Skip to main content

Azimut S8 Video Review: A Sporty 80 Footer With a New Interior

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

Watch on YouTube

The Azimut S8 is an 80 ft sport yacht with a composite hull and a carbon superstructure to keep weight down. We walked a brand new 2025 boat with Azimut's new Yachtique interior. She has a tender garage with room for a jet ski, an aft deck with a TV that pivots, a bow lounge, a sport flybridge with a grill, a bright salon, a full-beam owner's suite, three guest cabins and triple Volvo IPS 1350s.

A sport yacht that feels like a day boat

The S stands for sport, and the S8 uses carbon fibre above the hull to stay light. The gunwales sit low and the salon furniture is low too, so even on an 80 footer you feel close to the water. The 2025 boat has a new interior by Yachtique, Azimut's design division, with light wood, leather and curved corners. Joystick IPS makes her easy for an owner to handle.

The vibeSporty, light and very modern
The power3x Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350, 3,000 hp
Best forFamilies, owner drivers, 8 guests

What stood out on board

  • A carbon superstructure
    Carbon fibre above the composite hull keeps the boat light for its size.
  • A new Yachtique interior
    Light wood, leather panels and curved corners, with low furniture by big windows.
  • A TV that pivots
    On the aft deck it rises, then turns toward the dining area at the push of a button.
  • A garage for a three-seat jet ski
    Behind the stern panel, which opens up into a sun deck by the water.
  • A sport flybridge
    An electric Bimini, a grill, a table that rises and a helm with a FLIR camera.
  • Cameras everywhere
    Views of the cockpit, the sunbed and the engine room on the Garmin screens.
The S8 from above. 15:40
The aft deck, with a carbon dining table. 02:20
The salon, with low furniture by big windows. 12:00
The sport flybridge. 08:30
The full-beam owner's cabin. 22:40

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall80 ft 11 in (24.66 m)Big but easy to handle
Beam18 ft 4 in (5.58 m)A full-beam owner's suite
Draft5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)Fine for the Bahamas
Weight57.7 t (127,161 lb)Light, thanks to carbon
Tanks1,057 gal fuel, 291 gal water (4,000 L, 1,100 L)Long weekends away
Engines3x Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350Joystick and Skyhook docking
StabiliserSeakeeper 18Calm at anchor
GuestsOwner, VIP and two twin cabinsTwin cabins have Pullman beds
CrewTwo crew cabinsRun her with two or three crew
HelmDual Garmin screens, FLIR, StarlinkTwo helms and a docking station
GalleyFour-burner cooktop, oven, dishwasher, Miele fridgeCloses off with a pocket door
DesignInterior by YachtiqueAzimut's in-house design studio

Beach club and aft deck

The aft deck, from the swim platform. 00:20

The stern panel opens into a sun deck by the water, with a tender garage behind it for a tender and a three-seat jet ski. A passerelle reaches a high dock.

  • Shower.
    A carbon Elka shower that mounts at the stern.
  • Sunbed.
    Backrests on hydraulic lifts, and poles for shade.
  • TV.
    Rises and pivots toward the dining area.
  • Bar.
    A sink, an ice maker and an Isotherm fridge.
  • Docking station.
    A joystick and bow thruster aft.

Bow

The bow lounge, with backrests that flip. 07:00

Carbon columns and an overhang line the side decks. At the bow there is C-shaped seating around a carbon table and two sunbeds that face forward or flip to face the table.

  • Shade.
    Poles for a Bimini over the seating.
  • Lighting.
    Pop-up lights for evenings.
  • Audio.
    Speakers and controls by the seating.
  • Anchoring.
    Large cleats and a windlass with a covered latch.

Sport flybridge

The flybridge helm, with dual Garmin screens. 09:30

A sliding cover closes the stairway for kids. Even as a sport fly, the flybridge is large, with an electric Bimini that has lights built in.

  • Dining.
    A cushion lifts away and the table rises.
  • Galley.
    A Kenyon grill, a sink, a fridge and an ice maker.
  • Helm.
    Dual 16 in Garmin screens and a FLIR camera.
  • Mast.
    Radar, Starlink and FLIR, with no domes.

Salon and bar

The salon bar, with a sink that hides its drain. 14:00

Sliding doors and windows open the salon to the aft deck. A TV rises to starboard, and electric curtains add privacy in the marina.

  • Dining.
    For eight, under a large sunroof.
  • Bar.
    A sink, an ice maker, a fridge and a glass drawer.
  • Lighting.
    LED tracks and spotlights in slatted panels.
  • Espresso.
    Azimut cups in fitted cutouts by the helm.

Helm and galley

The main helm, covered in stitched leather. 17:40

The helm seat adjusts in every direction, and a door beside it lets the captain step out. The galley is below, behind a pocket door.

  • Controls.
    Throttles for the IPS 1350s, joystick, Skyhook and docking modes.
  • Comfort.
    AC vents and a leather footrest.
  • Galley.
    A four-burner cooktop, an oven and two sinks.
  • Cold storage.
    A full-size Miele fridge with three freezer drawers.

Cabins and crew area

A twin guest cabin, with a Pullman bed. 26:20

Wide steps lead down to a hallway with leather panels and plush carpet. The owner's suite is aft, the VIP forward and two twin cabins between.

Owner's suite

  • Bed.
    A king facing a TV hidden behind a mirror.
  • Closet.
    A walk-in with a safe.
  • Bathroom.
    A vanity, a marble column and a walk-in shower.

Guest cabins

  • Twin cabins.
    Two, each with a Pullman and a TV behind a mirror.
  • VIP cabin.
    Forward, with a triangle-shaped shower.
  • Day head.
    A dry head for guests.

Crew and engine room

  • Crew.
    Two cabins, a head and a washer and dryer.
  • Systems.
    A Seakeeper 18 and two stacked Cummins generators.
The verdict

The Azimut S8 pairs sport yacht lines with a calm, modern interior. The carbon superstructure keeps her light, the low gunwales and furniture keep you close to the water, and the new Yachtique design makes every room feel bright. The garage, the aft deck, the bow lounge and the flybridge give a family plenty of space outside, and joystick IPS makes her easy to dock. We did not sea trial her.

Estimate your Azimut S8 boat loan

YachtWay connects buyers with lenders. See your estimated monthly payment and get pre-approved without a credit hit.
No credit hit
​
10% of price
​
Financing term

Interest Rate (APR)

APR is your yearly loan cost. Most rates now range from 5% to 9%+

​

%

Lowest interest rate available

Estimated monthly payment
$0/mo
$4,375,000 loan · 5% APR · 20 years

Indicative only and subject to lender approval. YachtWay connects buyers with lenders and does not lend directly.

Found your Azimut S8? Insure it in minutes with MasterCover by YachtWay, our in-house cover built for owners of boats like this one.

Get an insurance quote

Other reviews you might like

Azimut Grande 25 Metri27:17Azimut Grande 25 Metri ReviewSame brand · A 2022 Azimut Grande 25 Metri with a carbon superstructure, a salon with windows down to the floor, a flybridge with two dining areas and a full-beam owner's suite.Azimut Grande 30 Metri20:14Azimut Grande 30 Metri ReviewSame brand · The new Azimut Grande 30 Metri, with a walk-around Infinity Sky Lounge, an aft terrace that folds out over the water, MTU engines on pods and a full-beam owner's suite.Azimut Seadeck 625:37Azimut Seadeck 6 ReviewSame brand · A 57 ft Azimut with fold-down side terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, a galley that hides behind doors, bulkheads made from recycled bottles and triple Volvo IPS 650s.
See all Azimut S8 for saleCurrent listings, specs and pricing on the model page

In this video

  1. 00:00 Aft deck overview
  2. 01:42 Rear lounge and dining
  3. 04:48 Bow lounge area
  4. 07:53 Sports flybridge tour
  5. 11:19 Main salon and helm
  6. 17:58 Yachtway finance & galley
  7. 19:36 Master cabin and suite
  8. 24:51 Guest cabins tour
  9. 29:37 Crew quarters
  10. 30:57 Engine room and conclusion
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios