CUSTOM KETCH - Altair - For Sale

The AltairbyCUSTOM KETCHis a 46 ft monohullsail yachtwith robustfiberglass constructionand practical tankage for extended passages. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales — speak with Andrey Shestakov for viewing arrangements and purchase guidance.

Selecting a Altair

If you’re considering a capable cruising sailboat,Altairoffers a balanced footprint: 46 ft (14.26 m) LOA, 13 ft (4.05 m) beam, and a 7.94 ft (2.42 m) draft that brings offshore confidence while preserving access to many harbors. Its monohull configuration and single Perkins engine simplify ownership and maintenance, while the water and fuel capacities support longer itineraries.

Features of the Model

• Identity: AltairbyCUSTOM KETCH
• Classification: sail yacht; ideal as acruising sailboat
• Hull and deck: Monohull with fiberglass and plasticconstruction; deck material: Other
• Machinery: 1 x Perkins engine
• Dimensions: LOA 46 ft (14.26 m); Beam 13 ft (4.05 m); Draft 7.94 ft (2.42 m)
• Tonnage: Gross ton 14
• Capacities: Water 132.09 gal; Fuel 79.25 gal

Technical Specifications

• Model: Altair
• Builder: CUSTOM KETCH
• Category: sail yacht/cruising sailboat
• Hull configuration: Monohull
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Other
• LOA: 46 ft (14.26 m)
• Beam: 13 ft (4.05 m)
• Draft (max): 7.94 ft (2.42 m)
• Gross ton: 14
• Engines: 1
• Engine manufacturer: Perkins
• Water capacity: 132.09 gal
• Fuel capacity: 79.25 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange inspections of Altair, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications review, offers, surveys, and closing to streamline your purchase from start to finish.

Questions and Answers

• What type of yacht is the Altair? TheAltairis asail yachtconfigured as a monohull and well suited to thecruising sailboatsegment, built with afiberglass hull.

• What are the principal dimensions? Key measurements are LOA46 ft (14.26 m),Beam13 ft (4.05 m), andDraft7.94 ft (2.42 m).

• What engine does it have? Altairis equipped with asingle(1)enginefromPerkins.

• What are the tank capacities? Water capacityis 132.09 gal andFuel capacityis 79.25 gal.

• How do I purchase through brokerage? Reach out to Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for pricing,viewings, and step-by-steptransactionsupport onAltair.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and brokers characterize AltairbyCUSTOM KETCHas a true blue‑water cruiser, with multiple examples completing Atlantic crossings and other long passages. In the Mediterranean, various examples ofAltairhave shown up for classic‑yacht regattas such as the Voiles de St‑Tropez, where crews also report respectable class placings. Under sail, the boat is routinely described as admirably stable with a soft, seakindly motion, feeling reassuring and composed when the weather turns up.

Life aboard centers on a genuinely livable saloon with good headroom and a practical kitchenette, and layouts vary from three‑stateroom owner’s arrangements to four guest cabins with crew quarters on larger examples. That flexibility has made some Altairconfigurations popular for charter as well as long‑term family cruising, while the classic mahogany/oak interior finish draws praise for authenticity—along with the acceptance that brightwork needs regular care.

Maintenance narratives cluster around major refits: owners document hull, rig and machinery overhauls in 2007, 2012–2013, 2017–2020 and 2021 across different boats, including rewiring, epoxy bottoming, new rigging, and engine/gearbox rebuilds. Several carry recent surveys (including class/Lloyd’s on applicable classics), which sellers highlight to reassure buyers. Notably, ease of handling with a minimal crew is often credited to modernized sailhandling systems added during these refits, rather than being universal to all unmodified boats.

Pros and Cons

• Proven blue‑water capability with multiple Atlantic crossings and long voyages reported.
• Stable, soft motion and a reassuring feel under sail in varied conditions.
• Flexible layouts and a livable saloon suit charter operations or long‑term family cruising.
• Classic mahogany/oak interiors look authentic but demand ongoing upkeep.
• Many examples have required major, sometimes multi‑year and costly refits to hull, rig, and machinery.
• Handling with a minimal crew typically relies on modernized systems added during refits.

Comparison with Other Models