Inside ZAFFIRO III: The Sanlorenzo That Breaks the Rules

For more information about ZAFFIRO III: https://www.northropandjohnson.com/yachts-for-sale/zaffiro-iii-87-sanlorenzo Contact the brokers: Richard Higgins https://go.nandj.com/1621bz Monty Batt https://www.northropandjohnson.com/our-team/yacht-sales-brokers/monty-batt Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channels: @YachtsForSaleBlog https://www.youtube.com/@Yachtsforsaleblog @YachtsForCharter https://www.youtube.com/@YachtsforCharter @YachtBuilders https://www.youtube.com/@yachtbuilders @YachtPodcasts https://www.youtube.com/@YachtPodcasts ZAFFIRO III FOR SALE Sanlorenzo SX88 Length: 26.7m / 87'7" Built: 2020 Gross Tonnage: 112 GT Guests: 9 Cabins: 4 Crew: 3 Asking Price: €4,750,000 Sanlorenzo took a rather different approach when it introduced the SX88. Instead of following the traditional motor yacht layout, the Italian shipyard combined the elegance of a luxury yacht with the more adventurous, outdoor-focused character of an explorer. ZAFFIRO III is a particularly interesting example of that concept. Join Katia as she explores this 26.7-metre yacht, starting with one of its most distinctive features: the enormous open aft deck. Designed to accommodate a tender and jet ski while cruising, it transforms into a spacious waterside living area when the toys are launched. A concealed hydraulic crane and lowering swim platform make the arrangement remarkably practical. Inside, the decision to move the wheelhouse to the flybridge has opened up the entire main deck. Large expanses of glass, a relaxed saloon, dining area and open galley create a space that feels more like a contemporary waterfront apartment than a conventional motor yacht. The emphasis is very much on bringing people together. The flybridge offers another versatile living area, with an opening louvred roof, air conditioning, a bar and plenty of room for entertaining. Below deck, four cabins accommodate nine guests, including a full-beam owner's suite that particularly impresses Katia with its proportions, natural light and generous bathroom. There is also some serious engineering behind the design. Triple Volvo Penta IPS engines provide a cruising speed of approximately 20 knots and responsive joystick manoeuvring, while zero-speed stabilisation adds comfort at anchor. ZAFFIRO III has also benefited from extensive maintenance and technical works during 2026. As Katia discovers throughout the walkthrough, the real appeal of ZAFFIRO III is not simply her unusual layout. It's how effectively Sanlorenzo has used the available space to create a yacht that feels open, comfortable and genuinely enjoyable to live aboard. Highlights: -Sanlorenzo SX88 crossover design -26.7m length and shallow 1.7m draught -Multifunctional aft deck and tender storage -Hydraulic swim platform and integrated crane -Open-plan saloon, dining area and galley -Panoramic windows throughout the main deck -Air-conditioned flybridge with opening roof -Four guest cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite -Triple Volvo Penta IPS propulsion -Joystick manoeuvring and zero-speed stabilisation -Custom Italian furnishings and Panda White marble -Extensive maintenance and upgrades in 2026 Follow Katia Damborsky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyachtwriter/ Follow Yachts For Sale Blog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtsforsaleblog/ Partner channels: @MarineMaxOnline @FraserYachtsSuperyachtSales @NorthropJohnson If you are interested in becoming a yacht broker: www.yachtbrokermasterclass.com And if you would like to keep updated on events at the Yachts For Sale YouTube team, you can join the free INSIDE INFO newsletter at: www.yachtsforsaleblog.com