Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 vs Sanlorenzo Yachts SL78 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 vs Sanlorenzo Yachts SL78 2018 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 SL78 2018 tops out at 1 622 hp. Engine specs for the Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 carries 21 133 gallons versus 1 413 gallons in the Sanlorenzo Yachts SL78 2018. 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 57Steel 2022 is rated for 56 passengers, while the Sanlorenzo Yachts SL78 2018 caps at 24. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sanlorenzo Yachts 57Steel 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 56 passengers and at 185,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sanlorenzo Yachts SL78 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 24 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail185.30 ft
Length overall - Detail80.70 ft
Length - Feet185.3
Length - Feet80.7
Length overall - Meters56.48
Length overall - Meters24.6
Length overall - Inches2224
Length overall - Inches968
Beam - Meters10.94
Beam - Meters5.73
Beam - Inches431
Beam - Inches226
Draft [max] - Detail9.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.8
Draft [max] - Inches118
Draft [max] - Inches71
Displacementnot available
Displacement145505.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21133
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1413
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79997.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5348.78
Engine makeCAT
Engine makeMTU
Engine model3512 C
Engine modelM96L 10V 2
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model3512 C
Engine 2 Engine ModelM96L 10V 2
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1622 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1622 hp
Performance
Maximum speed16
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed25
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity12
Sleeping capacity1
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity369