70ft Azimut | Spysea review
Yacht · 70 ft (21 m) · Miami Beach
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Key specs
- Builder
- Azimut
- Model
- 68 flybridge MY 2023
- Length
- 70 ft (21 m)
- Guests
- 13
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Azimut Fly 68 is a well-balanced flybridge yacht with sharp Italian styling, strong IPS-driven performance, and a practical 4-cabin layout for up to 8 guests. It is best judged as a premium cruising yacht rather than a pure volume leader, with some online listings overstating size and capacity.
Pros
- +Italian flybridge design with strong exterior presence
- +68' 10" LOA and 17' 2" beam give good platform size
- +4 cabins and 3 heads suit family cruising
- +Volvo Penta IPS 1350 propulsion supports up to 32 knots
- +Generous fuel capacity for longer coastal passages
Cons
- −Online listings sometimes misstate it as 70 ft or 13 guests
- −Not the largest cabin volume in its class despite the beam
- −Fuel and ownership costs are in the premium range
- −Best suited to cruising, not offshore performance focus
The Azimut Fly 68 is a 68'10" flybridge yacht with a wide 17'2" beam, a GRP hull and superstructure, and the brand’s signature sporty Italian styling. It is a 4-cabin model with 3 bathrooms and a layout aimed at owner-operated cruising with crew support rather than maximum guest capacity.[1][6][9]
On the water, the standard twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350 package is rated for up to 32 knots, with published cruising speeds around 27–28 knots and a range typically quoted near 424 nautical miles at efficient speed.[3][6][10] The IPS pod drives should make docking and low-speed maneuvering more manageable than traditional shaft setups, which is a real advantage for a yacht of this size.[3][7]
Inside, the Fly 68 offers a practical livability package for up to 8 overnight guests, with 4 cabins and good fuel and water capacities for extended coastal use.[1][3][6] It is a strong value proposition only if the buyer wants Azimut styling, a flybridge layout, and modern propulsion; it is not an entry-level yacht, and some public listings inflate the length or guest count beyond the confirmed factory specification.[1][10][12]
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