Alubat Ovni 395 Buyer's Guide
The Alubat Ovni 395 is a Philippe Briand-designed aluminium lifting-keel cruiser built by Alubat in France between 2004 and 2018, with 70 hulls produced. On the brokerage market it is the kind of shallow-draught voyager that appeals to buyers who want to anchor where fin-keel boats cannot, and its welded aluminium hull with hydraulic keel and rudder defines both its strengths and its survey priorities.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Ovni 395 was offered in two- or three-cabin arrangements with one or two heads, and several saloon, galley, and navigation-station layouts existed. Owner three-cabin versions are the more common on the used market, but both configurations are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The saloon carries 6 ft 5 in of headroom with light-oak joinery, and the flexible interior means a buyer should confirm which cabin count and head arrangement a specific boat carries rather than assume.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most Ovni 395s on the market carry an autopilot, solar, chartplotter, life raft, and heating as standard cruising kit, with bimini, radar, AIS, and EPIRB often seen. A frequent owner upgrade cluster centers on energy independence: lithium batteries and wind generators appear less commonly but signal a boat set up for extended off-grid stays. Sail-handling additions such as an asymmetric spinnaker and a bow thruster are occasional upgrades rather than standard fit, and a buyer should treat them as negotiable extras rather than expected equipment.
What to Inspect
Aluminium hulls demand specific scrutiny. These boats require extra attention with regard to stray electrical current, wiring, sacrificial anodes, and paint systems, so a survey should verify bonding integrity and anode replacement history. The unpainted topsides are intentional, but any breakdown in the paint system near fittings invites corrosion. The hydraulic lifting keel and rudder are load-bearing systems: check for smooth operation and evidence of past grounding damage to the flat grounding plate and protective propeller skeg.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Ovni 395 include France, Greece, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm cabin and head layout, verify hydraulic keel and rudder service records, inspect anode and wiring protection, and assess whether the fitted solar, autopilot, and heating meet your voyaging plan. The boat rewards owners who respect aluminium maintenance and value shallow-water freedom over polished styling.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Alubat Ovni 395. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $259,900 | — |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $262,254 | +0.9% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $290,177 | +10.6% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $291,393 | +0.4% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $285,423 | -2.0% |
| May 26 | 3 | $244,770 | -14.2% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $256,849 | +4.9% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $285,565 | +11.2% |
Where they're listed
Alubat Ovni 395 listings appear across 5 countries. France has the most listings with 8 (40.0%), followed by Greece and New Zealand.
Country view
20 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $291,393 | 8 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Greece | $262,254 | 5 | 3 | 25.0% |
| New Zealand | $245,055 | 4 | 1 | 20.0% |
| United Kingdom | $285,423 | 2 | 0 | 10.0% |
| Spain | $285,565 | 1 | 1 | 5.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovni Ovni 395You are here | — | $ 278,017 | 20 | 5 |
| Alubat Ovni 435 | 43.83' | $ 262,254 | 15 | 2 |
| Alubat Ovni 365 | 39.17' | $ 216,106 | 6 | 3 |