Ovni 495 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cutter

LOA

49.05' · 14.95 m

Disp.

29,762 lbs · 13,500 kg

First year

2007

The Ovni 495 represents a pinnacle of the Alubat shipyard's "integral centerboard" philosophy, designed by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand to serve as a definitive bluewater explorer. Launched as the flagship of the Ovni range during the mid2000s, the 495 is constructed entirely from 5083 H111 aluminum, offering a level of structural integrity and impact resistance that GRP (fiberglass) vessels cannot match. Its defining characteristic is the fully retracting weighted centerboard, which allows this 15meter yacht to reduce its draft from approximately 3.2 meters to just 0.95 meters. This capability enables the 495 to enter shallow lagoons, navigate inland waterways, and safely beach itself on its reinforced hull plate—a feat rarely possible for yachts of this displacement. While the 495 shares the hardchine aesthetic of its smaller siblings, such as the Ovni 395 and 445, its increased waterline length and significant beam provide the necessary volume for longterm autonomous living in extreme environments.