Sanlorenzo Signs Contract for Fourth 50 X-Space Yacht

Sanlorenzo has bought the fourth hull in its 50 X-Area sequence, with Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser representing the customer. Fraser may even oversee undertaking administration for this unit, which is scheduled for supply in 2028. The sale reinforces Sanlorenzo’s continued concentrate on explorer-style superyachts inside its metal and aluminium vary.

The transaction alerts sustained demand for giant, purpose-built explorer yachts that mix extended-range functionality with high-spec interiors. Because the fourth hull dedicated on this explicit mannequin line, the sale helps solidify the 50 X-Area’s place in Sanlorenzo’s portfolio and helps the yard’s broader manufacturing momentum.

First unit to function MAN bi-fuel inexperienced methanol system

At boot Düsseldorf this 12 months Sanlorenzo introduced that the primary 50 X-Area can be fitted with a bi-fuel inexperienced methanol propulsion system developed in collaboration with MAN Engines. The set up was introduced as the primary of its variety for this class, providing the choice to function on methanol alongside typical gas to cut back lifecycle emissions the place inexperienced methanol is obtainable.

From a efficiency perspective the mannequin is predicted to succeed in a 16-knot most velocity with a 12.5-knot cruising velocity. The propulsion alternative and engineering collaboration replicate a transparent shift towards various fuels within the superyacht sector and place the 50 X-Area to satisfy evolving regulatory and proprietor preferences for lower-carbon operation.

Six cabins, 499GT seashore membership, eating and skylounge

Lodging aboard the 50 X-Area is organized for as much as 12 visitors in six cabins. The yacht’s 499GT quantity accommodates a lower-deck seashore membership and health club, formal eating for 12 visitors, and a skylounge that encompasses a sit-up bar and aft-facing couch seating, permitting for a mixture of social and personal areas inside the inner association.

Sanlorenzo CEO Massimo Perotti discussing the 50 X-Area at this 12 months’s boot Düsseldorf

The format has been designed to stability onboard dwelling and utility, with the expansive aft deck conceived as an “open-air front room” straight linked to the principle saloon. Folding balconies prolong that area and improve the sense of continuity between inside and exterior dwelling areas.

Fraser-managed supply in 2028 amid 46-project orderbook

Fraser’s Jan Jaap Minnema will handle the customer’s pursuits all through the construct and ship the fourth 50 X-Area in 2028. The dealer’s twin position of sale illustration and undertaking administration is widespread on giant {custom} and semi-custom builds, offering continuity between consumer temporary, yard execution, and closing supply.

Sanlorenzo presently experiences 46 superyacht initiatives on order or below building, together with three Sanlorenzo 74Steel models as the biggest commitments in its pipeline. The sale of the fourth 50 X-Area, the adoption of a methanol-capable propulsion choice, and the yard’s substantial orderbook collectively point out a targeted manufacturing technique and a near-term roadmap for expertise adoption and fleet growth.

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