The benchmark integral centerboarder
The OVNI 435 is a 100% aluminum sailboat built by the Alubat yard in Les Sables-d’Olonne to a Philippe Briand design. This true bluewater cruiser is fitted with a fully retractable centerboard (integral centerboarder) and a single hydraulically lifting rudder, making it perfectly suited to sailing on every ocean, including the high latitudes thanks to its insulation.
Built in 2001 (hull no. 10), this boat is currently undergoing a complete refit at the Alubat yard: systems check, deck hardware, sandblasting of the hull and deck, repainting. She will be ready to sail again in a few weeks.
Equipment
- 2 double cabins, 6 berths, spacious saloon, forward-facing chart table
- Insulated aluminum hull (Styrodur / Armacell), offshore safety, integral centerboarder
- Yanmar 4JH3E 56 hp engine, soundproofed and ventilated compartment
- Northern Lights 4.5 kW generator + 4 × 142 W solar panels (new, 2026 refit), Victron 12/220 V inverter, 22 L water heater
- Eberspächer forced-air heating, Dessalator Duo 60 watermaker (12 V and 220 V)
- 105 L refrigerator, gimballed 2-burner stove with oven
- Garmin electronics (3 displays at the helm + chart table), radar, Icom fixed + handheld VHF, Simrad autopilot + Windpilot Pacific windvane
- Electric halyard winch, serviced Andersen winches (2026 refit), Maxpower VIP 150 retractable bow thruster
- Bombard AX3 dinghy + Mercury 3.5 hp outboard · ground tackle: 20 kg anchor + 60 m of chain, 20 kg secondary anchor + 30 m
- Safety: liferaft, lifejackets, jacklines, 406 EPIRB
Photos taken before the refit, not contractual. Banner photo: illustrative image.
