The Ferretti Altura 53 represents a defining era for the Ferretti Group, produced during a time when the now-celebrated motor yacht builder was establishing its pedigree in the sailing world. Launched in the late 1970s and continuing through the mid-1980s, the Altura 53 was the flagship of the Altura line, which also included the successful Altura 42 and Altura 49. Designed by the renowned Andrea Bacigalupo, the vessel was conceived as a high-end ketch or sloop-rigged motorsailer, blending the comforts of a luxury powerboat with the range and stability of a blue-water sailing yacht. With its massive displacement and high-volume hull, the Altura 53 became a symbol of Italian nautical elegance, often featured in prominent maritime publications of the era such as Nautipedia and Uomo Mare.
Ferretti Altura 53 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
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| Sep 2025 | 3 | $111,882 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
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| Formosa 51 | 50.83' | $121,330 | 20 | 7 |
| Oyster Yachts 53 | 53' | $450,000 | 17 | 10 |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,772 | 16 | 5 |
| Nauticat 52 | 51.16' | $381,490 | 16 | 7 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 53 | 53.94' | $420,010 | 10 | 2 |
| Roberts 53 | $135,000 | 9 | 3 | |
| Swan 53 | 53' | $370,977 | 9 | 4 |
| Irwin 52 | 52' | $129,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Mason 53 | 53.5' | $147,213 | 7 | 3 |
| Gibert 372 | 35.76' | $48,875 | 5 | 3 |
| Ferretti Altura 53 | $111,882 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| Denmark | $156,808 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | $87,150 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | $111,882 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Ferretti Altura 53 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Ferretti Altura 53 over the past 12 months is $111,882. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Ferretti Altura 53 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Ferretti Altura 53 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Ferretti Altura 53?
- Spain currently has the lowest median asking price at $87,150, while Denmark is the most expensive at $156,808 — a 80% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Ferretti Altura 53?
- Comparable models include the Formosa 51, Oyster Yachts 53, Whitby 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.