Alubat Ovni 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Alubat Ovni 40 represents a definitive era in the evolution of the "allterrain" bluewater cruiser. Designed by Philippe Briand and built by the Vendéebased shipyard Alubat, this 12meter aluminum cutterrigged sloop was introduced in the late 1990s as a successor to the popular Ovni 385. Unlike massproduction fiberglass yachts, the Ovni 40 is constructed from 5083 H111 aluminum, featuring a rugged multichine hull and a fully retractable lifting keel. This design philosophy caters specifically to longdistance voyagers who prioritize structural integrity and the ability to navigate shallow estuaries or "dry out" on a sandy beach. While production eventually shifted toward the Ovni 395, the Ovni 40 remains a benchmark for highlatitude sailors and tropical explorers alike, offering a rare combination of heavyduty engineering and Philippe Briand's signature focus on balanced hull forms.