Azimut Grande 27M

vs.

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

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The Sunseeker 88 Yacht is a fast flybridge yacht designed for crew operation and serious cruising. With a top speed of up to 28 knots from its modified vee planing hull design and shaft drive propulsion, the 88 Yacht can accommodate eight guests in four cabins. The Azimut Grande 27 Metri offers near-identical performance and accommodation and so is a direct rival to the Sunseeker 88 Yacht. Overall, the Azimut is the slightly larger yacht at 26.7m (87ft 10in) in length with a beam of 6.59m (21ft 7in), but interior volume and deck space is a very close match.

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At a Glance

Azimut Grande 27M

Status

In Production

2017 - Present

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Status

In Production

2021 - Present

26.78m

Beam 6.59m

Draft 1.93m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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10 Guests

8 Guests or 10 is Optional

4 Cabins Optional 5 Cabin Layout

4 Crew

26.38m

Beam 6.47m

Draft 1.95m

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

0.00

8 Guests

4 Cabins

4 Crew

Performance

Fast planing yachts with modified Vee hull designs, the Sunseeker and Azimut also come with very similar engine options so it is no surprise to see they both offer top speeds around 28 knots and cruising speeds in the mid-20s. The range of the two yachts should be fairly similar at various speeds, however, the Sunseeker 88 Yacht does have the larger fuel tanks and so its range may well be better overall.

Cruising Speed
Azimut Grande 27M

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Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

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Top Speed
Azimut Grande 27M

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Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

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Range

500 NM

500NM

1000 NM

1000NM

1500 NM

1500NM
Azimut Grande 27M

1,085 nm @ 10 knots
Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

1,300 nm @ 11 knots

Fuel Capacity

Azimut Grande 27M

-
Sunseeker 88 Yacht

-

Interior

The Sunseeker and Azimut salons are set on one level with the lounge aft and the dining table forward. Both salons are very bright and enjoy a full-height glass, the Azimut Grande 27 Metri salon windows are the more spectacular but the Sunseeker 88 Yacht features sliding side deck doors for added spectacle and inside/outside style.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Accommodation

The Sunseeker has all of its cabins on the lower deck with a full-beam Owner’s suite amidships that includes a lounge, study area and neat dressing table within the walk-in closet. The Azimut’s raised main deck Owner’s suite enjoys a private entrance and features spectacular full-height glass, with a dressing table and lounge seating. This leaves the three guest suites below decks, and they are impressively big with lots of space around the berths.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Helm Station

Both yachts feature an upper flybridge helm station, the Sunseeker 88 Yacht coming with two seats, the Azimut Grande 27 Metri four, so more people can enjoy the ride. The Azimut’s Owner’s cabin design creates a separate pilothouse-style helm station, whereas the lower helm on the Sunseeker feels very much part of the yacht, joining the galley via a bar area that allows guests to gather before the deep windscreens and really use this part of the yacht.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Deck Areas

Both yachts offer an almost identical set of features, with main deck aft dining, a foredeck lounge and multifunction transom and swim platform that delivers stowage and lounging options. The main difference is the Sunseeker’s more practical full walkaround main deck, whereas the Azimut’s main deck steps up forward to allow space for the full-beam Owner’s cabin.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Flybridge

For such undeniably sophisticated yachts, both flybridge designs keep things nice and simple in terms of layout - the style is typically impressive. The aft deck is left clear for sunloungers with a dining and bar area in the middle section. A hardtop and sunroof are available on both yachts.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Beach Club

A true beach club should be a waterside lounge and terrace. Usually at the stern, a beach club might open on one, two or three sides of the yacht. It should be practical, able to withstand plenty of use, watersports and saltwater, but also luxurious, creating a spectacular retreat day or night.

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Compare Layouts

The main design difference between the two yachts is that where the Sunseeker has all of its cabins on the lower deck, the Azimut creates a raised main deck Owner’s cabin forward, pushing the interior helm up into a pilothouse-style position. The Azimut’s design also allows for an optional five-cabin layout, with the forward VIP suite on the lower deck switching to two twin-berth cabins. Both designs work: the Azimut's main salon doesn't feel squeezed by the Owner's cabin, while the Sunseeker's four cabins all feel of a good size.

Flybridge

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Main Deck

Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Standard

Alternative saloon and dining arrangement Option

Lower Deck

Azimut Grande 27M

Standard

Optional 5 cabin layout Option

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2

Wheel house

Azimut Grande 27M

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Azimut Grande 27M Used Prices

In Production Since: 2017

Average Price* £5.1m
Price Range ^† £4.2m - £6.2m
Average Age 4 years

£5.1m

£4.2m

£6.2m

£5.1m

Grande 27M For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 20 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
^†These yachts ranged from 1 - 7yrs old.

Rivals to Azimut Grande 27M

Sunseeker 88 Yacht Used Prices

In Production Since: 2021

Average Price* £5.6m
Price Range ^† £4.8m - £6.6m
Average Age 2 years

£5.6m

£4.8m

£6.6m

£5.6m

88 Yacht For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 7 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
^†These yachts ranged from 1 - 3yrs old.

Rivals to Sunseeker 88 Yacht

Specification Data

Model Name:	Grande 27M	88 Yacht Mk2
Builder:	Azimut	Sunseeker
Range:	Azimut Grande	Sunseeker Yacht
Principal Characteristics
Body Type:	Flybridge, Superyacht	Flybridge, Superyacht
Use Types:	Cruising	Cruising
LOA:	26.78m	26.38m
Max Beam:	6.59m	6.47m
Draft:	1.93m (Full Load)	1.95m
Gross Tonnage:	145 GT	90 GT
Displacement:	92,960 Kg (Full Load)	75,000 Kg (Dry Weight)
Hull Material:	GRP / Fibreglass (GRP)	GRP / Fibreglass (GRP)
Superstructure:	Carbon Fibre	GRP
Fuel Capacity:	9,500 Litres	11,000 Litres
Fresh Water Capacity:	2,000 Litres	1,400 Litres
Black Water capacity:	850 Litres	435 Litres
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer:	Stefano Righini	Sunseeker
Interior Designer:	Achille Salvagni	Sunseeker, Design Unlimited
Accommodation
Guests:	8 (Optional 10)	8
Cabins:	4 - 5	4
Berths:	1x King2x Double2x Single	1x Queen1x Double4x Single
Guests Heads:	5 (max 6)	5
Crew
Crew:	3 to 4	4
Crew Cabins:	2	2
Crew Heads:	2	1
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:	28 knots	28 knots
Max Range:	1,085 NM @ 10 knots	1,300 NM @ 11 knots
Engine Options:	-	Compare Engine Options
Brand:	MAN	MTU MTU
Model:	V12-1900	12V 2000 M9610V 2000 M96L
Qty:	x2	x2 x2
Power:	1,900 bhp (1 Kw) each @ 2,300 rpm	1,800 bhp (1 Kw) each @ 2,450 rpm 1,600 bhp (1 Kw) each @ 2,450 rpm
Max Speed:	28 knots	28 knots -
Cruising Speed:	26 knots @ 2250 rpm	20 knots -
Economic Speed:	10 knots @ 1000 rpm	12 knots -
Max Range at Full Speed:	301 nm @ 28 knots	- -
Cylinders:	12 Cylinder	12 Cylinder 10 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

The market for 25m-30m (80ft-100ft) fast, four-cabin flybridge yachts is incredible competitive, with all the big names and quite a few smaller ones offering some great yachts for sale. The British-built Sunseeker has a notable local rival in the Princess Y85, while the Italian yards mount a very strong attack. As well as Azimut, Sanlorenzo offers two very different yacht styles with its contemporary SL86 and more progressive SX88, while Ferretti has its excellent 850. All of the above yachts are four cabin as standard. However, the lesser known but award-winning Sirena 88 presents an interesting option with its sophisticated design offering a five-cabin layout as standard, including a main deck Owner’s suite. Interestingly, the 88 Yacht might find one of its main rivals very close to home, with the Sunseeker 90 Ocean offering five cabins and more space almost everywhere.

Check out the rivals for the Azimut Grande 27M or the Sunseeker 88 Yacht Mk2.

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WRITTEN BY

Carl Richardson

WRITTEN BY

Carl Richardson

Carl is a writer, editor, presenter and content creator specialising in yachting as well as men’s luxury. A former magazine editor, Carl has amassed some 20 years of hands-on experience with motorboats, testing over 350 models.

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