rest space across the lower deck, a portion of the boat that benefits from huge hull windows, plush carpeting and modern lighting. The standard layout features four en-suite cabins for up to eight overnight guests with an additional crew quarters for up to four, though you can lose one of the twin cabins to open up more space for the owner’s stateroom amidship. This palatial suite features full-beam dimensions, a walk-in dressing room with closets, a side sofa, a king-sized bed, a work desk, velvet accents and a huge bathroom lined in Italian marble and darkened timber.