Ovni 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for an Ovni 36 means looking at a 39-foot aluminum lifting-keel cruiser built by Alubat from 1989 through 2005, with just seventy-five produced. Philippe Briand's cutter-rig design rewards the buyer who wants shallow draft and stiff handling, but the original tankage and righting behavior deserve a viewing-day checklist rather than a glance.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts appear more often among used Ovni 36s, though two-cabin versions are also available, and ex-charter examples are common. Either arrangement keeps the single head and saloon berths documented for the model, so the difference is largely in how the forepeak and quarter are divided rather than in systemic change.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Heating, bimini, autopilot, solar, wind generator, code zero, and life raft are commonly fitted, which means a typical boat already supports shorthanded and cooler-climate cruising. Hot water, AIS, and chartplotter are often seen as well. For a buyer, the power-and-energy cluster — solar and wind generator alongside heating — signals whether the boat can sit at anchor without shore power, while the code zero and autopilot speak to offshore and short-handed use.
What to Inspect
The original 48-gallon fuel tank and 85-gallon water capacity were small from the start, so verify what a specific hull actually carries: look for added tanks, suspect plumbing, and ask how the owner managed range. The boat's low righting capability if capsized is inherent to the lifting-keel design and 2.13 capsize ratio; inspect the keel trunk and lifting mechanism for wear, since a sloppy pivot or corroded cable turns a design trait into a practical hazard. Confirm the aluminum hull and deck coating at through-hulls and keel junction, where isolation failure is the quiet enemy of any alloy yacht.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
France is the typical market for these boats. Before committing, run a short checklist: confirm the keel lifts smoothly and seats without play, measure actual fuel and water capacity against your cruise plan, and test the coating at every dissimilar-metal junction. Check the chainplate bedding and survey the aluminum for coating breaches near the keel trunk.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ovni 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $209,611 | — |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $139,741 | -33.3% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $139,697 | -0.0% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $128,096 | -8.3% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $210,290 | +64.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $128,096 | -39.1% |
Where they're listed
Ovni 36 listings appear across 1 country. France has the most listings with 6.
Country view
6 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $139,719 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alubat 36You are here | — | $ 139,719 | 6 | 0 |
| Alubat Ovni 365 | 39.17' | $ 216,049 | 6 | 3 |