Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 vs Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 vs Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 measures 43,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 at 37,6 feet (1991). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 tips the scales at 10 200 lbs — 9 904 lbs more than the Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 at 296 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 306 hp, the Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 has a 304-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 carries 317 gallons versus 264 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991. 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 42 Evolution 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 42 Evolution 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 37 Fly 1991 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.60 ft
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 4 in. (13.21 m) including pulpit
Length - Feet37.6
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters11.46
Length overall - Meters13.21
Length overall - Inches451
Length overall - Inches52
Beam12.12 ft
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.12 m) at main section
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches145
Beam - Inches162
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min3.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement10200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃ aft
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14.8 tons at full load
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg13426.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.296
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (13 m) including platform
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1199.97
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeCummins
Horsepower306 hp
Horsepower2 x 380 mhp (280 kW)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelQSB 5.9
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail317 gal. (1,200 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4 Cabins: 2
Cabins3
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity105
Water capacity132 gal. (500 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAzimut Yachts
Modelnot available
Model42 Evolution
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed28 knots at half load
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed31 knots at half load