specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Azimut Yachts vs Focus Motor Yachts
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Azimut Yachts | Focus Motor Yachts | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy (Avigliana) | Netherlands |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Flybridge motor yachts, Sport motor yachts, Superyachts | sports cruiser motor yachts |
| Best known for | 98 Leonardo | Forza 37 |
Choose Azimut Yachts if...
An Italian builder of motor yachts founded by Paolo Vitelli, one of the world's largest producers of pleasure boats. Charter guests and owners choose its larger models like the 98 Leonardo for long-range cruising with full crew.
Look at: 98 Leonardo
Full Azimut Yachts profile →Choose Focus Motor Yachts if...
A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages.
Look at: Forza 37
Full Focus Motor Yachts profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Azimut Yachts vs Focus Motor Yachts - common questions
Is Azimut Yachts better than Focus Motor Yachts?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. An Italian builder of motor yachts founded by Paolo Vitelli, one of the world's largest producers of pleasure boats. Charter guests and owners choose its larger models like the 98 Leonardo for long-range cruising with full crew. A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Azimut Yachts or Focus Motor Yachts?
Azimut Yachts: Available in the UK only through a small number of brokers and charter agents rather than direct hire fleets. Focus Motor Yachts: Sold in the UK in small numbers through general yacht brokers rather than a dedicated UK dealer network.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.