Yacht Intelligence
Know the difference.
Original analysis written to make the important distinctions clear. Specifications are a beginning. Use, layout, systems and ownership complete the picture.
Ownership and Technology
What Sophisticated Buyers Should Know About Onboard Yacht Technology
The best onboard technology is not the system with the most screens. It is the system whose entertainment, lighting, climate, connectivity, monitoring and security functions work together, can be serviced and remain understandable to both owner and crew.
ConnectivityStarlink Is Not the Whole Yacht Network
Starlink provides the yacht with an internet connection. It does not design the onboard WiFi network, separate owner and crew traffic, secure remote access or provide every form of backup connectivity.
Comfort UnderwayYacht Stabilizers at Anchor and Underway
Underway stabilization reduces roll while the yacht is moving. Zero speed or at anchor stabilization is designed to reduce roll when the yacht has little or no forward motion. Some systems provide both, but the installed equipment and operating modes must be confirmed.
Vessel SystemsYacht Monitoring and Digital Switching Explained
Lifestyle automation controls the owner and guest environment. Vessel monitoring watches the yacht itself. Digital switching controls electrical circuits through a networked interface. These systems may communicate, but they should not be treated as interchangeable.
Yacht Brands
Azimut Yachts
Azimut builds expressive Italian motor yachts across flybridge, sport and long range cruising lines. The range is known for strong visual identity, inventive use of interior volume and a broad choice of models for private use.
United KingdomPrincess Yachts
Princess builds British motor yachts with a disciplined approach to proportion, performance and interior planning. Its F Class flybridge range balances private accommodation with social space in a comparatively restrained design language.
United KingdomSunseeker
Sunseeker combines a recognizable performance profile with interiors designed for entertaining. The Manhattan range brings that identity to practical flybridge yachts with strong exterior living areas.
ItalyFerretti Yachts
Ferretti Yachts approaches the flybridge category through generous beam, carefully separated living areas and an emphasis on comfort underway. Recent models give particular attention to light, storage and the relationship between the salon and exterior decks.
Model Profiles
Azimut Fly 60
Owners seeking an expressive three cabin flybridge yacht with strong exterior space and manageable dimensions.
Azimut YachtsAzimut Fly 68
Owners who need four cabins and substantial living space in a contemporary flybridge yacht under 70 feet.
Princess YachtsPrincess F55
Owners who value a composed design, three cabin accommodation and a flybridge yacht that remains straightforward to manage.
Princess YachtsPrincess F65
Owners who want the restrained F Class character with more separation between guest, owner and working spaces.
SunseekerSunseeker Manhattan 55
Owners seeking a sociable flybridge yacht with a strong connection to the water and a full beam primary cabin.
SunseekerSunseeker Manhattan 68
Owners who want flexible accommodation and clear separation between the owner's suite, guest cabins and social spaces.
Ferretti YachtsFerretti Yachts 670
Owners who prioritize beam, interior volume and a choice between a larger owner's area or an additional guest cabin.
Ferretti YachtsFerretti Yachts 720
Owners seeking four cabin accommodation, proper crew separation and more substantial onboard storage in the low 70 foot range.
Comparisons
Azimut Fly 60 vs Princess F55
The Azimut Fly 60 offers greater beam and a more expressive interior character. The Princess F55 is smaller, faster on published figures and visually more restrained. The better choice depends on whether volume or compact manageability matters more.
Side by sideAzimut Fly 68 vs Ferretti Yachts 670
The Azimut Fly 68 brings pod propulsion and a standard four cabin concept. The Ferretti 670 offers a broader beam and a meaningful choice between three and four cabin plans. Layout and propulsion should lead the comparison.
Side by sidePrincess F65 vs Ferretti Yachts 670
The Princess F65 and Ferretti 670 occupy a similar length class but express it differently. Princess emphasizes restrained British design. Ferretti uses additional beam and configurable accommodation to create a larger spatial impression.
Side by sideSunseeker Manhattan 55 vs Princess F55
The Sunseeker Manhattan 55 is wider and more assertive, with a particular focus on the aft connection to the water. The Princess F55 is more restrained and slightly faster on published maximum figures. Both deserve comparison as complete ownership platforms, not styling exercises.