After analyzing the way North American and Northern European owners use their boats, Ferretti Yachts saw an opportunity to launch a new, purpose-driven line of fiberglass cruisers. The Altura series of aft-cabin flybridge motor yachts emphasizes comfort and livability. The first model, scheduled to debut in July, is the 21-meter Altura 690. Designed by Studio Zuccon International Project in association with Ferretti Yachts Engineering, it features a spacious aft owner’s cabin with a window on the sea. The accommodations include a twin guest cabin and forward VIP plus crew quarters. Innovative details abound, such as a hydraulic swim platform that lowers below the water’s surface and a sun canopy that deploys from the bow cushions. While speed is not the primary focus of this family-friendly yacht, the MTU-powered 690 will reach a top end of 32.5 knots.

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