Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 95 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 and the Azimut Yachts 95 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 at 101,0 ft versus Azimut Yachts 95 2008 at 98,0 ft. At 21 lbs and 21 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 and 2 hp for the Azimut Yachts 95 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 carries 3 262 gallons versus 317 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 95 2008. 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 Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 is rated for 30 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 95 2008 caps at 29. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 103S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 30 passengers and at 101,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 95 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 29 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
MakeAzimut Yachts
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam23 ft. 3 in. (7.10 m) at main section
Beam22 ft. 6 in. (6.85 m) at main section
Beam - Meters7.09
Beam - Meters6.86
Beam - Inches279
Beam - Inches27
Deadrise18.8℃ aft
Deadrise9.6℃ aft
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.34 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Meters1.35
Draft [max] - Meters1.85
Draft [max] - Inches53
Draft [max] - Inches73
Weight - Detail105 tons at full load
Weight - Detail105 tons at full load
Weight - kg95254.32
Weight - kg95254.32
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.21
Length - Meters30.91
Length - Meters29.87
Length - Feet101
Length - Feet98
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]101 ft. 5 in. (30.91 m) including platform and pulpit
Length [over all with swim platform]96 ft. 8 in. (29.47 m) including platform
Length overall - Detail101 ft. 5 in. (30.91 m)
Length overall - Detail98 ft. 0 in. (29.87 m) including pulpit
Length overall - Meters30.91
Length overall - Meters29.87
Length overall - Inches1217
Length overall - Inches1176
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine modelMTU V16 2000 M93 Kamewa - Rolls Royce water jets
Engine modelCaterpiller C32 ACERT 12V
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3,262 gal. (12,350 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3,170 gal. (12,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters12348.01
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11999.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3262
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower2 x 2,434 hp (1,790 kW)
Horsepower2 x 1,825 mhp (1,341 kW)
Performance
Cruising speed30 knots at half load
Cruising speed23 knots at half load
Maximum speed34 knots at half load
Maximum speed26.5 knots at half load
Operational Info
Head4 plus crew
Head6 plus crew
Sleeping capacity8 plus crew Cabins: 4 plus crew
Sleeping capacity8 plus crew Cabins: 4 plus crew
Water capacity661 gal. (2,500 l)
Water capacity476 gal. (1,800 l)