Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 43S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 75 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Azimut Yachts 43S 2008 and the Azimut Yachts 75 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Azimut Yachts 75 2008 measures 75,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 32,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 43S 2008 at 43,0 feet (2008). At 31 lbs and 11 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 43S 2008 and 2 hp for the Azimut Yachts 75 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 75 2008 carries 1 585 gallons versus 291 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 43S 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 75 2008 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 43S 2008 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 75 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 75 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 75,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 43S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
MakeAzimut Yachts
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) at main section
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) at main section
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches22
Deadrise14℃ aft
Deadrise15.3℃ aft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 9 in. (1.15 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.79 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters1.78
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches7
Weight - Detail15.5 tons at full load
Weight - Detail55 tons at full load
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - kg49895.12
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.11
Length - Meters13.37
Length - Meters22.94
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet75
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.97 m) including platform 43 ft. 10 in. (13.37 m) including pulpit
Length [over all with swim platform]74 ft. 1 in. (22.59 m) including platform
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 10 in. (13.37 m)
Length overall - Detail75 ft. 3 in. (22.94 m) including pulpit
Length overall - Meters13.36
Length overall - Meters22.94
Length overall - Inches526
Length overall - Inches903
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD6 con Sistema IPS 6
Engine modelMAN V12 Common Rail
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290.6 gal. (1,100 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,585 gal. (6,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1101.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5999.87
Fuel tank capacity - Gal290.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower2 x 435 hp (320 kW)
Horsepower2 x 1,360 mhp (1,000 kW)
Performance
Cruising speed30 knots at half load
Cruising speed27 knots at half load
Maximum speed34 knots at half load
Maximum speed30 knots at half load
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4-6 Cabins: 2
Sleeping capacity8 plus crew Cabins: 4 plus crew
Water capacity132 gal. (500 l)
Water capacity303.5 gal. (1,150 l)