Azimut Atlantis 45 Video Review: A Weekender With Every Option
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Azimut Atlantis 45 sits between a dayboat and a cruiser, big enough for weekends and small enough to feel close to the water. We walked a 2023 boat in Miami with one owner and the options buyers look for: a Seakeeper 6, Volvo joystick with Skyhook, a Garmin glass cockpit, FLIR, Starlink and a tender garage. She has a cockpit grill, two cabins with their own heads and twin Volvo IPS 650s.
The sweet spot between dayboat and cruiser
The Atlantis range is Azimut's sporty line, with Italian style and real cruising ability. This 45 is set up for long weekends: the tender launches from under the sunbed, the cockpit has a grill and ice maker, and below there is a galley, a dinette and two cabins. The options on board make life easier and help resale value, because they are what every buyer asks for.
What stood out on board
- A tender garageThe tender sits under the sunbed and launches at the push of a button.
- The options buyers wantSeakeeper 6, Skyhook, a Garmin glass cockpit, FLIR night vision, Starlink and a chain counter.
- A cockpit set for outdoor livingA grill, an ice maker, a top-loading fridge and freezer and a table that extends.
- An opening sunroofSlides open for starry nights and skyline cruises.
- A dinette that becomes a bedThe lower table drops to make a third sleeping area.
- Two headsA dry head for the owner and a guest head that doubles as a day head.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 47 ft 11 in (14.6 m) | Feels more like a 55 footer |
| Beam | 13 ft 9 in (4.19 m) | Room for two cabins and a dinette |
| Draft | 3 ft 7 in (1.1 m) | Shallow enough for the Bahamas |
| Dry weight | 16.6 t (36,596 lb) | Solid in a chop |
| Tanks | 264 gal fuel, 93 gal water (1,000 L, 350 L) | Weekends without a refill |
| Power (as filmed) | 2x Volvo Penta D6-IPS650, 960 hp | Joystick and Skyhook docking |
| Speeds | 35 kn top, 28 kn cruise (builder figures) | We did not measure them |
| Stabiliser | Seakeeper 6 | Rock steady at anchor |
| Layout | Owner's cabin forward, three-bed guest cabin, two heads | The dinette can be a third cabin |
| Helm | Twin 12 in Garmin screens, FLIR, bow thruster | Safer night runs |
| Cockpit | Grill, ice maker, fridge and freezer | Lunch at anchor without going below |
| Connectivity | Starlink, KVH dome | Work from the boat |
Swim platform and aft sunbed
The hydraulic swim platform lowers into the water, and the tender launches from the garage under the sunbed. The sunbed has a raised headrest and a bar to stop you sliding.
- Storage.Under the cushions, for gear you use most.
- Shade.A canvas Bimini over the sunbed.
- Gate.Closes off the cockpit for kids and pets.
Cockpit
U-shaped seating fits six to eight, and fold-out flaps make the table bigger. Director's chairs can add more seats.
- Grill.With an ice maker and a top-loading fridge and freezer.
- Storage.Under the benches, for water toys.
- Sunroof.Opens for night cruises.
- Audio.A subwoofer and speakers aft.
Helm
The helm is a cool spot on a hot day, with two AC vents ahead and one by your feet.
- Screens.A Garmin glass cockpit with twin 12 in displays.
- Docking.Volvo joystick with Skyhook and a Side-Power bow thruster.
- Night vision.A FLIR camera on the hardtop.
- Anchoring.A chain counter at the helm.
Bow
A large sunbed covers the bow, behind two big windshield wipers. On the hardtop sit Starlink, a KVH dome and the FLIR camera.
- Sunbed.For long sunbathing sessions.
- Anchor locker.Also holds the fenders.
- Skyhook.Holds position while bridges open.
Galley and salon
Below deck feels large, with windows on both sides, a skylight and a mirror at the end. The galley is to starboard and the dinette to port.
- Galley.A hidden sink, a two-burner cooktop and a microwave.
- Panel.The breakers and generator controls are within reach.
- Dinette.C-shaped, with a table that lowers to a bed.
- Shades.On the windows for privacy at the marina.
Cabins and engine room
The owner's cabin is forward with plenty of headroom, and a large guest cabin with three beds sits aft. A hatch next to the galley leads to the engines.
Owner's cabin
- TV.Wall mounted, with a soundbar.
- Head.A dry head with a walk-in shower and a bench.
- Details.No toe kick and no low door frame.
Guest cabin
- Beds.Three, with large windows and a TV.
- Head.A shower behind a partition, also used as a day head.
Engine room
- Engines.Twin Volvo D6 IPS 650s.
- Service.Engines, pods and bottom paint done before we filmed.
The Atlantis 45 is a well-judged weekender. The tender garage, the cockpit grill and the opening sunroof make days on board easy, and the Seakeeper, Skyhook and FLIR take the stress out of anchoring, waiting for bridges and running at night. Below, two cabins with their own heads and a dinette that becomes a bed give more room than you expect at 45 ft. This boat had a full service just before we filmed.
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