Ferretti Altura 33 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Ferretti Altura 33 means considering a 1974-vintage Italian fiberglass motorsailer built when the yard first left wooden construction behind. At 9.77 meters overall with a 3.00-meter beam and a 7,000 kg displacement, it is a heavy, beamy cruiser rigged as a sloop with a fixed 1.50-meter keel — a boat whose 83 hp Fiat Aifo diesel, not its 4.74 m² of sail, does the real work.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard layout recorded for the Altura 33 is one cabin, one toilet, and seven berths inside the 9.77-meter hull. On a boat only 3.00 meters abeam, those seven beds mean a convertible saloon and tight quarter berths rather than generous private staterooms. Buyers should expect a single head serving all occupants and a single true cabin, a configuration suited to casual coastal groups rather than two-couple cruising.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Factory equipment centers on the Fiat Aifo 83 hp engine that defines the motorsailer concept. Given the minimal 4.74 m² sail area, a used example’s value rests on the condition of that diesel and any added power and energy systems an owner fitted over the years. Canvas and sail-handling additions for the sloop rig, plus navigation upgrades, are the clusters most consequential for liveability; comfort additions matter less than a sound mechanical base.
What to Inspect
A survey should confirm the fiberglass hull integrity, the fixed-keel attachment at the 1.50-meter draft, and the operating condition of the Fiat Aifo diesel. The 7,000 kg displacement and 1974 build year mean aged systems are the primary risk.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
For a buyer, the checklist is short: verify the fiberglass hull, confirm keel structure, test the 83 hp Fiat Aifo, and assess whether seven berths in one cabin and saloon meet your plans. The Altura 33 rewards the shopper who wants an early Ferretti glass cruiser with engine-led propulsion over sail performance.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ferretti Altura 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $55,936 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $44 | -99.9% |
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