The Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 vs Azimut Yachts S77 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Azimut Yachts S77 2017 measures 77,4 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 76,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 at 1,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azimut Yachts S77 2017 tips the scales at 127 868 lbs — 127 866 lbs less than the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 at 2 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 900 hp, the Azimut Yachts S77 2017 has a 898-hp advantage over the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 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 98 Leonardo 2008 carries 2 901 gallons versus 1 056 gallons in the Azimut Yachts S77 2017. 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 98 Leonardo 2008 is rated for 30 passengers, while the Azimut Yachts S77 2017 caps at 23. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azimut Yachts 98 Leonardo 2008 could be the deciding factor.