Ferretti Altura 52 S

About this yacht

The Ferretti Altura 52 S is a timeless 15-meter flybridge yacht that blends classic Italian craftsmanship with significant recent upgrades.

Built in 1989 and powered by twin Detroit engines delivering a total of 1,100 HP, she offers dependable performance and comfortable long-range cruising, with approximately 2,500 engine hours.

Over the winters of 2022–2024, the yacht underwent an extensive refit, carefully restoring and modernizing both mechanical and cosmetic elements. She is presented in renewed condition and ready for immediate cruising.

About the Ferretti Altura line. The Altura range was Ferretti's flagship line from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s — built at the Cattolica yard (now Ferretti Group Forlì). The Altura 52 S was the sport variant of the 52, with a more aggressive flybridge profile and higher-spec engine options. These are the boats that built Ferretti's modern reputation.

Cruising profile. A 1989 Altura 52 S is a classic Italian flybridge — 15-metre LOA, three to four cabin layout, twin diesel propulsion, suited to Italian and Croatian Adriatic cruising. The vintage and pedigree make this a collector-grade Ferretti for buyers who appreciate the original 1980s design language and the Cattolica build quality of the era.

Layout and equipment. Three to four cabin layouts (master forward typical, VIP amidships, twin guest, optional fourth cabin). Saloon with sliding glass to aft cockpit, flybridge helm with seating area, foredeck sun lounges. Built when Italian flybridges still emphasised character over brute volume.

Buyer considerations. A 35+ year old Ferretti rewards careful structural inspection: hull integrity (composite construction of this era), engine room machinery (CAT / MTU typical), and originality of interior fittings. NewSail handles Altura-line valuations with reference to Ferretti Group archive records when accessible. For the right buyer, an authentic piece of Italian yachting heritage.