The Altima 61’ Long Range Passagemaker, practical, yet elegant – stylish in design from Bray Yacht Design and Research, ocean tested from the Gulf of Mexico to San Diego to Alaska to the Bahamas. This boat has been developed over 15 years of extensive research. Efficient over a wide range of displacement and semi-displacement speeds, longitudinally framed for maximum strength and including a bulbous bow, fixed/active stabilizers, and bi-foil under the propeller, are the features that make this vessel unique. The 61’ Long Range Passagemaker is the yacht you want to make a point of viewing, as it has all the capabilities necessary to cross any ocean in total safety and comfort.
Design Features/Advantages
Practical, yet elegant - stylish design from Bray Yacht Design And Research, ocean tested from the Gulf of Mexico to San Diego to Alaska and Maine to the Bahamas
Super fuel-efficient hull form
- Developed over 15 years of extensive research
- 30% more fuel efficient than most means a smaller engine with less fuel consumption
- Efficient over a wide range of displacement and semi-displacement speeds
- Double the range of stability of other boats (in excess of 150 degrees)
- No major down flooding points
- Superior dampened sea motion both pitching and rolling
- Wide spray knocker to keep water off decks
- Very good manoeuvrability
Bulbous bow
- Fitted to over 40 boats from 40’ – 160’
- 12% drop in resistance
- Dramatically reduces pitching motion
- Ice capable
Bi-foil skeg for greater powering efficiency and reduced pitching
- Fully protects the prop
Fixed/active stabilizer fins
- Protect the active flap from damage
- Dampen roll even at anchor (almost 50%)
Structure designed to the ABS Rules for Unrestricted Offshore Vessels and CE Mark
- Longitudinally framed for maximum strength
- Conically developed chined hulls that are economical to build
- Large freeing ports to clear water off decks
- High bulwarks and handrails for protection on deck
- Collision bulkhead forward with additional watertight engine room bulkhead
Day tanks separate from fuel storage tanks for better fuel management
Grey water and waste holding tanks
Full length keel for protection and level grounding
Good deck and dock access from the Pilothouse or the Cockpit
Excellent dinghy access at water level and excellent access to the swim platform
Full standing, walk around engine room
Plenty of on deck storage
Engine room and aft deck surveillance cameras
Wet exhaust
Keel cooling
Beautiful wood interiors, granite counters, and upholstered ceilings
Optional hybrid diesel/electric – run silent and completely green
The Altima 61’ Long Range Passagemaker, practical, yet elegant – stylish in design from Bray Yacht Design and Research, ocean tested from the Gulf of Mexico to San Diego to Alaska to the Bahamas. This boat has been developed over 15 years of extensive research. Efficient over a wide range of displacement and semi-displacement speeds, longitudinally framed for maximum strength and including a bulbous bow, fixed/active stabilizers, and bi-foil under the propeller, are the features that make this vessel unique. The 61’ Long Range Passagemaker is the yacht you want to make a point of viewing, as it has all the capabilities necessary to cross any ocean in total safety and comfort.
