Sanlorenzo launched the first hull of its flagship 74Steel on October 4 in a private ceremony in La Spezia, having announced three sales of the 1,900GT superyacht. Built in steel and aluminum, the 74Steel is the flagship of the Italian shipyard’s Superyacht range, which also includes the Alloy (44.5m), 50Steel, 52Steel, 57Steel and 64Steel.

Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of the Sanlorenzo group, said: “From a brand perspective, this is a pivotal moment for Sanlorenzo. This is our most ambitious project and marks a new pinnacle in our steel range, but the 74Steel is more than just our largest yacht. It represents elegance, restraint and the purity of living life at sea – the core values of Sanlorenzo.

“With the 74Steel, we’re challenging the idea that size equals excess. We’re demonstrating that we can apply the same refinement and precision you’d expect from Sanlorenzo, even in this new, larger category. This is not just about size – it’s about philosophy.”

Zuccon International Project, Sanlorenzo’s long-time collaborator, is responsible for the 74Steel’s exterior lines. The platform is engineered to an overall length of 72m, but the first three orders are of slightly different length because each has a different bow shape, with hull one featuring a vertical bow.

The first two units have a diesel-electric propulsion system, while the third has conventional in line shaft-propulsion. Engineered with Siemens Energy, the diesel-electric propulsion system relies on six variable-speed Volvo Penta – Mase generators driving twin Schottel E-Pods of 1,000kW each. The hybrid setup includes water-cooled Lehmann Cobra battery systems employing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, offering a combined 1.5 MWh capacity.

Hull one includes a 300sqm owner’s deck and a day-lit beach club that expands to 290sqm at sea level. The interior design is by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, while each subsequent order has different interiors and customised layouts.

Tommaso Vincenzi, CEO of Sanlorenzo, said: “We’re offering our clients a yacht that feels fully customised without losing the reliability of a proven platform and the aesthetic that makes a Sanlorenzo recognisable everywhere.

“Each of the three hulls in this series to date is a true reflection of bespoke design. The owners have worked closely with us, almost co-authoring their yacht, allowing for an unprecedented level of customisation. These are not just yachts – they’re expressions of individuality.”

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