Designed by Mortain Mavrikios the 450 distinguishes itself from the OVNI 395 by a very voluminous bow section which allows for more living space below decks.

Ovni yacht review. Ovni yachts are among the most built so called explorer yachts for people seeking a very special sailing experience. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and those who cannot see past the Ovnis boxy hulk and quirky French design will probably be those who cannot appreciate the benefits of a shoal-draught cruiser which is the perfect expedition yacht. OVNI 450 - ALUBAT - Guided Tour Video in EnglishThe 100 aluminium construction from deck to hull provides for unfailing seaworthiness and durabilityMore in.

With a board-down draft of 6 feet 11 inches the boat performed to windward in sprightly and. Pictures of the Alubat Ovni 365 boat test by Yachting Monthlys Dick Durham. It should prove stiff in heavy air due to initial form stability and ample lead ballast encapsulated into the shoal hull.

These have swing keels and I have been told their stability was questioned some time ago in the yachting press I missed it all. Even with a low SAD of 1522 the Ovni I found was easily driven in light air. With both plate and rudder raised she only draws around 26.

Some months ago Allures released the 409 that is a MKII the same boat with a more modern and nicer. As usual for Alubats blue water yachts the OVNI 400 succeeds in combining safety at sea with good sailing performance and the comfort necessary for long-distance cruising. She was undoubtedly a bluewater cruising yacht ocean going with a exceptional ratio of waterline length to length overall its a sea kindly boat performing in all conditions.

Inside the April issue of Yachting Monthly you will find. The new 445 is typical of the line and will appeal to those of you who sail where shoal draft is at a premium. After 16 years skippering yachts commercially in my case Louise and I had Pèlerin built to fulfil.

Indepth yacht reviews and boat tests from the experts at Yachting World - we test the latest and best models from Gunboat Solaris Moody and Oyster. The 400 marks the renewal of OVNI line. They are very interesting boats.