Solona review
Yacht · 94 ft (29 m)
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Key specs
- Builder
- Sanlorenzo
- Model
- Sl 100
- Length
- 94 ft (29 m)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
A well-proportioned early-2000s Sanlorenzo SL100 with strong cruising pace, a practical 4-cabin layout and solid charter appeal. Age and original platform design keep it short of modern superyacht standards, but it remains a capable, elegant 30m motor yacht.
Pros
- +Classic Sanlorenzo styling with a clean, timeless profile
- +Fast planing performance for a yacht of this size
- +4-cabin layout suits family cruising or charter use
- +Reported stabilizers improve comfort at anchor
- +Refit history supports better livability than an untouched 2002 build
Cons
- −Older hull design lacks the volume and efficiency of newer 30m yachts
- −Range is modest compared with more recent long-range competitors
- −Accommodation is good for 8–9 guests but not especially spacious
- −Original-era systems may require more upkeep than newer builds
Solona is a 2002 Sanlorenzo SL100, a 30m-class planing motor yacht that reflects the shipyard’s early-2000s approach: elegant, purposeful lines and a layout aimed at fast family cruising and charter use. The design is attractive rather than flashy, and it still looks balanced by modern standards.
On the water, the SL100 platform is known for lively performance, with public listings placing top speed in the mid-20-knot range and cruising around 20–24 knots depending on fit-out and condition. That makes Solona a capable Mediterranean cruiser, though not a long-range passagemaker. Handling should be straightforward for an experienced crew, with the planing hull favoring responsive running over leisurely displacement comfort.
Inside, the 4-cabin arrangement for 9 guests is practical and charter-friendly, and the reported refit helps offset the age of the platform. Comfort is respectable for a yacht of this era, especially with stabilization at anchor, but volume and finish will not match newer yachts around the same length. Overall value depends heavily on maintenance and refit quality; as a proven pedigree yacht, it is appealing, but buyers should expect older-yacht operating costs.
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