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Azimut Yachts for Sale

Italian flybridge luxury and contemporary Mediterranean design.

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Heritage

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The Azimut story

Azimut is synonymous with Italian motor-yacht glamour — strong resale in Croatia, Spain, and Monaco, with deep broker familiarity across 18–30 metre flybridge ranges.

  1. Founded in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli, Azimut grew from brokerage roots into one of the world’s largest luxury yacht builders, headquartered in Italy with global dealer representation.

  2. The brand pioneered volume production of styled flybridge yachts while investing in Benetti for superyacht scale — giving Azimut Group breadth from 40-foot cruisers to 100-metre custom builds.

  3. Azimut hulls emphasise salon glazing, open-plan social spaces, and Italian interior partnerships that photograph strongly for resale listings across European marketplaces.

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Editorial

Craft, pedigree & market position

Expand each chapter for the full brand narrative.

01Brand history

Founded in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli, Azimut grew from brokerage roots into one of the world’s largest luxury yacht builders, headquartered in Italy with global dealer representation.

The brand pioneered volume production of styled flybridge yachts while investing in Benetti for superyacht scale — giving Azimut Group breadth from 40-foot cruisers to 100-metre custom builds.

Azimut hulls emphasise salon glazing, open-plan social spaces, and Italian interior partnerships that photograph strongly for resale listings across European marketplaces.

Azimut’s evolution reflects decades of shipyard investment, dealer expansion, and model refreshes that keep European buyers engaged. Understanding generational changes helps you compare electronics packages, hull updates, and layout revisions when evaluating used inventory on MarineDirect.

02Brand reputation

Azimut is synonymous with Italian motor-yacht glamour — strong resale in Croatia, Spain, and Monaco, with deep broker familiarity across 18–30 metre flybridge ranges.

Brokers and surveyors across the Mediterranean recognise Azimut listings quickly — a benefit when financing, insuring, and reselling. MarineDirect surfaces seller contact details so you can request maintenance records and yard invoices before booking travel for viewings.

Owner forums and charter operators provide informal reliability signals; pair community feedback with professional survey findings rather than relying on brand reputation alone.

03Popular models

Shoppers most frequently research Azimut 43, Azimut 55, Azimut 68, Azimut Grande, Azimut Magellano. Each model targets a distinct buyer profile — owner-operators, family cruisers, charter investors, or performance enthusiasts — so compare LOA, cabin count, and engine packages against your cruising plan.

Model-specific pages on MarineDirect drill into inventory matching each designation, linking from this brand hub so you can shortlist vessels before contacting sellers.

When a title includes refit year or engine hours, treat those as negotiation variables alongside asking price — two similarly named models may differ substantially in upkeep investment.

04Design philosophy

Italian flybridge luxury and contemporary Mediterranean design.

Azimut balances exterior styling, salon ergonomics, and helm visibility according to its market segment. Walk multiple units to appreciate galley placement, natural light, and storage — specifications sheets rarely convey daily living comfort.

European buyers often prioritise air-conditioned salons, hydraulic platforms, and tender garages on larger models; smaller units emphasise cockpit sociability and easy single-crew docking.

05Market position

Premium production motor yachts competing with Sunseeker and Princess in the sport-cruiser and flybridge segments.

On MarineDirect, Azimut inventory averages around varies by model year and equipment with 0 active listings and strongest visibility in Europe. Use country hubs such as Croatia, Greece, Spain, and Italy to compare regional pricing once you have narrowed model choice.

Competing brands linked on this page help sanity-check value — cross-shopping prevents overpaying for a single well-marketed example that does not reflect the broader fleet.

06Ownership benefits

Italian design resale story recognised across European brokers — a factor European owners weigh when choosing Azimut over adjacent brands in the same LOA band.

Wide model range from entry flybridge to Grande superyacht — a factor European owners weigh when choosing Azimut over adjacent brands in the same LOA band.

Strong Mediterranean dealer and service network — a factor European owners weigh when choosing Azimut over adjacent brands in the same LOA band.

High-quality photography and layout appeal for charter marketing — a factor European owners weigh when choosing Azimut over adjacent brands in the same LOA band.

Liquid secondary market in Croatia, Italy, and Spain — a factor European owners weigh when choosing Azimut over adjacent brands in the same LOA band.

Resale preparation should include professional photography, honest condition disclosure, and SEO-friendly listing titles on MarineDirect so the next buyer discovers your vessel through brand and model search queries.

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Model range

Popular Azimut models

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Azimut 55

Best-selling layout balancing four cabins, crew quarters options, and strong charter appeal.

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Azimut 68

Flagship sport-fly range with beach club options and long-range tankage for Adriatic cruising.

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Azimut Grande

Superyacht line with bespoke interiors and stabilised platforms for owner guests.

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Azimut Magellano

Displacement-style explorer ethos with trawler efficiency and crossover aesthetics.

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Ownership

Why buy Azimut

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    Italian design resale story recognised across European brokers

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    Wide model range from entry flybridge to Grande superyacht

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    Strong Mediterranean dealer and service network

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    High-quality photography and layout appeal for charter marketing

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    Liquid secondary market in Croatia, Italy, and Spain

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Buyer resources

Buyer guide

What to Know Before Buying a Azimut Yacht

MaintenanceInsuranceOwnership costsFuel consumptionMooring costs

Before purchasing a Azimut, define annual use weeks, home marina constraints, and whether charter income matters. Budget maintenance at six to twelve percent of hull value for comprehensive upkeep on Mediterranean seasons, including antifouling, engine service, and air-conditioning inspection. Insurance underwriters request survey reports on older units — schedule haul-out before binding cover. Fuel consumption scales with engine power and cruising speed; performance models burn disproportionately more on planing hops than displacement Magellano-style cruising. Mooring costs correlate with LOA and beam — catamarans and wide flybridges pay beam premiums in Croatia and Greece. MarineDirect listings let you compare seller asking prices against regional averages before committing travel budget to surveys.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you contact a seller.

Azimut is widely regarded for italian flybridge luxury and contemporary mediterranean design.. Suitability depends on your cruising plan — compare sea trials on finalists and read owner maintenance history rather than brand generalisations alone.

On MarineDirect, Azimut 43 frequently appears in search and listings data. Popularity varies by country — review model pages linked below for live inventory.

Prices depend on LOA, year, and equipment. Current Azimut listings on MarineDirect average around varies by model year and equipment, with entry models below that figure and flagship yachts significantly above.

Azimut builds originate from Italy. Verify model-specific production location and CE/RCD documentation during purchase.

Many European lenders offer marine finance subject to survey, valuation, and residency. MarineDirect does not provide loans directly — sellers may introduce broker partners on request.

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