Ovni 455 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Ovni 455 means chasing a 49-foot aluminum cutter built by Alubat in France between 1994 and 2007, with a lifting keel that retracts to under three feet and a single Volvo Penta MD22 diesel. These are voyage-oriented boats, and the used fleet reflects that intent — but the buyer's job is to separate a sound hull from one that has paid the price for careless aluminum ownership.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements appear more often than the alternative on the resale market, though both versions turn up, and ex-charter boats are a common sight among listings. The data leave cabin and berth counts blank, so a viewer should confirm the actual sleeping plan aboard any specific hull rather than trust a listing tag.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found 455s on the market commonly carry a watermaker and heating, with solar and a wind generator paired for off-grid power. A furling main, bow thruster, and electric winches are typical handling upgrades, while a washing machine and teak decks signal a comfort-oriented owner. Navigation and safety gear usually includes radar, autopilot, EPIRB, and life raft, and a bimini, dodger, and cockpit shower round out the cockpit living space. For a buyer, the cluster that matters most is power and energy: solar, wind, and watermaker together determine how long you can stay untethered, while electric winches and a bow thruster reduce short-handed handling strain on a 26,000-pound boat.
What to Inspect
The Ovni 455 carries no model-specific structural defects in the reviewed material, so the viewing should focus on generic aluminum and lifting-keel risks rather than a known fault list. Examine the hull and deck for electrolysis staining or pitting near through-hulls, and confirm the keel trunk and pivot show no elongated holes or crevice corrosion anchor. The Volvo Penta MD22 should start clean and hold temperature, and the 106-gallon fuel and 159-gallon water tanks should be pressure-tested for internal corrosion. Because no recurring failure is stated, a clean survey weighs more than any assumed problem.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for these boats are the United Kingdom and France. Before committing, walk through this short list:
- Confirm the keel retracts smoothly and the trunk is corrosion-free
- Pressure-test both fuel and water tanks for internal pitting
- Verify solar, wind, and watermaker output if sold as off-grid
- Inspect hull near through-hulls for electrolysis marks
- Confirm the Volvo Penta MD22 service history
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ovni 455. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 4 | $298,376 | — |
Where they're listed
Ovni 455 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by France.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $298,376 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| France | $313,454 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alubat Ovni 445 | 45.28' | $ 335,844 | 5 | 5 |
| Alubat 455You are here | — | $ 298,376 | 4 | 0 |