Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 vs Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 vs Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 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 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 measures 50,0 feet overall (2015), giving it roughly 49,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 at 1,0 feet (2008). At 27 lbs and 2 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.
The Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 carries 2 901 gallons versus 581 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015. 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 98 Leonardo 2008 is rated for 30 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 30 passengers and at 1,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 50 Fly Flybridge 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail50.00 ft
Length overall - Detail100 ft. 10 in. (30.75 m) including pulpit
Length - Feet50
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Meters15.24
Length overall - Meters30.73
Length overall - Inches600
Length overall - Inches121
Beam15.00 ft
Beam22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m) at main section
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Meters6.78
Beam - Inches180
Beam - Inches267
Draft [max] - Detail4.12 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Meters1.26
Draft [max] - Meters2.01
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches79
Displacement26.80 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12.3℃ aft
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail100 tons at full load
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg90718.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters30.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]99 ft. 11 in. (30.45 m) including platform
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal581
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2901
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2199.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters10981.47
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMTU V16 2000 M92
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2,901 gal. (10,980 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2 x 2,216 mhp (1,630 kW)
Performance
Cruising speed22
Cruising speed29 knots at half load
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed32 knots at half load
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity8 plus crew Cabins: 4 plus crew
Cabins3
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity156
Water capacity476 gal. (1,800 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAzimut Yachts
Modelnot available
Model98 Leonardo
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee