Review of Azimut 58

Basic specs.

The Azimut 58 is a large motorboat designed by the Italian maritime architect Stefano Righini. The Azimut 58 is built by the Italian yard Azimut Srl.

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Interior

The boat is equipped with 900 liters (237 US gallons, 197 imperial gallons) fresh water capacity.

Engine

The fuel tank has a capacity of 2600 liters (686 US gallons, 571 imperial gallons).

The Azimut 58 has been equipped with different engine alternatives.

Alternative 1:

The boat may be equipped with dual inboard MTU 8V 183 TE93 engines at 1534 hp (1142 kW). Max speed is 33.0 knots.

Alternative 2:

Azimut 58 may be equipped with an inboard MAN diesel engine at 800 hp (596 kW).

Alternative 3:

The boat may be equipped with an inboard Caterpillar diesel engine at 1400 hp (1043 kW). Cruise speed is 28.0 knots. Max speed is 32.0 knots.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

Immersion rate

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Azimut 58 is about 571 kg/cm, alternatively 3202 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 571 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 3202 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

L/B (Length Beam Ratio)

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

The l/b ratio for Azimut 58 is 3.63.

Compared with other similar motor boats it is slimmer than 54% of all other designs. It seems that the designer has chosen a slightly more speedy hull design.

Curiosities

Powerboat?

In Denmark, you are required to have achieved a 'powerboat driving license' in order to sail a powerboat.
In this context a boat is considered a powerboat if:

Danish definition of a powerboat

According to this definition this boat is categorized as a Powerboat.

Maintenance

Bottom Paint

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 77m² (828 ft²).
Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

Note: If you use a paint roller you will need more paint than if you use a paintbrush.

Boat owner's ideas

This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat.

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Finally

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References

[Ref 1]: ISO 8666 Small craft — Principal data.
[Ref 3]: ISO 12215-5 Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings.