24.8m Azimut Fly 82 Takes Deck2Deck Terrace to Fort Lauderdale

Flybridge flagship on the American show circuit

The Azimut Fly 82 forms part of the Italian builder’s published 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show display. Measuring 24.79 metres overall, the model falls just over the 24-metre threshold used by Superyacht Guide. It arrived as a new Fly-series flagship in 2025, so the present appearance is a current exhibition rather than a new-model world premiere.

For visitors, the interest lies in how the Fly 82 uses a relatively compact superyacht footprint to provide four guest cabins, crew accommodation and unusually expansive outdoor living. Its defining feature is the adaptable stern arrangement. That gives an owner a way to change the character of a cockpit depending on whether the yacht is underway or anchored.

A Deck2Deck terrace at the stern

Azimut’s Deck2Deck Terrace raises the garage door to the level of the main deck, extending the usable social area towards the water. The builder presents this as a more direct connection between the cockpit and sea. When deployed, the feature changes the relationship between swimming access, guest seating and the boat’s equipment storage.

The convenience of a moving terrace depends on reliable mechanisms, drainage and safe locking arrangements. Buyers should see the full deployment sequence and ask about inspections, seals and emergency procedures. Its usefulness also depends on how a crew launches water toys or a tender while guests occupy the same area.

Dimensions and a three-engine package

The Fly 82 has a published overall length of 24.79 metres and beam around 5.9 metres, depending on which model summary is consulted. Azimut lists triple Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, with a choice between IPS 1200 units at 900 horsepower each and IPS 1350 units at 1,000 horsepower each. Maximum speed is quoted at up to about 32 knots.

The yard also publishes performance figures in selected modes, including a range of approximately 375 nautical miles at a stated slower cruise around 21 knots and 345 nautical miles around 25 knots. These are conditions-based figures, not passage guarantees. Owners should seek verified data for the selected engine package and their anticipated cruising load.

Four cabins with separate crew space

Accommodation comprises four guest cabins and two crew cabins in Azimut’s published specification. That arrangement offers flexibility for a family group while making professional operations possible without sacrificing the principal guest rooms. Onboard, the quality of circulation and sound separation matter more than the numerical cabin count alone.

An owner planning extended time aboard should inspect the lower-deck storage volume, crew access, ventilation and service arrangements. The yacht’s ability to handle a larger party for entertaining is not identical to its comfortable overnight capacity for a week at sea. Viewing the actual layout helps reconcile those two uses.

Design, visibility and technology

Azimut credits Alberto Mancini with the exterior styling and Fabio Fantolino with the interior treatment. The yacht was also used to introduce WATCHIT Eye, an AI-based collision-prevention technology developed with the Azimut-Benetti Group’s research team, according to the builder. Such technology aims to supplement the bridge team’s awareness rather than replace established lookout and navigation practice.

Modern integrated systems require software management, calibration and crew familiarity. An owner should establish what the exact yacht includes and how faults are handled away from a factory service centre. The availability of trained service engineers is particularly relevant when propulsion, navigation and monitoring equipment are closely connected.

What the show visit can reveal

The Fly 82’s presence in Fort Lauderdale allows buyers to compare an actively promoted flybridge design with larger displacement and raised-pilothouse alternatives. Its advantages are most likely to appeal to owners who prioritise quick coastal moves, a substantial outdoor entertaining area and a modern, bright interior. The operating programme should guide the choice more than the headline speed.

A worthwhile inspection would include a full systems demonstration, a closer look at the Deck2Deck mechanism and confirmation of berthing dimensions. Because the hull is over 24 metres, applicable flag, crewing and regulatory arrangements must also be examined. The yacht’s innovative aft deck is compelling, but the complete ownership equation should remain in view.