Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 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 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 measures 82,8 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 at 69,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 tips the scales at 141 096 lbs — 140 448 lbs less than the Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 at 648 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 1 550 hp, the Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 has a 1 548-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 68S 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 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 carries 1 585 gallons versus 845 gallons in the Azimut Yachts 68S 2008. 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 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 caps at 21. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts 83 Fly Flybridge 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 82,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 21 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAzimut Yachts
Makenot available
Model68S
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 8 in. (5.07 m) at main section
Beam20.30 ft
Beam - Meters5.08
Beam - Meters6.19
Beam - Inches2
Beam - Inches244
Deadrise15.4℃ aft
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.65 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail5.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Meters1.77
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches70
Weight - Detail32.4 tons at full load
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg29392.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.648
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters21.17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet69
Length - Feet82.8
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]67 ft. 9 in. (20.65 m) including platform 69 ft. 5 in. (21.17 m) including pulpit
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail69 ft. 5 in. (21.17 m)
Length overall - Detail82.80 ft
Length overall - Meters21.16
Length overall - Meters25.24
Length overall - Inches833
Length overall - Inches994
Displacementnot available
Displacement141096.00 lbs
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 12V CRM
Engine modelCRV12
Fuel tank capacity - Detail845 gal. (3,200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3198.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5999.87
Fuel tank capacity - Gal845
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Horsepower2 x 1,360 hp (1,000 kW)
Horsepower1550 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMan
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMan
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelCRV12
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1550 hp
Performance
Cruising speed33 knots at half load
Cruising speed26
Maximum speed37 knots at half load
Maximum speed31
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6 plus 1 crew Cabins: 3 plus 1 crew
Sleeping capacity1
Water capacity251 gal. (950 l)
Water capacity29
Cabinsnot available
Cabins6
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower