The Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 measures 73,2 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 at 68,1 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 tips the scales at 101 413 lbs — 49 093 lbs more than the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 at 52 320 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 1 200 hp for the Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 and 1 200 hp for the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 carries 1 215 gallons versus 1 003 gallons in the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008. 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 720 2022 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Ferretti Yachts Altura 690 2008 caps at 20. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ferretti Yachts 720 2022 could be the deciding factor.