The Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 vs Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 at 65,5 ft versus Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 at 68,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 tips the scales at 52 320 lbs — 10 022 lbs less than the Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 at 42 298 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 224 hp, the Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 has a 24-hp advantage over the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008's 1 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 carries 1 003 gallons versus 977 gallons in the Ferretti Yachts 630 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 caps at 19. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 68,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ferretti Yachts 630 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 19 that costs less to run day-to-day.