Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 vs Azimut Yachts 70 Sea Jet 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 vs Azimut Yachts 70 Sea Jet 2000 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 150 hp, the Azimut Yachts 70 Sea Jet 2000 has a 350-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012's 800-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 70 Sea Jet 2000 carries 1 522 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012. 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 70 Sea Jet 2000 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 caps at 18. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 70 Sea Jet 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 70 Sea Jet 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 21 passengers and at 70,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 18 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail60.20 ft
Length overall - Detail70.00 ft
Length - Feet60.2
Length - Feet70
Length overall - Meters18.35
Length overall - Meters21.34
Length overall - Inches722
Length overall - Inches840
Beam - Meters4.97
Beam - Meters5.58
Beam - Inches196
Beam - Inches220
Draft [max] - Detail4.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.4
Draft [max] - Meters1.71
Draft [max] - Inches55
Draft [max] - Inches67
Displacementnot available
Displacement105000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1522
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2801.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5761.39
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeMtu
Engine modelR6
Engine model12V183 TE 93
Horsepower800 hp
Horsepower1150 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelR6
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower800 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity166
Water capacity398
Holding tank capacity - Gal199
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters753.3
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower