Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 vs Azimut Yachts 46 Evolution 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 vs Azimut Yachts 46 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 46 Evolution 2008 measures 49,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 at 42,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 tips the scales at 33 510 lbs — 33 156 lbs more than the Azimut Yachts 46 Evolution 2008 at 354 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 480 hp, the Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 has a 478-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 46 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 46 Evolution 2008 carries 449 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010. 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 46 Evolution 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 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 46 Evolution 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 46 Evolution 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 49,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 43 Fly 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.40 ft
Length overall - Detail49 ft. 0 in. (14.93 m) including pulpit
Length - Feet42.4
Length - Feet49
Length overall - Meters12.92
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Inches509
Length overall - Inches588
Beam13.11 ft
Beam14 ft. 4 in. (4.36 m) at main section
Beam - Meters4
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Inches157
Beam - Inches172
Draft [max] - Detail4.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Meters1.31
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches52
Draft [max] - Inches4
Displacement33510.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃ aft
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail17.7 tons at full load
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg16057.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.354
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.93
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]47 ft. 11 in. (14.6 m) including platform
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal449
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1699.65
Engine makeCummins
Engine makenot available
Engine modelQSB 5.9
Engine modelCaterpillar C9 6L
Horsepower480 hp
Horsepower2 x 510 mhp (375 kW)
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelQSB 5.9
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower480 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail449 gal. (1,700 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Performance
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed30 knots at half load
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed26 knots at half load
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4-6 plus 1 crew Cabins: 2-3 plus 1 crew
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity132
Water capacity132 gal. (500 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
Head2 plus 1 crew
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAzimut Yachts
Modelnot available
Model46 Evolution
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee