Grande 36M
- LOA: 35.29 m (115 ft 9 in)
- Beam: 7.50 m
- Draft: 1.97 m
- Engines: 2 x MTU, 2,200 hp or 2,400 hp
- Top speed: 24 knots, cruise 18 to 19 knots
- Guests: up to 10 in 5 cabins, 6 crew
- Hull: D2P Displacement to Planing, carbon superstructure
- Design: Alberto Mancini (exterior), Achille Salvagni Architetti (interior)
The Grande that reads as a superyacht
The Grande 36M places Azimut firmly in the superyacht conversation at just over 35 metres, a length the yard again states in metres to signal intent. It arrived as part of the Grande series in 2022 and quickly became one of the brand's most visible large models on both sides of the Atlantic. The yacht welcomes up to ten guests across five staterooms and carries a crew of six to run it. With a displacement in the region of 180 tonnes it has the mass and presence expected of a boat in this class.
Within the Grande family the 36M sits below the 44M flagship and well above the brand's flybridge cruisers. It is the model where many owners first experience genuine megayacht volume under the Azimut name. The series billing matters here, because it means a buyer gains a proven layout and a known build quality. That reassurance has helped the 36M sell steadily since launch. In gross tonnage terms she measures around 275 GT, which places her well inside the superyacht bracket.
Glass, teak and a low-slung roof
Alberto Mancini drew the exterior, and his signature horizontal windows run the length of the main deck to slim the profile. The superstructure is carbon fibre over a glass hull, a combination that lets the yard carry a lot of glazing high up without upsetting stability. A teak deck and polished surfaces give the 36M the finish expected at this end of the market. The lines are stretched and clean so that a substantial three-deck yacht still looks quick at rest.
The exterior planning centres on how owners actually use a yacht of this size in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. A large beach club opens the stern to the water, and the flybridge gives an elevated social deck above the main level. Side decks are kept wide for safe movement when guests come aboard. Mancini balances the tall volume needed for six cabins against a roofline that keeps the yacht looking sleek from the dock. The wide beam also gives the yard room to fit a proper beach club and a tender garage aft.
The Azimut where many owners first taste genuine megayacht volume, wrapped in a Salvagni interior.
Achille Salvagni's hand below deck
The interior is by Achille Salvagni Architetti, the Rome studio known for a warm and sculptural take on modern luxury. Across five staterooms the layout gives the owner a full-beam suite and space for up to ten guests in comfort. Salvagni's use of curved forms and rich materials gives the 36M the character of a designed residence, warm and far from clinical. Crew areas are arranged to keep service discreet while ten guests are aboard.
The wide 7.5 metre beam is what makes these rooms work, turning the main saloon into a genuine living space with room to move. Large windows keep the interior bright and tie it to the water outside. Owners can work with the yard on materials to give each hull its own character. The overall effect is a superyacht interior that feels personal to the owner.
Two modes from one hull
The 36M rides on Azimut's D2P Displacement to Planing hull, a shape designed to work efficiently both at slow displacement speeds and up on the plane. Power comes from twin MTU diesels offered at 2,200 or 2,400 hp, giving a top speed of around 24 knots and a cruise near 18 to 19 knots. That pairing lets an owner idle economically on passage or press on when the schedule demands. It is a broader performance envelope than a pure displacement superyacht can offer.
Weight control is central to the engineering. The carbon superstructure and wider composite work help the yard claim fuel and carbon savings of 20 to 30 per cent against comparable yachts. Lower weight up high also improves the ride and the yacht's behaviour at anchor. For an owner this translates into a big boat that stays relatively light on fuel for its size. Azimut ties those savings to the extensive carbon work carried over from its larger Grande hulls.
The buyer for a 35 metre Azimut
The Grande 36M appeals to an experienced owner who wants a full crewed superyacht without stepping up to the 44M or a custom build. Its five-cabin layout and six-strong crew make it suitable for extended family cruising and light charter work. The dual-mode hull suits owners who value flexibility in how they run the boat across a season. Buyers have come mainly from the United States and Europe where the model is well supported.
Against rivals from other Italian and northern European yards, the 36M leans on its Salvagni interior and the group's carbon expertise. It offers a recognised name and a large dealer and service network, which matters to owners running a yacht of this complexity. The series nature keeps pricing and delivery more predictable than a one-off of similar size. For many it is the natural first true superyacht within the Azimut world.
Design
- Exterior: Alberto Mancini
- Interior: Achille Salvagni (original); m2atelier on later Grande 36M Evo versions
- Naval architecture: Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture & Azimut Yachts R&D Dept.
Who it is for: An experienced owner wanting a full crewed superyacht for family cruising and light charter, without stepping up to the 44M or a bespoke build.