Face Off: Azimut 64 Fly Vs. Sea Ray L650 Fly

These stylish flybridge yachts always rank high on the pre-owned market.

AZIMUT 64 FLY [2011 – CURRENT]

“Not only is the yacht remarkably well-balanced underway, and pretty damn quick, but the marriage of the Cats’ considerable torque to a pair of perfectly pitched propellers produce a boat with quite extraordinary acceleration and poise, right through the rev range.”

— Power and Motoryacht

“Beauty, powerful engines, cruising elegance, stability at anchor and the option to choose between two layouts for the saloon… there are numerous excellent reasons that can lead to choosing the Azimut 64. These distinctive elements place the 64 at the top of its category.”

— TopSpeed.com

“The Azimut 64 Flybridge took Italian styling and luxury to the next level when she was introduced in 2011″

— Motorboating and Sailing (UK)

SEA RAY L650 [2015 – CURRENT]

“The L650 Fly was intended to be the “best of the best” of what Sea Ray is capable of. Make no mistake, Sea Ray management is aiming at the top boats in class in terms of styling, quality, and market appeal”

— BoatTest.com

“What you get with the Sea Ray L650 is a boat with a thoughtful layout, a sturdy build, and surprisingly sporty performance. She will definitely compete with the best of them in her class.”

— Power and Motoryacht

“Painstakingly laid out to anticipate your needs, the L650 is both high art and highly capable. Form and function complement each other as if they’ve been dancing together forever.”

— TopSpeed.com

“The new L650 is a powerful, high-speed, solid performer with an intelligent array of luxury features.”

— Sea Magazine

Specifications:

Azimut 64 Fly | Powerboat Guide Review

A successor to the top-selling Azimut 62 Flybridge, the Azimut 64 Flybridge took Italian styling and luxury to the next level when she was introduced in 2011. The flybridge and cockpit are among the largest in this class, and the squarish bow protects the deck and sun pad from sea-spray while cruising. On the main deck, the salon is flooded with natural light through large windows. A posh U-shaped sofa to port in the salon seats six, and a long cabinet to starboard houses an entertainment center. Two steps separate the salon from the galley and dining areas. Unlike earlier Azimut yachts, the galley is completely open to the dinette and salon. The helm has been moved from a central position to starboard which permits an atrium on the port side while also allowing more light down into the living area. There are three staterooms and three heads below. The full-beam master is amidships and features an offset queen bed, two-seat dinette, and panoramic views from port and starboard hull windows. The VIP stateroom has an island bed, and the second guest stateroom has two single beds convertible to a queen. Two-person crew quarters are aft. Caterpillar 1150hp C18 diesels cruise at 26–28 knots (30+ knots top).

Sea Ray L650 Fly | Powerboat Guide Review

A modern flybridge yacht of exceptional beauty and sophistication, the Sea Ray L650 Fly was designed to compete against the top-tier European brands in both luxury and performance. Sea Ray offers this model in two versions: The L650 Fly with flybridge, or the L650 with an electrically operated sunroof instead. The upper-level layout consists of facing settees to port and starboard as you enter, with a massive galley forward to port and a comfortable dinette to starboard, just behind the lower helm. There are four staterooms and three heads on the lower level—the VIP stateroom is forward, guest cabins are to port and starboard, and an opulent full-beam master with queen bed, his and hers sinks, and vertical hull windows is amidships. Crew quarters are aft, and a very useful day head is accessed from the swim platform. Above, there are two dining areas on the huge flybridge and the chaise loungers forward of the helm convert to sun pads. Additional features include a hydraulic swim platform, hardwood salon flooring, recessed foredeck seating with table, bow/stern thrusters, separate washer and dryer units, and gyro stabilizers. Cruise in the mid-20s with Cat 1150hp C18 engines (30+ knots top).

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