Best of the Best- Water

Lounging in a Maldivian resort, wine-tasting in Bordeaux, putting a sports car through its paces at Sonoma Raceway, curating the best watches from Geneva, perusing the top menswear accoutrements in Milan, testing cutting-edge yachts in Monaco. The life of a Robb Report editor may sound glamorous, but-actually, we can't argue there. Even so, separating the wheat from the chaff is no small task in the luxury realm, since even the chaff can be mighty impressive. In our 36th annual Best of the Best issue, we again offer our assessment of the past year's most exemplary products, places and experiences. And yes, edition number 37 is already underway.

- Haziq Yusof, Julia Zaltzman and Michael Verdon

Sanlorenzo

57Steel

Versatility is an indispensable currency in the world of yachting. When you’re spending hours on board, you’ll want an intimate and opulent space that can satisfy any whim—be it an expansive outdoor area for entertainment or a gym for keeping fit. Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel has it in abundance— although it may not be readily apparent at first.

Designed by Bernardo Zuccon of Zuccon International Project, the 186ft superyacht looks narrow from head on, its straight bow lending it a sleek and tapered silhouette. But don’t let that fool you: the steel exterior, characterized by straight lines and layers, houses an impressive 1,050 gross tonnage and five decks, providing the superyacht with an inordinate amount of space for personalised amenities.

Sanlorenzo achieves this by optimising every inch of the yacht’s layout. From relocating the wheelhouse (normally situated at the bow of the upper deck) to the bridge deck, to placing the garage at the bow, the Italian shipyard is able to free up space and offer owners a plethora of customisation possibilities.

There’s also the option of equipping it with a hybrid diesel/electric engine system that lets you cruise the sea at 11 knots while minimising your impact on marine life.

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