The Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 vs Azimut Yachts S7 2017 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 800 hp for the Azimut Yachts 60 Evolution 2012 and 800 hp for the Azimut Yachts S7 2017. 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 S7 2017 carries 1 004 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 S7 2017 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 S7 2017 could be the deciding factor.