Alubat Ovni 43

XBOAT ref: 6221.
Solid, seaworthy, and safe, this beautiful OVNI 43 by Alubat is a full-keel aluminum ketch designed for long voyages! Renowned for its robustness and versatility, it allows exploration of both coastal anchorages and remote areas thanks to its retractable keel.

ALUBAT OVNI 43
Full-keel Aluminum Ketch
VERSION 2 CABINS (with large stern locker starboard)
Year of construction: 1992
LOA: 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
Air height: 16.90 m
Water capacity: 535 liters
Category 10/12 persons maximum

LAYOUT / COMFORT:
- Version with 2 CABINS
- Saloon area convertible into double berth
- Red upholstery in good condition
- 6 berths possible
- Headroom of 1.90 m throughout the boat
- Spacious forward cabin with large bed
- Wardrobe, vanity, adjoining bathroom with shower cubicle and sink
- Large aft portside cabin
- Bathroom with sink, WC with black water tank, wardrobe
- L-shaped galley port side
- Icebox with approx. 100-liter fridge/freezer
- Numerous storage compartments
- Round double stainless steel sink
- Hot/cold pressurized water with mixer
- Water capacity: 535 liters
- Seawater pump
- ENO stove with oven on pivot – gas burners
- EBERSPACHER forced air heating
- Navigational table with instruments and complete electrical panel
- Maple wood interior in good condition
- The floor has been varnished (some marks due to age and wear)
- Cabin linings fully renewed
- The portholes are watertight and non-fenestrated

ENGINE:
YANMAR
Model: 4JH2E
Power: 48 HP
Mounting: direct shaft line
12V bipolaire circuit
Hours of operation: 2454 hours (variable)
Retractable 3-blade propeller, MAX PROP
Fuel capacity: 260 liters on 2 diesel tanks
Heat exchanger, alternator, and engine mounts (silent blocs) replaced in 2023

ENERGY / ELECTRICITY:
- The boat is energy independent and prepared for extended cruising
- Battery charger
- 4 AGM batteries (replaced in 2023)
- VICTRON Energy monitor and charge controller (at navigational table)
- Complete electrical panel at the chart table
- GI-32 SAMLEX EUROPE Galvanic Isolator (electrical insulation)
- 2 solar panels on port side
- Marine wind turbine on D-400 ATMB arch
- MPPT charge controller
- Fisher PANDA 3.5 KW generator
The boat is energy self-sufficient!

NAVIGATION / ELECTRONICS:
- FURUNO M 1715 radar on aft arch
- RAYMARINE autopilot
- RAYMARINE pilot repeater at helm station
- AXIOM RAYMARINE touchscreen GPS & Chartplotter with interior and exterior mounts
- Fixed VHF with AIS – NAVICOM RT 850 AIS
- AIS CLASS B – RAYMARINE AIS 700
- Handheld VHF (without AIS)
- OCEAN SIGNAL E 100 G GPS EPIRB
- MOB AIS ASN (pro) x 2 – SIMY MYMOB
- Navigation lights
- Anchor light

SAILS AND RIGGING:
- Dacron mainsail, thick fabric (good condition, approx. 10 years)
- Main sail on Lewmar roller car
- Main sail cover - Lazzy bag
- Rigid backstay
- Furling genoa (sail condition good, approx. 10 years)
- PROFURL C-420 roller furling genoa (replaced in 2023)
- Furling jib on removable stay (recent sail from 2023)
- Spinnaker (good condition)
- Bimini and cockpit cover
- Cockpit table

- ISOMAT mast with 2 spreader bars
- 2 shrouds
- Mast steps
- 2 stainless steel pushpits at mast base
- 3 mast winches
- 4 cockpit winches: LEWMAR 54 ST x2 and LEWMAR 40 ST x2

- SAIL MANAGEMENT REPLACED IN 2023 (all stainless steel cables replaced in 2023 – up to date for navigation and insurance)
- Main rig in good condition – halyards and sheets (possibly 1 or 2 halyards to replace)

EQUIPMENT:
- Retractable bow thruster
- Fisher PANDA 3.5KW generator (located in the large stern locker)
- Solar panels
- Wind turbine
- Electric windlass LOFRANS PROJECT with 10mm chain (about 50m in 2023)
- Wired remote control in forward cabin + wireless windlass remote
- ROCNA 25KG anchor at bow
- Secondary anchor in large stern locker, plate-type + 10mm chain (recent)
- Stainless steel mast bench on rear balcony
- Up-to-date safety equipment for navigation
- 2023 survival raft

HULL:
- The hull’s underwater parts were sandblasted in 2023
- There is a bump amidship starboard
- The hull is not insulated (hot/cold)

In summary:
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS SAILBOAT
- This OVNI 43 is generally ready to sail and technically operational!
- The boat has already been prepared for long-distance cruising in 2020 and 2023
- Energy autonomous with up-to-date equipment!
- The dormant rig replaced 2 years ago!
- Warm and comfortable interior – maple woodwork – varnished floors
- All linings renewed in 2023
- The keel system is functional, revised in 2023!
- There is a plexiglass inspection hatch to view the keel lifting
- The rudder and rudder system have been completely replaced
- The new owner will only need to carry out routine preparations, checks, and minor updates before departure.
IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WISHING TO LEAVE QUICKLY

THE WEAKNESSES OF THIS SAILBOAT
- A bump amidship starboard at the waterline and also some dents and bumps below the waterline
- A teak deck in fair condition
- Some painting needed, as well as sanding and varnishing the interior staircase

Recent photos
RECENT PRICE REDUCTION
Full water and photo files available upon request
Visits by appointment only.

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