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A 77-foot flybridge yacht that uses triple IPS propulsion to create unusual guest-and-crew separation without giving up 33-knot performance.
The Azimut Fly 78 is the model where machinery layout becomes a guest-experience decision. At 77 feet 7 inches overall, it carries four guest cabins, eight guest berths and two crew berths, but the distinctive feature is how triple IPS propulsion frees space and lets Azimut move the crew quarters, galley and wheelhouse into a more clearly separated service zone.
That separation matters if the yacht will be crewed regularly. Instead of forcing crew to pass repeatedly through guest spaces, the forward service arrangement gives professional operations a more discreet path. For an owner who entertains clients, travels with several couples or spends longer stretches aboard, that can be more valuable than another few feet of salon length.
Triple Volvo Penta IPS 1200 or IPS 1350 packages also keep the 78 unusually quick for its volume. Azimut publishes up to 33 knots at maximum speed and up to 26 knots at cruise. Joystick control, Active Trim and integrated Garmin monitoring help reduce the operating burden, although three engines and three pods also mean three propulsion trains to service.
The compromise is therefore clear: the Fly 78 buys privacy, packaging efficiency and performance by increasing machinery count. If you want a more traditional twin-engine shaft yacht, the Fly 72 is the logical comparison. If you want the latest stern architecture and more crew capacity, the Fly 82 takes another step into flagship territory.
The Fly 78 measures 77 feet 7 inches overall with an 18-foot-10-inch beam and a published full-load displacement of 127,690 pounds. The planing hull carries 16.3 degrees of aft deadrise. Azimut combines GRP with carbon fiber in the upper structure to preserve a lower center of gravity while supporting the yacht’s large flybridge and interior volume.
Azimut says carbon-fiber lamination can lighten upper components by up to 30 percent and reduce natural roll momentum by up to 15 percent. On a yacht this large, that is a packaging tool: the designer can create more volume and larger exterior structures without adding the same amount of weight high above the waterline.
Draft is published at 5 feet 10 inches including props at full load. Beam is nearly 19 feet. Those numbers make berth selection a real ownership decision. The yacht needs a marina with the width, depth, power and maneuvering room to support it, plus a yard capable of hauling a roughly 58-metric-ton vessel when needed.
The Fly 78 uses three Volvo Penta IPS packages rather than two conventional shaft lines. Buyers can encounter IPS 1200 units rated at 900 hp each or IPS 1350 units rated at 1,000 hp each. That means total installed power can reach 3,000 hp, supporting a manufacturer-published top speed of up to 33 knots.
Triple pods do more than add thrust. Their compact installation changes the lower-deck packaging and is central to the 78’s separation between guest and crew functions. Joystick control also gives the helm coordinated low-speed movement, which is useful in a yacht with nearly 19 feet of beam.
The ownership trade is maintenance count. A pre-purchase inspection should account for three engines, three pods, propellers, seals, steering components, cooling systems and software histories. A low-hour yacht with weak service records can be a worse buy than a higher-hour yacht with documented Volvo Penta maintenance.
Azimut publishes a 1,321-US-gallon fuel capacity. At 17.3 knots, official fuel consumption is 10.7 liters per nautical mile with a 420-nautical-mile range. At 26 knots, consumption rises to 12.8 liters per nautical mile and range falls to 351 nautical miles.
The relatively moderate change in liters per mile between the two published points is one reason the 78 can cover ground quickly without becoming an absurdly inefficient planing yacht for its size. Azimut classifies the model as a Low Emission Yacht and attributes part of that efficiency to triple pod propulsion, optimized waterlines and carbon-fiber weight control.
Fuel is only one part of the running budget. Three-engine servicing, dockage, crew, insurance and hotel systems can outweigh small differences in gallons per hour.
Azimut publishes up to 33 knots at maximum speed and 26 knots at cruise. That is noteworthy because the Fly 78 is carrying four guest cabins, substantial crew separation and almost 128,000 pounds at full load. The triple-IPS package is the reason the yacht can combine that volume with relatively sporty handling and joystick maneuverability. At 17.3 knots the published range is 420 nautical miles, giving owners a slower, more economical operating point when distance matters more than arrival time.
The Fly 78’s flybridge is divided into three useful zones: forward sunbathing, a protected bar-and-dinette section under the hardtop and an open aft area that can be configured around the owner’s preferred social use. The bow adds a second exterior lounge with facing seating and sunbeds. Inside, buyers can choose a Full Lounge layout that turns the main deck into a broad social space. The more important operational detail is forward: the wheelhouse and galley form a service area with direct exterior access, helping crew work without crossing the guest salon repeatedly.
Specification varies by hull, market and option package. These are the features that materially shape how the yacht is used; verify the actual build sheet on the individual yacht before purchase.
Eight guests sleep in four dedicated cabins, including a full-beam owner suite and multiple VIP-level guest spaces.
Crew quarters, galley and wheelhouse are organized to reduce service traffic through the guest salon.
Three pod drives support high output, joystick maneuvering and the lower-deck packaging that defines the yacht.
Sunbathing, bar-and-dining and flexible aft areas let multiple activities happen at once.
A more open main-deck arrangement can prioritize social space over a conventional salon-and-dining split.
Engines, alarms, pumps, tanks, ventilation, audio and climate functions can be monitored through the integrated system.
Facing seating and forward sunbeds give guests a second outdoor destination away from the stern.
Carbon fiber high in the yacht helps manage weight, stability and usable volume.
The Fly 78 is a systems-heavy yacht. Beyond three engines and pods, owners may be managing generators, air conditioning, integrated Garmin monitoring, trim interceptors, freshwater systems, pumps, entertainment, stabilizers where fitted and the support systems required for crewed operation. Survey scope should reflect that reality. Every major hotel system should be run under load, and the propulsion inspection should be performed by technicians familiar with Volvo Penta IPS.
The Fly 78 is 77 feet 7 inches long, 18 feet 10 inches wide and draws 5 feet 10 inches at full load. That combination rules out casual marina planning. Confirm actual slip width, water depth, shore power, turning basin and local haul-out capacity. If the yacht will travel between seasonal regions, check berth availability at both ends before assuming the same marinas used by a 68- or 72-foot boat can accommodate it.
Use the gallery to inspect the running profile, flybridge, aft cockpit, bow seating, helm, salon, galley, owner suite, guest cabins, crew areas and transom. On a yacht at this scale, circulation and separation between guests, crew and machinery matter as much as décor.
Pricing for the Azimut Fly 78 varies with model year, engine package, hours, stabilizers, electronics, décor, service history and geography. Use the approved pricing registry for the live page rather than mixing dealer MSRP, brokerage asks and older-generation boats into one range.
Annual ownership should be built from the actual yacht. Start with dockage, insurance, scheduled engine and propulsion service, generator and HVAC maintenance, haul-outs, bottom work, detailing, storage where applicable, crew and fuel based on realistic annual hours.
Pricing, ownership-cost and payment examples are estimates for research purposes only and are not offers or commitments to extend credit.
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The Fly 78 is the privacy-and-packaging model in this part of the range. The Fly 72 uses twin MAN shafts and offers a more conventional machinery layout. The Fly 78 adds triple IPS and clearer service separation. The Fly 82 retains triple IPS but adds Deck2Deck stern architecture, more crew accommodation and flagship-level systems.
A Fly 78 should be purchased from its maintenance history outward. New dealer inventory gives the buyer a controlled specification and warranty path. Brokerage yachts can vary significantly in stabilizers, electronics, décor and crew use. Private-party transactions can be workable, but title, lien payoff, survey and insurance coordination need to be established before a deposit becomes non-refundable. Because the propulsion layout is central to the yacht, a general marine survey should be paired with detailed Volvo Penta engine-and-pod inspections.
New from dealer — verify final specification, options, warranty and delivery costs.
Brokerage yacht — compare service history, survey findings, hours and equipment, not asking price alone.
Private party — establish ownership documents, lien status, survey and closing requirements before a non-refundable deposit.
Imported yacht — confirm taxes, documentation, certification and registration before assuming the transaction can close normally.
Already looking at a specific Fly 78? Send Float Finance the listing. Whether the yacht is represented by a dealer, broker or qualified private seller, we can help you evaluate financing around the actual vessel and transaction rather than a generic payment estimate.
Asking prices vary with model year, IPS package, hours, stabilizers, electronics, décor, geography and service history. Do not compare a heavily optioned, professionally maintained yacht with a lower-priced example on asking price alone.
Azimut lists four guest cabins with eight berths, plus a separate crew cabin with two berths. There are four guest head compartments and one crew head.
Azimut publishes 10.7 liters per nautical mile at 17.3 knots for a 420-nautical-mile range, and 12.8 liters per nautical mile at 26 knots for a 351-nautical-mile range.
The model is offered with three Volvo Penta IPS 1200 units at 900 hp each or three IPS 1350 units at 1,000 hp each. The triple-pod layout is fundamental to the yacht’s performance and interior packaging.
Build the budget from dockage, insurance, crew, three-engine and three-pod servicing, generators, HVAC, stabilizers if fitted, haul-out, bottom work, detailing and fuel. Generic percentages are too crude for a yacht with this systems profile.
Azimut publishes 1.77 meters, or 5 feet 10 inches, including props at full load. Verify the exact yacht and local depth conditions before selecting a berth.
Potentially, yes, subject to lender, borrower and vessel eligibility. Survey, insurance, documentation and condition will typically matter more as yacht value rises.
No. With nearly 78 feet of length, an 18-foot-10-inch beam and roughly 127,690 pounds of full-load displacement, overland movement requires specialized yacht transport.
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