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An objective opinion on Azimuts...

Discussion in 'Azimut Yacht' started by lwrandall, Apr 22, 2009.

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  1. K1W1, May 18, 2009
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    Hi,

    I know of boats costing 70 times that amount where there is an upcharge for a proper cable reel.
  2. lwrandall, May 18, 2009
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    Do builders really think the crew or owner is going to want to haul around a 50ft 50 amp or 100 amp cable?!
  3. K1W1, May 18, 2009
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    Hi,

    The boats I am talking about have at least 4 Shore Power Cables as each conductor is separate, if they were all in one cable they would be too heavy and stiff to move with anything lass than a machine.

    They do not get to plug in very often and it is a major effort when this happens so it is not really a big deal.

    Part of the yards argument for no reel is the risk of having the cable powered up while still coiled around the reel and that they can't get a reel with Slip Rings that can handle the current.
  4. Hiper, May 18, 2009
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    Absolutely! I'll be more than happy to help you out :)
  5. aeronautic1, Jun 3, 2009
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    -er

    Simply stated - NEVER buy a boat that ends in "ER.":rolleyes:
  6. NYCAP123, Jun 3, 2009
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    Boston Whaler? Sunseeker? One thing about boats and boating , there's an exception for every rule.
  7. Kaycien, May 22, 2024
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    I know this is a really old thread but if anyone around wanted to check if the new Azimuts still have poor reputation. I’m looking at 2022-2023 Azimuts in the 70-80 foot range.
  8. Capt Ralph, May 22, 2024
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    Welcome to Yacht Forums.

    I noted your post this morning.
    Made a bet with my self; I won the bet.
    Lots of responses here....

    We have some Mut fans in here.
    These kids have fixed all their Mut issues and now have good boats.
    Don't think any Marine Max fans in here either. MM just made the azimuts mess worse.

    When you find your ship, please post it here and tell us about it.
    Our YF members are everywhere and may even know something about what your looking at, even if it is a Mut.
    :rolleyes:
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  9. Capt J, May 23, 2024
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    Yes. Nothing has changed. Buy some extra buckets, you'll need them for the water leaks in the salon and elsewhere and have a marine electrician on speed dial.
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  10. tompdx, Jun 22, 2024
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    Never had any water intrusion in any part of my 2012 53 Fly. Even that hellacious rain event last year in Hollywood FL. Azimut makes a very tight boat if mine is any indicator.
  11. Capt J, Jun 25, 2024
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    The new ones are nothing like yours as far as water leaks go. Yours were notorious in leaking on those sliding side windows in the front helm area.
  12. tompdx, Jun 25, 2024
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    Thanks for the info. I'll look out for that, but so far, so good!
  13. Ken Bracewell, Jun 25, 2024
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    There aren't many of those to choose from in the US right now. Only 4 I believe.
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