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SX120: Sanlorenzo Just Sent a Warning Shot to Every Other Builder. Are You Listening?
For too long, the yachting world has been complacent. Builders have played it safe, iterating on tired designs, offering incremental “improvements” while quietly laughing all the way to the bank. Well, the laughter just stopped. Sanlorenzo, with their latest unholy creation, the SX120, has just dropped a bomb on the industry. This isn’t just a new model; it’s a gauntlet thrown, a challenge hurled at every other shipyard clinging to the past. The question isn’t if they’re listening, it’s if they’ve even comprehended the seismic shift that just occurred.
At a commanding 120 feet (36.6 meters) and boasting a hefty 270 GT, the SX120 isn’t merely the largest vessel in Sanlorenzo’s groundbreaking crossover line—it’s the culmination of a rebellious vision. Tommaso Vincenzi, Sanlorenzo’s CEO, put it mildly when he said the SX120
“Redefines life on board, introducing a new idea of space, liveability, and connection with the sea.”
What he really meant was: We just designed the future, and everyone else is scrambling to catch up.
This yacht is a synthesis, a Frankenstein’s monster of design that defies categorization. It marries the robust, adventurous spirit of an explorer yacht with the sleek, luxurious elegance of a classic motoryacht. But forget the polite talk of “synthesis”—this is pure, unadulterated power and innovation unleashed. Its sleek, sporty lines aren’t just for show; they shroud a beast engineered for ruthless efficiency and an unparalleled connection to the external environment.
But the real game-changer, the secret weapon that truly sets the SX120 apart, is the maiden application of Volvo Penta’s revolutionary IPS Professional Platform. This isn’t just an engine upgrade; it’s a complete reimagining of propulsion. With four Volvo Penta D13-IPS 2700 IMO III engines, each churning out 1000 CV, the SX120 hits a blistering 23 knots maximum speed while delivering unprecedented sustainability. This isn’t merely about burning less fuel; it’s about reclaiming massive volumes of space typically hogged by traditional engine rooms. It means more room for unadulterated luxury, more space for unbridled living. The very architecture of yacht design has been fundamentally challenged, and the SX120 is leading the charge.
The SX120 isn’t just a yacht making its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival; it’s an event. It’s a seismic tremor felt across the industry, a stark reminder that innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a weapon. Sanlorenzo has fired its shot. The question remains: is anyone else bold enough to fire back? Or will they simply retreat in the face of this new icon of freedom, this 270 GT marvel that blends technical prowess with an audacious elegance never before seen? The yachting world will never be the same.
