Alubat Ovni 430 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Alubat Ovni 430 means looking at a modern-generation aluminium cruiser developed from the Ovni 400 by Mortain & Mavrikios and CBA, with a lifting centreboard, twin rudders and a 50 hp Volvo Penta D2-50 as standard. The boat's semi-thick aluminium construction and additional hull chine distinguish it from earlier Ovnis, and the shallow 0.85 m board-up draught remains its defining cruising asset.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two interior arrangements appear on the brokerage circuit. The classic saloon places the dinette offset to port and, when seated, limits the view to a single hull window per side; the newer deck-saloon option raises the dining area to look through the coachroof windows. Both versions keep the raised nav station with coachroof glazing, the large starboard linear galley, the generous head with separate shower, and the roomy owner's cabin. A technical area aft of the heads with a single bunk on an aluminium base serves as a workbench and provides access to the electrical systems and any generator fitted.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where used Ovni 430s differ most. Many carry lithium batteries, solar panels, an inverter and a watermaker as commonly fitted equipment, while a bow thruster and electric winches are also frequently seen; the hybrid propulsion with Fischer Panda diesel generator and large lithium bank appeared on the earliest hulls and may be present as a significant owner upgrade on some. For canvas and sail handling, a bimini and dodger are often carried, and a spinnaker or gennaker is common for light-air passage work. Navigation typically centres on a chartplotter, radar, autopilot and AIS, with Starlink less universally fitted. Comfort items such as air conditioning, hot water and a washing machine are commonly found, and a completed transatlantic or short-handed setup is often part of the listing history rather than a physical add-on.
What to Inspect
The hybrid variant's Oceanvolt throttle control has been noted by the first owners to lack the feel of a conventional unit, so test any electric drive carefully for operator confidence anchor. Otherwise, the centreboard rope lifting system and tunnel bow thruster are deliberate simplifications over retractable or hydraulic gear, and the low aspect rudders are built short to allow drying out — confirm the centreboard fully retracts and the rudders show no damage from groundings.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Martinique and Germany. For a buyer, the practical checklist is: confirm which saloon layout suits your sightlines, verify the propulsion type and throttle response if hybrid, check the centreboard and rudder for drying-out wear, and assess the solar, lithium and watermaker suite against your cruising plans. A 430 with the deck saloon, full lithium setup and a bow thruster is the most evolved expression of the model.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Alubat Ovni 430. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | 1 | $920,668 | — |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $931,156 | +1.1% |
Where they're listed
Alubat Ovni 430 listings appear across 1 country. Martinique has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique | $925,912 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
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5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 430 | 42.52' | $ 69,621 | 36 | 6 |
| Voyage Yachts 430 | 43' | $ 219,000 | 16 | 8 |
| Alubat Ovni 43 | 42.65' | $ 161,991 | 16 | 3 |
| Alubat Ovni 435 | 43.83' | $ 262,215 | 15 | 2 |
| Alubat Ovni 430You are here | — | $ 925,912 | 4 | 0 |