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Lazzara 80 Video Review: An American Flybridge With Four Helms

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

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The Lazzara 80 is an American flybridge motor yacht, and this 2004 boat was built in Tampa, Florida. She had a full refit in 2016, including rebuilt engines. We walked her in Stuart, Florida, and took her out for a short run. The main deck has a salon, a dining table for six, a big galley and an enclosed helm. Below there is a full-beam owner's suite and two guest cabins, plus two crew cabins forward, and the flybridge has a Jacuzzi and a bar.

Space and features that have aged well

Set the age aside and what stands out is how much space and kit this boat has. Real crystal glasses sit in cabinets with slots that hold them by the stem, so they stay put in a chop. The carpets have extra padding underneath, and the walls have a linen texture. There are two washer-dryer sets and an ironing board that folds out of a cabinet.

The vibeClassic, roomy and well kept
The power2x Caterpillar C30, 1,550 hp each (builder figures)
Best forFamily cruising, guests, owner-operators

What stood out on board

  • Four helm stations
    The main helm, the flybridge and two docking stations aft, one on each side.
  • A flybridge Jacuzzi
    Rare on an 80 ft boat, with a bar and three stools beside it.
  • A full-beam owner's suite
    More headroom than the salon, with a walk-in shower and a bench.
  • Crew cabins that feel like guest cabins
    A double with a desk and a bunk room, each with its own head.
  • Quiet at low speed
    At 7.5 kn it was so quiet we wondered if the engines were on.
  • A helm that hides
    The flybridge electronics lower out of sight when you leave the boat.
The Lazzara 80, out on the water in Florida. 15:04
The main salon, with big windows on both sides. 00:24
The galley, with an island and a household fridge. 02:32
The full-beam owner's cabin. 07:52
The flybridge seating area. 16:40

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall80 ft (24.4 m)Room for five cabins
Beam20 ft 2 in (6.15 m)A full-beam owner's suite
Draft3 ft 11 in (1.2 m) (builder figures)Fine for Florida waters
Fuel2,000 gal (7,571 L)Long range between stops
Water400 gal (1,514 L)Plenty for guests
Power2x Caterpillar C30, 1,550 hp (builder figures)Engines rebuilt in the 2016 refit
Year and refitBuilt 2004 in Tampa, refitted 2016Updated systems
LayoutOwner's suite, two guest cabins, two crew cabinsUse the crew cabins for guests
HelmsMain, flybridge and two aft docking stationsEasy docking on either side
ComfortStabilisers, bow thrusterCalm and easy to handle
FlybridgeJacuzzi, bar, ice maker, two fridge drawersThe best spot on board
LaundryTwo washer-dryer setsFresh linen on long trips

Salon and dining

The dining area, with crystal in the cabinets. 01:28

Sliding doors open from the aft deck into the salon, with a TV on the starboard side and lounge seating. The dining table seats six.

  • Glass cabinets.
    Slots hold each crystal glass by the stem.
  • Windows.
    Big windows on both sides.
  • Storage.
    Cabinets along the walkway to the galley.
  • Stairs.
    Lead down to the owner's and guest cabins.

Galley and helm

The main helm, forward of the galley. 12:24

The galley has an island with a dual sink and a dishwasher, and a breakfast nook for four or five. The helm sits forward, with a side door to the bow.

  • Cooking.
    A four-burner cooktop, microwave and full oven.
  • Cold.
    A household fridge freezer, ice maker and wine cooler.
  • Helm seat.
    A hand pump adds lumbar support.
  • Controls.
    Garmin, stabiliser and Side-Power bow thruster.
  • Day head.
    Next to the breakfast nook.

Crew cabins

The bunk cabin, with oversized berths. 06:00

The crew area forward is finished so well it could be used for guests. The carpets have extra padding and the walls a linen texture.

  • Double cabin.
    A full-size bed, a desk and a dry head.
  • Bunk cabin.
    Two oversized bunks, a closet and its own head.
  • Laundry.
    A washer and dryer as separate units.
  • Ironing.
    A board that folds out of a cabinet.

Owner's and guest cabins

The owner's walk-in shower, with a bench. 08:40

A wide hallway with a second washer-dryer leads to three cabins on the lower deck, with the owner's suite all the way aft.

Owner's suite

  • Bed.
    A king bed with nightstands on both sides.
  • Desk.
    A proper work desk and a large TV.
  • Bathroom.
    Dual sinks and a walk-in shower with a bench.
  • Light.
    Windows on both sides.

Guest cabins

  • Beds.
    Two mirror-image cabins with queen beds.
  • Sound.
    A TV and speakers behind a panel.
  • Heads.
    Each has its own, with a shower.

Bow and aft deck

One of the two aft docking stations. 16:08

High walkways with a thick grab rail lead to a sunbed at the bow for three or four. The aft deck seats eight to ten, with a TV and a fridge.

  • Cleats.
    Beautifully shaped, with mood lights beside them.
  • Anchor.
    A windlass with controls, a lock and a freshwater outlet.
  • Docking.
    Engine and thruster controls on each side of the aft deck.
  • Flag post.
    For a wind flag or an anchor ball.

Flybridge

The flybridge bar, under a canvas top. 17:12

Steep stairs lead up from the aft deck, with gentler stairs inside by the galley. Up top there is seating for four or five, a table and a Jacuzzi.

  • Bar.
    Three stools, an ice maker and two fridge drawers.
  • Shade.
    A soft canvas top over the lounge.
  • Helm.
    A captain's seat with a leg rest and a love seat.
  • Electronics.
    Lower out of sight when not in use.
The verdict

The Lazzara 80 shows how much space a 20-year-old American yacht can offer. You get an owner's suite, two guest cabins and two crew cabins that could be guest cabins too. The flybridge has a Jacuzzi and a bar, and there are four helm stations. The 2016 refit and rebuilt engines help her feel up to date. We only ran her at low speed, so we cannot speak to her ride at cruise.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction
  2. 04:44 Crew Accommodations
  3. 06:55 Guest Cabins
  4. 11:03 Helm
  5. 13:13 Bow
  6. 15:05 Aft
  7. 16:15 Flybridge
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
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