Ovni 35 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.75' · 11.2 m

Disp.

11,905 lbs · 5,400 kg

First year

1980

The Ovni 35, launched in 1990 and designed by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand, stands as a quintessential example of Alubat’s "goanywhere" philosophy. Constructed entirely from marinegrade aluminum, this vessel was engineered for longdistance bluewater cruising with a specific emphasis on the dériveur intégral (integral lifting keel) system. Unlike many shallowdraft yachts that utilize a swingkeel with external ballast, the Ovni 35 houses its ballast internally within the hull sole, allowing the centerboard to be retracted completely. This design enables the boat to achieve a minimum draft of just 0.70 meters, allowing it to navigate shallow estuaries or "dry out" on its hull in tidal zones—a feat impossible for standard finkeel cruisers. The Ovni 35 served as a critical evolutionary link in Alubat’s history, refining the rugged aesthetics of the earlier Ovni 32 while paving the artistic and structural path for the highly successful Ovni 36 and 345 siblings.