Sanlorenzo Shipyard

Shipyard Shipyard

The sea has no roads, the sea is without explanation.

ALESSANDRO BARICCO

The Shipyard

Since 1958, Sanlorenzo has been crafting high-quality motor yachts, quietly redefining the art of luxury yacht building.

Renowned for its unwavering commitment to innovative design, the shipyard creates only a limited number of made-to-measure yachts and superyachts per year.

Each Sanlorenzo is unique, crafted to reflect the individual style, preferences, and ambitions of its owner. No two yachts are the same, because no two owners are.

The Company

Sanlorenzo’s headquarters are nestled along the banks of the River Magra in Ameglia, at the heart of Italy’s Ligurian region.

Spanning six locations across Italy, Sanlorenzo’s operations include shipyards in La Spezia, Viareggio, Massa, Pisa, and the island of Sardina.

Each facility plays a vital role in building the brand’s growing fleet, where tradition meets innovation on every level: from the sophisticated composite Yacht range (24 to 40 metres) to the commanding metal Superyacht range (44 to 73 metres).

The Build

Crafting a Sanlorenzo is a meticulous process, taking both time and passion.

A dedication to excellence means the shipyard only creates luxury yachts for around 65 discerning owners each year. In over half a century, Sanlorenzo has delivered circa 1,000 yachts, each one a singular expression of its owner's vision.

Since 2005, Sanlorenzo has undergone extraordinary growth, refining its expertise in bespoke design and elevating the standard of customisation across its fleet.

This commitment to individuality has not gone unnoticed: in less than a decade, Sanlorenzo has risen swiftly through the ranks of Boat International’s prestigious Global Order Book. Today, it proudly holds the position as the world’s leading single-branded shipyard for yachts over 24 metres.

Timeless Values

At Sanlorenzo, design is more than aesthetics, it’s a legacy. Every line, every material choice, and every detail are conceived to transcend fleeting fashions, resulting in luxury yachts that become timeless icons.

Sanlorenzo’s mission is clear: to be the shipyard of choice for uncompromising yachtsmen and women. Sanlorenzo is not simply a shipyard where yachts are built, it is where ideas are brought to life. Through craftsmanship and innovation, an owner’s vision is transformed into a bespoke yacht built to stand the test of time and the untamed power of the sea.

Sanlorenzo’s vision is to be the definitive benchmark in made-to-measure yachts and superyachts - setting the standard by which all others are measured.

The History

The shipyard’s headquarters are located on the banks of the river Magra, inside the Montemarcello-Magra natural reserve, in Ameglia, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.

1958

Shipyard founded by Gianfranco Cecchi and Giuliano Pecchia in Limite sull'Arno near Florence, Italy.

1972

Giovanni Jannetti takes over the company and opens in Viareggio, Tuscany.

1985

The company, called Cantierni Navali Sanlorenzo, launches the first SL57 - the shipyard's first fibreglass vessel.

1995

Sanlorenzo changes the superyacht sector forever with the launch of the SL100.

1999

Sanlorenzo moves its operations to Ameglia, inside a nature reserve in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.

2005

Massimo Perotti acquires the majority shareholding of Cantieri Navali Sanlorenzo Spa from its founder, Giovanni Jannetti. Perotti renames the company Sanlorenzo Spa.

2007

Sanlorenzo returns to Viareggio, establishing a second shipyard for the creation of new model lines. The new shipyard launches the SD92 and the 40 Alloy, which were awarded the Show Boats Design Award and two World Superyacht Awards.

2008

Sanlorenzo shipyard launches the SD122, a yacht that goes on to win at the World Superyacht Awards.

2009

Sanlorenzo launches the SL104, bringing forth to a new generation of yachts belonging to the historic Ameglia product range. The SL104 goes on to win the prestigious Italian Innovation Award presented by ADI, the Italian Association of Industrial Design.

2010

Sanlorenzo launches the 46Steel, the first displacement superyacht made of steel.

2013

Sanlorenzo launches the SL118, which becomes the flagship of the fibreglass range of yachts.

2014

Sanlorenzo launches the SD112 model and climbs to second position in the world ranking of yacht builders of vessels over 24-metres.

2015

A busy period, 2015 saw the launch of the 460Exp and the SL86.

2016

Sanlorenzo opens the Sanlorenzo Superyacht shipyard in La Spezia.

2017

2017 saw the launch of the 52Steel, fleet flagship, and the launch of the 'crossover' SX88.

2018

Three new models launched in 2018 across three ranges: the EXP500, the SX72 and the SL102 Asymmetric.

2019

Sanlorenzo Spa is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. Launch of 64Steel, the new 64-metre flagship.

2020

Launch of the first SX112