Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 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 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 measures 48,9 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 at 39,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 tips the scales at 42 990 lbs — 42 698 lbs less than the Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 at 292 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 600 hp, the Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 has a 598-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 39 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 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 carries 528 gallons versus 264 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 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 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 48 Fly Flybridge 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 39 Evolution 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
Makenot available
Model39 Evolution
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 2 in. (4.02 m) at main section
Beam15.50 ft
Beam - Meters4.01
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches158
Beam - Inches186
Deadrise14.6℃ aft
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.10 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail4.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.34
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches53
Weight - Detail14.6 tons at full load
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg13244.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.292
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.14
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet48.9
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 3 in. (11.96 m) including platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 10 in. (12.14 m) including pulpit
Length overall - Detail48.90 ft
Length overall - Meters12.14
Length overall - Meters14.9
Length overall - Inches478
Length overall - Inches587
Displacementnot available
Displacement42990.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelQSB 5.9
Engine modelQSC 8.3
Fuel tank capacity - Detail264.2 gal. (1,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower2 x 355 mhp (261 kW)
Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelQSC 8.3
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed27 knots at half load
Cruising speed26
Maximum speed30 knots at half load
Maximum speed31
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4-6 Cabins: 2
Sleeping capacity7
Water capacity132.1 gal. (500 l)
Water capacity155.8
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower