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The shipyard at Sanlorenzo headquarters didn't waste much time getting started with a new yacht model after releasing the SL 108 only a few short years ago. The Sanlorenzo trademark is world renowned, and the company produces some of the finest superyachts in the world. Their latest venture, the SL 100 New, was a risky joint venture.

The basic idea behind the SL 100 New was to separate it from their old model SL 100 with some unique design features and improvements. Not that building a better ship is risky by any stretch of the imagination, but when a builder decides to release an entirely new model in this market after only a few short years, a lot could go wrong.

Sanlorenzo introduced the plans for the SL 100 New at the Genoa boat show. The announcement received a mixed bag of reactions at first, but after Sanlorenzo explained what they were trying to accomplish, yacht fans became very interested in the innovative way the company was approaching the revamped edition of their famous SL model.

For starters, the exterior of the yacht features a much more modern look. The hull design is sleeker, making the boat look like a new sporting model, and the size of the windows has been increased for both cosmetic and functionality purposes.

The biggest improvements are the customizable features on the SL 100 New. Instead of yacht owners being forced to adapt to the company's tastes, owners are now free to customize their yachts by selecting from a hardtop model or an open flying bridge. The interior is also completely at the buyer's discretion.

The SL 100 New also adds more room by simply rearranging a few features. In the old model, the saloon and dining area were basically one large area that served two purposes. Now, with the improvements, the saloon is open and airy, and the starboard-side hallway has been dedicated for dining space.

With a yacht this size, Sanlorenzo thought it was important to make it feel more like a home on the water instead of a simple getaway/vacation item someone owned. The entire yacht is adorned in beautiful furniture that's both practical and stylish, and the expansive sundeck and saloon areas are able to act as indoor and outdoor family rooms.

The number of cabins was also reduced to three. This allows for the present cabins to be much larger and offer more features. Instead of places to sleep, the cabins now serve as rooms to relax in. The larger windows also play a key role in the cabin expansion by offering increased views.

Sanlorenzo's SL 100 New isn't one of the fastest ships on the water, but with twin MTUs putting out over 2,400 horsepower, the yacht can easily reach speeds of 28 knots and is able to continuously cruise at 26.