Azimut Fly 78 Video Review: A Fresh Look for a Classic Flybridge
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The Azimut Fly 78 is a 78 ft flybridge yacht with a fresher, more modern finish than older Azimuts. We took a 2024 boat out in a 5 to 6 ft chop off Florida and then walked her. She has a bow lounge with a real marble table, an aft deck with a grill and a docking station, a bright salon, a galley by the helm, a three-berth crew cabin, four guest cabins and a flybridge with a glass sunroof.
Azimut has raised its game
The Fly 78 shows how far Azimut has come. Leather-wrapped handrails, silky panels, brass-look metal trims and curved wood give her a modern feel throughout. She handled a rough 5 to 6 ft chop very well on our sea trial. With triple Volvo IPS pods, a joystick at three stations and a big flybridge, she is an easy, sociable yacht for family cruising.
What stood out on board
- A real marble bow tableHeavy enough that it stays put at full speed.
- A docking station aftA joystick and bow thruster with a view of the platform.
- A salon table that transformsIt extends for dining or lowers into a coffee table.
- A flybridge TV that swingsIt slides out of the bar and turns to face any seat.
- A glass sunroofThe flybridge hardtop opens for light and air.
- Secured bathroom fittingsSoap and toothbrush holders sit inside the counter.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 77 ft 7 in (23.65 m) | Big flybridge volume |
| Beam | 18 ft 10 in (5.73 m) | A full-beam owner's cabin |
| Draft | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) | Fine for the Bahamas |
| Engines | 3x Volvo Penta IPS 1350 | Joystick docking |
| Speeds | 30 kn top, 26 kn cruise (builder figures) | Smooth in a 5 to 6 ft chop |
| Fuel | 1,321 gal | Long weekends away |
| Layout | Owner, VIP, double and twin cabins | Each with its own head |
| Crew | Three berths with a private head | Forward, by the galley |
| Flybridge | Grill, bar, dining for eight, sunroof | A second living room |
| Design | Alberto Mancini | Italian styling |
Bow
The bow has a Delta anchor with a chain lock, U-shaped seating and a real marble table that folds smaller.
- Storage.Under the cushions and in the bottle holders.
- Shade.Mounts for carbon Bimini poles.
- Boarding.A side gate that folds open.
- Windshield.With its own wipers.
Aft deck
The aft deck has a dining table, a grill, an ice maker and an Isotherm fridge. The swim platform lowers to launch the tender.
- Docking.A third station with a joystick.
- Lines.Winches with hidden storage.
- Shower.Carbon, by the platform.
- Lighting.Spotlights and speakers for evenings.
Salon and helm
Large windows make the salon feel even roomier. A TV pops up on the starboard side, and a hidden door closes off the helm.
- Table.Extends for dining or lowers into a coffee table.
- Coffee.A machine with storage below.
- Helm seats.Electric, with a footrest.
- Screens.Twin 16 in Garmin displays.
Galley and crew
The galley sits next to the helm with a four-burner cooktop, an oven, a house-style fridge and freezer and a dishwasher.
- Laundry.A separate washer and dryer.
- Crew cabin.Three berths with reading lights and an escape hatch.
- Crew head.Private, with a shower.
Cabins
Leather handrails lead down to four cabins, each with its own head. The finish mixes silk panels, suede and brass-look trims.
Guest cabins
- Twin cabin.With a Jack and Jill head.
- Double cabin.With a bigger head and a TV.
VIP
- Bed.Set at an angle in the bow.
- Head.A rain shower and a porthole.
Owner's cabin
- Layout.Full beam, with a walk-in closet.
- Vanity.A makeup table with a lit mirror.
- Bathroom.Dual sinks and a big rain shower.
Flybridge
The flybridge has a wide lounge aft, dining for eight under a glass sunroof that opens, a bar with a grill and a helm.
- TV.Slides out of the bar and swings to any seat.
- Bar.A sink, a fridge and an ice maker.
- Shade.An electric Bimini.
- Connectivity.Starlink on board.
The Azimut Fly 78 is a big step forward in finish for the brand. The marble bow table, the transforming salon table and the swinging flybridge TV are clever touches, the cabins are bright and well kept, and she rode a rough sea with ease. For a family who wants a sociable, easy to drive flybridge yacht, she is a strong option.
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