April 20, 2026
The Sanlorenzo SL96A: Breaking the Rules on Purpose
The SL96A disguises its asymmetric layout behind balanced exterior lines. Concealed gangways, full-height glazing and opening terraces do th…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 95' 2" (29 m) |
| Beam | 22' 2" (6.76 m) |
| Engines | 2 × MTU 16V2000 M86, 2,216 HP each |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,734 US gallons (10,350 L) |
| Water Capacity | 396 US gallons (1,500 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 8 guests / 4 crew |
| Max Speed | 28 knots |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Sanlorenzo. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 11, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- Sanlorenzo's own description: an exterior that disguises the asymmetric layout behind elegant, balanced lines, with concealed gangways and opening terraces
- Twin MTU 16V2000 M86 at 2,216 HP each for a published maximum of 28 knots
- 10,350 litres of fuel, 8 guests and 4 crew, on a 95'2" hull
Our Take
The SL96A is the version of Sanlorenzo's asymmetric concept that will convince people who did not like the idea. The trick is that you cannot see it from the dock. The yard's own line is that the exterior disguises the asymmetric layout through elegant, balanced lines — concealed gangways, full-height glazing and opening terraces redefining the volumes without announcing themselves. Walk aboard and the room is wider than it should be, and nothing about the profile prepared you for it.
Twin MTU 16V2000 M86s at 2,216 horsepower a side, and 28 knots published. Sanlorenzo builds it one way — one engine package, one speed — so if a listing offers you a smaller MTU option or a 30-knot figure, verify it against the build specification before you rely on it.
It measures 95 feet 2 inches, carries 10,350 litres of fuel, and sleeps eight guests with four crew. One caution: the resale and market figures that circulate for the SL96A come from listing aggregators, not from the yard. If a number matters to your decision, ask where it came from before you use it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are pre-owned Sanlorenzo SL96A yachts worth?
The market figures that circulate for this model come from brokerage listing aggregators rather than from Sanlorenzo, and asking prices are a poor guide to value in any case. If resale matters to your decision, ask a broker you trust to pull genuine comparable sales — a harder number to obtain and a far more useful one.
What engines does the Sanlorenzo SL96A have?
Twin MTU 16V2000 M86 engines at 2,216 horsepower each, for a published maximum speed of 28 knots. Sanlorenzo lists one engine package for this model, so verify any alternative MTU option or 30-knot figure a listing quotes against the build specification before relying on it. Fuel capacity is 10,350 litres with 1,500 litres of fresh water, and accommodation is listed as eight guests and four crew.
How can you tell the SL96A is asymmetric from outside?
Largely you cannot, and that is deliberate. Sanlorenzo describes the SL96A's exterior as disguising its asymmetric layout through elegant, balanced lines, with concealed gangways, full-height glazing and opening terraces redefining the volumes. The effect is that the profile looks entirely conventional from the dock while the interior is noticeably wider than a 95-foot yacht should be. It is the version of the concept most likely to convince a sceptic.