Altena Expedition

Noted Features

• Steel hull and superstructure
• Aluminum pilothouse
• 4 watertight compartments
• 5,000nm range
• Fuel consumption 3gph @ 6knots
• Hydraulic bow & stern thrusters
• Solar panels to supplement electrical system
• 3 independent heating systems
• Hydraulic lowering mast
• CE Category A certification
• VAT paid in The Netherlands
• International acclaim including magazine articles & TV show

Walkthrough

Ondeck entry through either watertight door reveals the quality of the fine woodworking and elegance that M/V San Gottardo affords. Conveniently located brass handholds throughout. Soles in high traffic areas are of faux-teak vinyl; high grade carpeting in the staterooms. Numerous heating, air-conditioning, and fresh air ventilation systems offer cabin customized selections.

The amidships main deck entry leads to the galley on the starboard side.  Forward is the salon and dining tables. Aft of the galley is the companionway. There is large walk-in freezer in this area. The day head is located in this companionway. Further aft leads to the master stateroom with ensuite head. 

The lower deck companionway, via stairs from the salon, accesses the VIP stateroom on the starboard side, a guest stateroom forward, and large guest cabin with four beds in the forepeak. The guest head and laundry center is portside.

The walk-around engine room is accessed via a watertight door near the salon entrance. The wheelhouse is situated above the galley and salon with stair access on the interior from the salon or ladder from the foredeck.

Galley

The ergonomically designed galley allows for safety while cooking at sea. Large picturesque windows supply natural lighting. A large bar provides for meals, preparation space, as well as convenient buffet service. Headroom is 6'5."

• (3) Leather bar chairs
• (1) Leather barstool
• Brass footrests
• Dometic full size refrigerator
• Siemens ceramic stove (2025)
• (2) Siemens ovens
• Siemens microwave
• Siemens dishwasher
• Corian countertops
• (2) Stainless steel sinks
• Numerous cabinets, drawers, & shelves
• Instant hot water
• Personal safe
• Generator start panel
• (2) freezers (including walk-in)

Salon

The entry to the salon through watertight doors houses a cloak room with storage for foulweather gear and shoes. The salon is grand and is beautifiul with old-world sea charm. Numerous picturesque windows offer excellent viewing as well as natural lighting. Portlights forward offer additional natural lighting. A large settee is starboardside with table; a large settee is portside with dining table. The galley bar is at the aft end of the salon servicing casual meals. Headroom is 6'5."

• C-shaped leather settee, seating for 4
• Mahogany hi-lo dining table
• (1) Leather chair
• L-shaped leather settee, seating for 6
• Mahogany cocktail table
• TV and audio system
• Electric piano and bench
• Underseat stowage
• Numerous shelves
• Numerous drawers
• Wood-burning stove
• Floor heating
• Airconditioning
• Overhead hatch w/screen

Master Stateroom

The bright and airy master stateroom is located aft, just three steps down from the salon. This secluded location is ideal for offering privacy, separation from the 3 guest cabins, while maintaining proximity to the residential areas of daily living, yet providing the quiet and stability the location affords. Headroom is 6'8".

• Queen size centerline bed
• Settee
• Leather wall coverings
• Vanity
• Hanging lockers
• Drawers
• Generous stowage
• Indirect ceiling lights
• Reading lights
• Air conditioning
• Heated sole
• TV w/navigation connection
• Gun safe
• (4) Opening portlights w/screens

Master Head

The large ensuite head offers comfort and functionality.

• Vetus electric head
• (2) Stainless steel sinks
• Corian countertops
• Full standup shower
• Storage cabinets
• Drawers
• Marble flooring
• Underfloor heating
• Electric ventilation system
• Opening portlight

Lower Deck Companionway

Gently sloping stairs aft of the salon lead to the wood-paneled companionway accessing the 3 guest cabins.

• Siemens full size washer
• Siemens full size dryer
• Built-in freezer
• Abundant stowage
• Guest Head

VIP Stateroom

The amidships VIP stateroom is starboardside offering comfort at sea as well as comfortable accommodations.

• Queen size bed
• Hanging locker
• Cabinets
• Drawers
• Reading lights
• TV
• Undersole heating
• Fresh air ventilation system
• Porthole w/deadlight

Guest Cabin

The starboard guest cabin forward provides comfort for 2 guests as well as office area.

• (2) Twin size beds
• Desk w/chair
• Hanging locker
• Drawers
• TV
• Underfloor heating
• Fresh air ventilation system
• (2) Portholes w/deadlights

Forward Guest Cabin

This large foremost guest cabin offers comfortable accommodations for 4 guests or crew. The watertight overhead hatch provides fresh air ventilation and natural lighting as well as serves as a separate entry for crew or as an emergency exit.

• (4) Twin berths
• Hanging lockers
• Reading lights (per bunk)
• Underfloor heating
• Fresh air ventilation system
• Porthole w/deadlight

Guest Head

The guest head is on the port side offering convenient servicing for the guest cabins.

• Vetus electric head
• Large standup shower w/seating
• Stainless steel sink
• Corian countertop
• Storage cabinets
• Underfloor heating
• Ventilation system
• Porthole w/deadlight

Pilothouse

Entry to the pilothouse is via aft port or starboard exterior watertight doors on the upper level or from stairs on the starboard side of the salon. The pilothouse is what one would expect from this grand ship whether it be in outstanding near-panoramic visibility, full array of electronics and duplicates, or for the comforts of long-range cruising.

• Full console panels and electronics
• Navigation station
• Ricaro helm seat on sliding rails
• (2) Leather seats
• Table
• Cabinets & drawers
• (5) Heated windows

Electronics

• JRC satellite compass
• Magnetic liquid compass
• Electric compass
• Furuno depthsounder
• JRC depthsounder
• JRC Windmeter
• JRC Navtex
• (2) JRC Autopilot
• JRC GPS
• JRC Radar
• Furuno Radar
• Furuno NavNet (2024)
• Avionics sea charts (2023)
• (4) Screens, monitoring/plotter
• Main computer + 2 backup
• (2) VHF
• Shortwave radio
• JRC Hailer
• Satellite receiver
• Iridium satphone system
• (2) Searchlights w/remote
• (6) Cameras
• Selco commercial monitoring system
• Alarms: bilge, fire, burglary, temperature, open hatches/doors
• Red night lighting in ph
• Flush mounted deck lights
• Floodlights, wheelhouse & mast
• EPIRB

Electrical System

The hydraulic system is powered by an independent battery back-up. The solar panels are an eco-friendly support that reduces reliability on generator power and promotes self-sufficiency. 

• 400/220/24 volt
• Vetus 14Kva generator, 5220 original hrs (rebuilt 2024)
• Perkins 85hp generator, 500 hrs
• (3) Victron MultiPlus inverter/chargers
• Mastervolt alternator
• (3) AGM batteries: engine & generator start 
• (5) AGM house batteries, (2024)
• (5) AGM house batteries (2025)

Mechanics

The engine room is accessed via a watertight door from the covered port sidedeck. With walk-around and stand-up room, all essential equipment is easily accessed. The lazarette is accessed from the engine room from a watertight hatch on the aft deck.

• Caterpillar d343 turbo 6 cylinder engine, continuous rating 425 hp @ 1800rpm
• Engine rebuilt 2009, 3000 hrs SMOH
• Overhaul on pumps, turbo charger, & injectors by Caterpillar (2023)
• Twindisc gearbox
• Electric fuel transfer system w/backup
• Wet exhaust w/closed inner-cooling system
• Hydraulic joystick steering w/ independent backup
• Daikin airconditioning, 4 units
• Kabola heating system (2021)
• Kabola hot water system
• Watermaker, 50gph
• Sleipner hydraulic bow thruster, 20hp
• Sleipner hydraulic stern thruster, 25hp (2024)
• (2) Cameras for monitoring engine room
• (1) Camera for monitoring lazarette/stern thruster
• Removable aluminum non-skid flooring
• Ironside LT 100 air compressor
• Firefighting system and pumps
• Workbench

Foredeck

The foredeck is simple and spacious. A watertight hatch accesses the chain locker.

• Stainless steel crows nest
• Bow seating w/magnetic cushions
• Hydraulic winch w/remote
• 175kg stainless anchor
• 120 meters of 18mm galvanized chain (2025)
• Spare anchor w/50 meters of line
• Passerelle
• Viking 8 man liferaft (2024)

Aft Deck

The aft deck features a roof overhang with inlaid dimmable floodlights providing protection from sun and weather while enjoying al fresco dining or the scenery.

• Seating for 8
• Corian table
• (2) 2500w infrared heaters
• Watertight standup storage room
• AB ALX aluminum rigid bottom dinghy (2024)
• Mercury 20hp outboard (2024)
• Fassi foldable hydraulic crane
• Drogue

Construction Details

In 2009, the M/V San Gottardo was transformed from a 1963 North Seas fishing trawler to a luxury yacht. Designed by Rick Brinkman, the acclaimed Dutch naval architect, this ship was completely disassembled down to the rivets. A new steel hull and superstructure and an aluminum pilothouse were created.The full displacement raked bow steel hull has a canoe stern and long keel. 

Also in 2009, the D343 Caterpillar engine underwent a complete rebuild. New installations included 2 generators, heating systems, solar panels, watermaker, and vast array of electronics. The updated electrical system is 400/220/24 volt. Numerous additional upgrades 2023-2025.

Drawings and equipment manuals available in Dutch/English.

• Hull built in 8, 6 and 5 mm flange welded steel with framing each 40 cm. and steel bulwarks
• Superstructure: 5 mm steel and 5 mm aluminum
• Stainless steel: anchor protection plate, bollards, sea railing and anchorchain locker sides 
• Skeg protected steel rudder
• 4 blade bronze 40" prop
• Steel deck entrance hatches in painted aluminum
• Most corners and door steps are covered w/polished stainless steel for maintenance reduction
• Steel fuel wing tanks and day tank with inspection manholes
• Steel FW tank with inspection holes
• Stainless steel blackwater tank with inspection hole (cleaned 2024)
• Steel oil change tank 
• Steel waste oil tanks
• Foam spray insulation in hull and superstructure
• Sound insulation materials in engine room ceiling and bulkheads
• Interior living areas built on anti-vibration materials
• Superstructure paint in 2023 with Hempel
• Hull painted with Hempel system 2024
• Bottom sandblasted and painted  2025
• 5 heated pilothouse front windows
• Storage lockers on fore and aft decks
• Standing height storage room behind pilothouse

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.