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I have a recent Azimut 62 currently and have put over 1500 nm on it in less than 1 year. I have been in conditions that had 35kn+ winds and 15ft+ waves. The boat has been great. I am looking to get something in the 80' range and I am inclined to stay with Azimut.
I do believe that Azimut has been building better boats in recent years. The newer the model, the better the design and manufacturing has been. They seem to try to pack too much though, on the smaller models (ie 43).
I think Fairline makes a very seaworthy boat, and relative to the smaller Azimuts, have a nicer finish using more wood. I personally think they are a little under capitalized as a boat company but that's a different topic.
I think Sunseeker has fallen off in quality, while Azimut has gone up. I had a close look at some new and recent Sunseekers and was pretty disappointed in the gel coat as well as finish carpentry. Door jams, for example, did not seem solid and would move under pressure. I found this consistently across their models (except for their big new 34m custom). That would make for a squeaky boat and perhaps doors that would need adjusting over time.
Lastly, I am very disappointed with Ferretti. They are definitely living on reputation. If you were looking at them without knowing the brand I think you'd be surprised it was a Ferretti. The quality is inconsistent through the boat, poor layout choices.... Way over priced. Even at the high end, comparing a Ferretti Custom Line to San Lorenzo for example, the SL is noticeably better finished.
My two cents!
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