August 17, 2026
The Azimut Grande 27M: When 88 Feet Feels Like 100
Azimut's Grande 27M packs 100-foot volume into an 88-foot raised-pilothouse yacht: a main-deck full-beam owner's suite, carbon-fiber superst…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 87' 10" |
| Beam | 21' 7" |
| Draft | 6' 4" |
| Displacement | 205,028 lbs |
| Engines | 2 x MAN R V12 (1,900 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,510 gal |
| Water Capacity | 528 gal |
| Cabins / Heads | 4/5 Cabins + 2 Crew / 5 Heads + 2 Crew |
| Max Speed | 28 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 24 knots |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Azimut. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 17, 2026.
You want a genuine crewed superyacht that still fits under 90 feet. The Grande 27M puts a main-deck owner's suite in an 87'10" hull.
Part of the Azimut Grande series — see how owners step up through the lineup.
Quick Verdict
- Carbon fiber superstructure reduces weight by 30 percent, enabling full-height windows and expanded interior volume without sacrificing stability or performance
- Main-deck master suite eliminates the single biggest compromise in this size class, putting the owner on the same level as the salon and galley
- Raised pilothouse layout allows experienced owners to run the boat themselves while maintaining the option for professional crew on longer passages
Our Take
The Grande 27M represents Azimut's most disciplined thinking in this size class. The carbon-fiber work is not just marketing, it is structural engineering that delivers measurable performance gains. The raised pilothouse layout solves the main-deck master problem without the usual compromises, and the build quality reflects the yard's move upmarket over the past decade. The MAN V12s are proven, the systems are accessible, and the hull design is conservative enough to inspire confidence in varied sea states.
This boat is for the experienced owner who values layout efficiency over sheer size. If you have run a 70-footer and felt cramped, or a 100-footer and felt like you were paying for space you never used, the Grande 27M hits the middle. It is not a boat for someone who needs to impress at the dock. It is a boat for someone who wants to leave the dock and actually use what they own. The two-crew setup works if you are hands-on. The four-guest-cabin layout works if you are selective about who you invite. And the performance envelope works if you value the ability to move quickly between destinations without turning every trip into a fuel stop.
The resale story is improving but still requires patience. Azimut's U.S. dealer network has strengthened, and the brand's reputation for build quality is solid in Europe, but you are not buying a Ferretti or a Sunseeker where liquidity is guaranteed. Maintenance costs are predictable if you stay on top of service intervals, and parts availability through the dealer network is better than it was five years ago. The boat holds value if you keep hours reasonable and avoid deferred maintenance. Expect to take a 20 to 25 percent hit in the first three years, then a slower depreciation curve if the boat is well documented. This is not a flip. This is a five-to-seven-year hold if you want to exit cleanly..
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Azimut Grande 27M Overview
The Grande 27M measures 87'10" overall on a 21'7" beam and 6'4" draft, with 2,510 gallons of fuel and 528 gallons of water.
A raised pilot house frees the main deck for the layout's headline feature: an owner's suite with full-height windows, with the guest cabins on the deck below.
Performance & Handling
Twin 1,900 hp V12 diesels deliver a published 28-knot maximum and 24-knot cruise at test load. The planing hull runs 13.6 degrees of deadrise at the stern and 16.8 amidships.
Full-load displacement is 205,028 lbs, with carbon fiber through the superstructure to hold weight — and the center of gravity — down.
Interior & Accommodations
Four to five cabins and five heads sleep eight to ten guests, with two crew cabins and two crew heads. The main-deck owner's suite is the argument for the boat: sea views through full-height glass and a level of privacy the lower deck cannot offer.
Guest cabins sit below, keeping the main deck to the owner, the saloon and the cockpit.
Market Position
In the Grande collection the 27M sits above the Grande 26M as the smallest hull with a true main-deck owner's suite — the feature that defines big-yacht living.
It is the size where Azimut's superyacht formula turns complete: raised pilot house, crew circulation, and volumes borrowed from much larger boats.
Who the Grande 27M Is For
Buy the Grande 27M if the main-deck master is the point — an owner who wants superyacht privacy and views without running past 90 feet.
The Grande 26M saves length if the flybridge lifestyle matters more than the master's location; the Grande 30M steps up when five full cabins and three crew become the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cabins does the Azimut Grande 27M have?
Four or five guest cabins with five heads, plus two crew cabins and two crew heads. The headline is the wide-body main-deck owner's suite — forward, full-beam, with the outlook a below-decks master cannot offer.
How much fuel does the Azimut Grande 27M carry?
2,510 gallons of fuel and 528 gallons of water — tankage for real cruising grounds, not just harbor-to-harbor.
What makes the Azimut Grande 27M a superyacht at 88 feet?
The layout. A wide-body main-deck owner's suite, separated crew circulation, and Carbon-Tech construction buy the volume of a larger boat — Azimut packaged the defining features of its bigger Grandes into the smallest hull in the series.
Does the Azimut Grande 27M require professional crew?
Plan on it — the Grande series is where Azimut ownership becomes a crewed program, and the 27M's two crew cabins are drawn for exactly that. A captain plus one is the typical arrangement at this size.
How fast is the Azimut Grande 27M?
A published 28-knot maximum and 24-knot cruise from twin 1,900-hp MAN V12s — quick for a genuine crewed superyacht.
How big is the Azimut Grande 27M?
87'10" overall with a 21'7" beam and a 6'4" draft, displacing 205,028 pounds at full load — superyacht volume in a hull that still fits under 90 feet.