Alubat Ovni 43

XBOAT ref:6221.
Solid, seaworthy, and safe, this stunning OVNI 43 by Alubat is a full-keel aluminium cruising yacht designed for long voyages. Recognized for its robustness and versatility, it allows exploration of coastal anchorages as well as remote areas thanks to its retractable keel.

ALUBAT
OVNI 43
Full keel Aluminium Sailboat
VERSION 2 CABINS (with large aft storage on starboard)
Year of construction: 1992
Overall length: 13.00 m
Hull length: 12.20 m
Waterline length: 10.30 m
Beam / max width: 4.30 m
Draft min/max: 0.80 m / 2.50 m
Mast height: 16.90 m
Category 1: 10/12 persons max

AMENITIES / COMFORT:
- Version with 2 CABINS
- Salon convertible into double berth
- Red fabric in good condition
- Up to 6 berths
- Headroom of 1.90 m throughout the boat
- Spacious forepeak cabin with large bed
- Wardrobe, dressing table, adjacent bathroom with shower and sink
- Large aft starboard cabin
- Bathroom with sink, toilet with black water tank, wardrobe
- L-shaped galley port side
- Isotherm fridge with approximately 100-liter freezer
- Numerous storage compartments
- Double stainless steel round sink
- Hot/cold pressurized water with mixer tap
- Sea water pump
- ENO four-burner stove on gimbal - gas burners
- EBERSAPCHER forced air heating
- Chart table with navigation tools and complete electrical panel
- Well-maintained elm woodwork
- Varnished sole (some signs of wear and age)
- Complete reconditioning of wall paneling
- Watertight and non-failed windows (hatches)

MOTOR:
YANMAR
Model: 4JH2E
Power: 48 HP
Mounting: direct shaft line
12-volt circuit
Running hours: 2454 (may increase)
Foldable 3-blade MAX PROP propeller
Fuel capacity: 260 liters in 2 tanks
Heat exchanger, alternator, and engine supports (silent blocks) replaced in 2023

ENERGY / ELECTRICITY:
- Self-sufficient with energy, ready for extended cruising
- Battery charger
- 4 AGM batteries (replaced in 2023)
- VICTRON Energy monitor and charge controller (at chart table)
- Complete electrical panel at chart table
- GI-32 SAMLEX EUROPE galvanic isolator (electric isolation of the vessel)
- 2 solar panels on the platform
- Marine wind turbine on D-400 ATMB platform
- MPPT charge controller
- Fisher PANDA 3.5 KW generator
This boat is energy autonomous

NAVIGATION / ELECTRONICS:
- FURUNO M 1715 radar on aft platform
- RAYMARINE autopilot
- RAYMARINE repeater on helm helm station
- AXIOM RAYMARINE touchscreen GPS & chartplotter with internal and external mounts
- Fixed VHF with AIS - NAVICOM RT 850 AIS
- AIS CLASS B - RAYMARINE AIS 700
- Portable VHF (without AIS)
- EPIRB OCEAN SIGNAL E 100 G GPS
- MOB AIS ASN (professional) x 2 - SIMY MYMOB
- Navigation lights
- Anchor light

SAILS AND RIGGING:
- Heavy-duty Dacron mainsail (used condition, good - approx. 10 years)
- Main sail on Lewmar ball-bearing trolley
- Main sail cover (lazy bag)
- Rigid boom vang
- Genoa on furling drum (used condition, good - approx. 10 years)
- Profurl C-420 furling system (replaced in 2023)
- Reefable staysail (recent sail from 2023)
- Spinnaker (used condition, good)
- Roof awning
- Bimini cockpit cover
- Cockpit table
- ISOMAT mast with 2 shroud bars
- 2 backstays
- Mast steps
- 2 stainless steel mast guards at mast base
- 3 mast winches
- 4 cockpit winches: LEWMAR 54 ST x2 and LEWMAR 40 ST x2
- Dormant rig replaced in 2023 (all inox cables replaced in 2023 - ready for navigation and insurance)
- Main rig in good condition – halyards and sheets (may need 1 or 2 replaced!)

EQUIPMENT:
- Retractable bow thruster
- Fisher PANDA 3.5KW generator (located in large aft locker)
- Solar panels
- Wind turbine
- Lofrans electric windlass with 10mm chain (about 50m in 2023)
- Wired control in forecabin + wireless windlass remote
- 25kg ROCNA anchor at bow
- Secondary rode in large aft locker, flat anchor + 10mm chain (recent)
- Stainless steel aft deck mast chair
- Up-to-date safety equipment for navigation
- 2023 survival raft

HULL:
- Vessel’s underwater surfaces sandblasted in 2023
- Bump on starboard amidship
- Insulated above the waterline
- Not insulated below the waterline / in the hull bottoms

Summary:
MOST ADVANTAGES OF THIS SAILBOAT
- The OVNI 43 is generally ready and operational from a technical standpoint!
- It was prepared for long cruises in 2020 and 2023
- Self-sufficient in energy with up-to-date equipment!
- Dormant rig replaced 2 years ago!
- Warm and comfortable interior – elm woodwork – varnished sole
- All wall panels were renewed in 2023
- The keel system is operational, revisited in 2023!
- There is a plexiglass hatch to monitor keel retraction
- The new owner will only need to perform usual checks and small updates before departure.
IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO LEAVE QUICKLY

DISADVANTAGES:
- Only aesthetic concerns
- Bump on starboard amidship at waterline level
- Wooden deck in average condition
- Some painting needed, along with sanding and varnishing of the interior steps

The boat is sold as-is, without additional work from the seller. However, for someone wishing to undertake some work, a quote can be provided on-site by the shipyard with a discounted and preferential rate.

Additional photos are from OCTOBER 2025, in rainy weather!

Further information via the contact form with your details.
Visits by appointment only.

We strongly advise all used boat buyers to be accompanied by a maritime expert of their choice and at their expense, to be fully informed of the vessel’s overall condition before final payment to the seller. More information and photos on xboat.fr