Azimut Fly 68: The 70-Footer You Can Actually Run Yourself

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”Azimut has spent the last ten years fixing the build quality issues that hurt their reputation in the early 2010s, and the Fly 68 reflects that maturation. The hull is solid, the systems are well-integrated, and the IPS installation is clean. This is not a hand-built Italian masterpiece, but it’s also not the gel-coat disaster some buyers still associate with the brand. If you’re comparing this to a Prestige or a Princess in the same size range, the build quality is comparable, and the performance edge goes to Azimut because of the IPS efficiency.

This boat is for the owner who wants to run a 70-footer without the operational complexity of hiring crew. It’s not for the buyer who wants a traditional yacht with a captain’s cabin forward and a formal dining saloon. It’s also not for someone who plans to cross oceans or spend weeks at anchor in remote locations. The Fly 68 is a weekend cruiser with enough range to explore the Bahamas and enough speed to make day trips feel effortless. If that matches your usage pattern, this is one of the best platforms in the category.

Resale on Azimut has improved as the brand’s quality has stabilized, but you’re still going to take a harder depreciation hit in the first three years compared to a Ferretti or a Viking. That gap narrows after year five, and by year ten, the market treats them similarly. Maintenance costs are predictable if you stay on top of the service intervals, and the Volvo IPS system has strong support across Florida. This is not a boat you buy as an investment, but it’s also not a boat that will bankrupt you in year three if you maintain it properly..””