Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 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 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 measures 68,1 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 at 65,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 tips the scales at 96 341 lbs — 90 287 lbs less than the Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 at 6 054 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 1 000 hp, the Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 has a 998-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 62 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 62 Evolution 2008 carries 988 gallons versus 977 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021. 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 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 caps at 19. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 68 Fly Flybridge 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 68,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 62 Evolution 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 19 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
Makenot available
Model62 Evolution
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail65 ft. 1 in. (19.86 m) including pulpit
Length overall - Detail68.10 ft
Length - Feet65
Length - Feet68.1
Length overall - Meters19.84
Length overall - Meters20.76
Length overall - Inches781
Length overall - Inches817
Beam16 ft. 7 in. (5.06 m) at main section
Beam17.20 ft
Beam - Meters5.05
Beam - Meters5.24
Beam - Inches199
Beam - Inches206
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.51 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail5.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Meters1.62
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches64
Displacement66733.00 lbs
Displacement96341.00 lbs
Weight - lbs.6054
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]63 ft. 1 in. (19.25 m) including platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Weight - Detail30.27 tons at full load
Weight - Detailnot available
Deadrise17℃ aft
Deadrisenot available
Length - Meters19.86
Length - Metersnot available
Weight - kg27460.46
Weight - kgnot available
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal988
Fuel tank capacity - Gal977
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3739.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3698.35
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelCaterpillar C18
Engine modelIPS 135
Horsepower2 x 1,015 mhp (746 kW)
Horsepower1000 hp
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine ModelC18
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 135
Engine 2 Horsepower1015 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1000 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail988 gal. (3,740 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Performance
Maximum speed33 knots at half load
Maximum speed32
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speed30 knots at half load
Cruising speed27
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6 plus 2 crew Cabins: 3 plus 1 crew
Sleeping capacity8
Water capacity264.1 gal. (1,000 l)
Water capacity264
Holding tank capacity - Gal988
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters3739.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower