Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts Grande 32M 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azimut Yachts 68S 2008 vs Azimut Yachts Grande 32M 2018 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 Grande 32M 2018 measures 105,0 feet overall (2018), giving it roughly 36,0 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 Grande 32M 2018 tips the scales at 299 826 lbs — 299 178 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 2 200 hp, the Azimut Yachts Grande 32M 2018 has a 2 198-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 Grande 32M 2018 carries 4 227 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 Grande 32M 2018 is rated for 32 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 Grande 32M 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azimut Yachts Grande 32M 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 32 passengers and at 105,0 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
Beam23.11 ft
Beam - Meters5.08
Beam - Meters7.04
Beam - Inches2
Beam - Inches277
Deadrise15.4℃ aft
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.65 m) including props at full load
Draft [max] - Detail6.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Meters1.95
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches77
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 - Feet105
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 - Detail105.00 ft
Length overall - Meters21.16
Length overall - Meters32
Length overall - Inches833
Length overall - Inches1260
Displacementnot available
Displacement299826.00 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 modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail845 gal. (3,200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3198.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters16000.93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal845
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4227
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Horsepower2 x 1,360 hp (1,000 kW)
Horsepower2200 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2200 hp
Performance
Cruising speed33 knots at half load
Cruising speednot available
Maximum speed37 knots at half load
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6 plus 1 crew Cabins: 3 plus 1 crew
Sleeping capacity15
Water capacity251 gal. (950 l)
Water capacity581
Cabinsnot available
Cabins8
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower