Alubat Ovni 37 Buyer's Guide
The Alubat Ovni 37 on the used market is a mid-eighties Philippe Briand design built by SAS Alubat Chantier Naval in welded aluminum, with an iron lifting keel and a cutter rig. Buyers shopping brokerage listings will find a shoal-draft cruiser whose documented draft runs 1.80 to 2.10 feet depending on load, and whose 41 percent ballast ratio and 3.19 length-to-beam ratio describe a deeply immersed, moderately narrow hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
The hull's wetted surface of about 409 square feet and immersion rate of 1,215 pounds per inch indicate a volume-bearing hull intended for loaded cruising rather than minimalist coastal use. Prospective owners should inspect each example in person.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, teak decks, solar panels, and a furling main are commonly fitted to Ovni 37 examples. The furling main pairs with the boat's cutter rig to simplify short-handed sail handling, while solar supports house loads when anchored. Teak decking is a cosmetic and traction upgrade seen across many aluminum cruisers of this vintage. Beyond these, no other recurrent equipment clusters are named for this model.
What to Inspect
The hull is aluminium anchor and the keel is iron. A buyer should confirm the condition of the iron keel for corrosion or degradation at the pivot and locking mechanism, and examine the aluminum hull and welds for any breach or previous repair. The variable draft of 1.80 to 2.10 feet dependent on load implies a lifting mechanism that should be cycled and checked for free movement.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Ovni 37 boats typically appear in the markets of Guatemala and France. For a shopper, the checklist is straightforward: verify the aluminum hull and welds, inspect the iron lifting keel and its mechanism, confirm the cutter rig and sheet condition (jib and genoa sheets about 37.7 ft of 14 mm, mainsheet about 94 ft of 14 mm), and check for commonly fitted teak decks, solar, and furling main. The shallow draft and all-aluminum build make a sound basis, provided the keel and hull are sound.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Alubat Ovni 37. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $115,375 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $50,000 | -56.7% |
Where they're listed
Alubat Ovni 37 listings appear across 2 countries. France has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Guatemala.
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| Alubat Ovni 43 | 42.65' | $ 161,991 | 16 | 3 |
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| Alubat Ovni 37You are here | — | $ 82,687 | 2 | 0 |