Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 vs Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 vs Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016 tops out at 1 469 hp. Engine specs for the Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 carries 14 529 gallons versus 9 034 gallons in the Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 is rated for 52 passengers, while the Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016 caps at 38. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sanlorenzo Yachts 52Steel NEO 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 52 passengers and at 170,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sanlorenzo Yachts SD126 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 38 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail170.60 ft
Length overall - Detail125.00 ft
Length - Feet170.6
Length - Feet125
Length overall - Meters52
Length overall - Meters38.1
Length overall - Inches2047
Length overall - Inches1500
Beam - Meters9.33
Beam - Meters7.92
Beam - Inches367
Beam - Inches312
Draft [max] - Detail9.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.9
Draft [max] - Meters2.13
Draft [max] - Inches114
Draft [max] - Inches84
Displacementnot available
Displacement489426.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14529
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9034
Fuel tank capacity - Liters54998.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34197.39
Engine makeCAT
Engine makeMTU
Engine model3512 C
Engine model12V 2000 M72
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model3512 C
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 2000 M72
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1469 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1469 hp
Performance
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity12
Sleeping capacity1
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity132