Used Azimut Yachts For Sale

Azimut Yachts, a luxury boat builder based in Viareggio, Italy, is consistently one of the top shipyards in the world in terms of volume in their categories. Azimut's focus is on the comfort of the owner and guests on board, creating exceptional living spaces throughout the yacht by integrating each space with the ocean. Azimut is a highly awarded brand that continues to achieve excellence through innovation and partnering with exceptional designers.

Since 1964, SI Yachts has been the top yacht brokerage firm for luxury yachts and has specialists that have proven track records of listing and selling Azimut Yachts for our clients. Our team of expert, professional brokers can help you find the perfect boat no matter your budget. Whether shopping for an Azimut Yacht, or looking to sell your current boat, SI Yachts is here to help you. As a dealer for competing brand to Azimut, such as Princess and Absolute, we have an extraordinary database of potential buyers and sellers.

The History Of Azimut Yachts

In 1969, Azimut Yachts was founded by a young university student, Paolo Vitelli, when he began chartering sailboats. In 1970, Azimut Yachts quickly expanded its operations through distribution outside of Italy, as well as stepping into yacht design. They had an immediate success with the Azimut 43-foot Bali, a mass-produced fiberglass boat that was created in joint venture with Amerglass.

After a successful launch, the Azimut designers began to focus on the lower end of the market with the 32-foot Targa in 1977. This particular yacht was nicknamed the ‘Ford T’ of the boat world. Then came the debut of the Azimut 105-foot Failaka in 1982, this was the largest mass-produced yacht in fiberglass at its time.

A few years later in 1985, Azimut Yachts acquired the Benetti Yachts brand. Benetti was a company with a long, rich history since 1873 and based in Viareggio. Benetti would be a perfect partner for Azimut to grow their own line of larger cruising yachts with increased production capacity. Azimut and Benetti together have gone on to set new standards in design and production in the boating industry. The 1990's were a growing phase for Azimut, as they continued to grow their dealer network, acquire new shipyards in Europe, and even set up a production facility in Brazil.

In 2009, Azimut expanded the style of its model range by introducing the Magellano series. Described as the first cross-over yacht, the Magellano 74 entered the scene as a long-distance trawler yacht combined with many of the luxurious attributes in the other Azimut models. Azimut has continued to enter new markets with new models lines and variations, such as the outboard-powered Verve.

Are Azimut Yachts Any Good?

Purchasing an Azimut Yacht is an investment in your lifestyle, one that your family and friends will enjoy for years to come. When buying a luxury yacht, the owner is expecting a certain level of quality in its craftsmanship and performance. Even though Azimut produces a large number of vessels each year, they have done as good of a job as other shipyards in their class to minimize problems.

Are Azimut Yachts any good? One way to tell is to look at the manufacturers of the components that go on each Azimut. For example, for power options on their flybridge yachts, Azimut offers either Volvo Penta engines or MAN engines, both known for quality. On the much larger Grande models, the preferred power choice is MTU, again one of the leading engine manufacturers for large yachts anywhere in the world.

Azimut has also made a commitment to the interior accommodations and decor throughout the main and lower decks. Fine woods, stone, and fabrics are selected for both durability and comfort. Azimut are good yachts for cruisers who demand a luxurious experience, want to stand out amongst the other boats on the water, and want the security of a large yacht builder and dealer network.

What Are The Most Popular Azimut Models?

While Azimut doesn't publish a ranking of all past models, based on sales and boating awards, it's not difficult to determine what yachts are the most popular.

1. Azimut 50 Fly: The Fly 50 ranked first, with 32 brokerage sales. Its popularity comes from offering “large-yacht” amenities in a manageable owner-operated package: three cabins, a full-beam master suite, an expansive flybridge and approximately 32-knot performance. It also won European Powerboat of the Year in 2015.

2. Azimut 54 Fly: More than 20 examples sold of the 54 Fly, and they averaged only 128 days on the market. Buyers are drawn to its curved salon windows, abundant natural light, three-cabin accommodation and generous outdoor entertaining space, an appealing balance of Italian styling, comfort and practical size.

3. Azimut 60 Fly: Also recording more than 20 sales, the 60 Fly is popular because it provides a meaningful step up in space without entering superyacht territory. Highlights include three cabins plus crew quarters, a large flybridge, flexible galley arrangements, 31-knot performance and carbon-fiber construction that increases usable volume while improving stability.

Is Azimut Yachts better than Sunseeker Yachts?

An often asked question of boat buyers in this category of yacht is whether Azimut or Sunseeker is better. Of course, both shipyards produce very similar models in the form of flybridge yachts, express cruisers, and superyachts. The answer isn't as clear cut as choosing one over the other. Comparing relevant models to each other is a good way to determine which boat is right for you, as opposed to which might have an overall better reputation.

Sunseeker Yachts are widely known for their speed, just as much as their performance. However, the Sunseeker 76 with twin 1,550HP engines clocked 33 knots, which happens to be just 3 knots higher than the Azimut 78, which has triple Volvo Penta 1,000HP engines. So from a speed standpoint, both yacht builders are pretty comparable. The differentiator between the two brands comes down to simply which style the owner likes better.

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