Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 68 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 7 Seadeck 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 68 Evolution 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 7 Seadeck 2023 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 900 hp, the Azimut Yachts 7 Seadeck 2023 has a 898-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 68 Evolution 2008's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 21 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Azimut Yachts 7 Seadeck 2023 at 71,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Azimut Yachts 68 Evolution 2008 at 7,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
Makenot available
Model68 Evolution
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam17 ft. 8 in. (5.40 m) at main section
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.38
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches212
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃ aft
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail41.4 tons at full load
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg37557.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.828
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters21.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet7
Length - Feet71.9
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]69 ft. 1 in. (21.08 m) including platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail70 ft. 10 in. (21.60 m) including pulpit
Length overall - Detail71.90 ft
Length overall - Meters21.59
Length overall - Meters21.92
Length overall - Inches85
Length overall - Inches863
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine modelMAN V12 Common Rail
Engine modelIPS 12
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,268 gal. (4,800 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4799.9
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1268
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Horsepower2 x 1,360 mhp (1,000 kW)
Horsepower900 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 12
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower900 hp
Performance
Cruising speed31 knots at half load
Cruising speednot available
Maximum speed34 knots at half load
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Head4 plus 1 crew
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity8 plus 2 crew Cabins: 4 plus 1 crew
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity317 gal. (1,200 l)
Water capacitynot available
Cabinsnot available
Cabins5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower