New Listing – 2006 Alubat Ovni 435

Grabau International is delighted to announce the new listing of the 2006 Alubat Ovni 435 ‘TINTIN’.

A well-presented, UK taxes paid example of this robust offshore alloy cruiser. Built to a very high specification for her original owner she boasts an extensive inventory. Currently lying ashore she is ready to commission and launch with her new owner.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

The Phlippe Briand designed Alubat Ovni range of alloy built, lift keel cruisers have built an enviable reputation as durable, go anywhere blue water cruisers. Arguably the lifting keel allows them to explore waters out the reach of normal cruising yachts.

TINTIN represents a great opportunity to buy a well presented and equipped version of this rugged blue water cruiser, ready to launch and sail away this year. Built to a high specification for her first owner the Ovni 435 TIN TIN boasts a comprehensive inventory of which some highlights include:
• Insulated hull and deck.
• Volvo Penta D2-55, 55hp engine
• 3 Blade Max Prop feathering propeller
• Hydrovane self-steering gear
• Retractable bow thruster
• Dual 240V-12V battery chargers
• New domestic and engine batteries fitted 2020
• Wind generator
• Solar panels
• Electric halyard winch
• 2018 Mainsail – never used
• Selection of genoas
• Cruising Chute
• Spinnaker
• Stackpack and lazy jacks
• Lofrans 1500W windlass
• Tender and Outboard.

A walk around video is available to view on our website or YouTube channels with a large number of additional photographs available upon request. Currently lying ashore the Ovni 435 TINTIN is available for viewing strictly by prior arrangement.

BUILDER’S COMMENTS:

OVNI – “THE” lifting keel aluminium yacht.

OVNIs have been designed for experienced, demanding customers keeping in mind that they are built for intensive use. They are the ideal boats for blue water sailing. Often referred to as the “4 x 4” of the seas, OVNIs live up to this description, synonymous with:
• Strength: Of the hull & layout
• Off road: What boat can compete for sailing anywhere and in any weather?
• Safety: With its lifting keel, the Ovni can find shelter anywhere
• Comfort: In rough seas, keel up, the boat glides smoothly on the water, something appreciated by everyone on board in bad weather.

Just like the ‘4 x 4’s, OVNIs have changed a lot since their initial conception: the interior fittings are now at the level of the most luxurious standards, but our constant search for simple solutions enables us to steer clear from pointless sophistication.

MANUFACTURER HISTORY:

In 1974 ALUBAT built ‘VODKA’, the prototype of the first OVNI ever: the OVNI 25. It was made of aluminium but with a fin keel. Then, the OVNI 31 soon enlarged the range, but as a weighted lifting keel boat. After that, the OVNI 28, launched in 1978, was the first aluminium lifting keel boat and although it had a bilge keel, it did set the tone for the next designs.

Later, in 1994, the yard started to build keel yachts. Today, this range includes 4 CIGALES (from 14 to 22 meters) and the ‘ALUBAT 58’.

Bought out in 2014 by 14 shareholders represented by Michel Berson, president, and managed by Christian PICARD, the ALUBAT shipyard has built more than 1,500 units, all aluminium, most of which are still sailing all over the world.

2006 Alubat Ovni 435 – ‘TINTIN’ – Asking £177,500 VAT paid – full details here

See the video here

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