1987 Alubat 32, 69 900 EUR

Very well maintained aluminum Ovni

OVNI 32 - The ideal aluminum adventurer for world sailors and Wadden sailors.


For those who dream of distant destinations, dry land on the mud flats or carefree exploration of coastal waters, this OVNI 32 offers a unique opportunity. This iconic aluminum sailing yacht from the renowned French yard Alubat is known worldwide as one of the most versatile and robust designs for long-distance cruising and adventure cruising. Alubat has been building all-aluminum sailing yachts for ocean sailors since 1973 and has now delivered more than 1,600 vessels that have made their mark around the world.


Designed by renowned yacht architect Philippe Briand, this OVNI 32 combines the safety of an all-aluminum hull with the vast cruising area of a lift keel yacht. Thanks to its variable draft, you can not only comfortably undertake long voyages, but also reach areas where other sailing yachts must drop out. Falling dry on the mud flats, anchoring in shallow bays or making a circumnavigation of the world: the OVNI is specially designed for it.


This ship was built in 1987 and still comes from the first owners. Over the years the ship has been carefully maintained and modernized on important points. For example, in 2004 the diesel engine was replaced and a high-quality three-blade Maxprop propeller was installed. In 1999, Bonsink in Zwartsluis had the upper part of the ship professionally blasted and painted, after which the deck was fitted with Treadmaster. Also at that time, the lines of the keel control system and the rigging were renewed.


The result is a solid, reliable and fully equipped vessel ready for new adventures. It is important to note here that there are no traces of electrolytic corrosion, an important consideration for aluminum yachts.


Of course, a vessel of this age also has some areas of concern. The Treadmaster deck will eventually need to be replaced and the headliner in the saloon is optically in less attractive condition. However, this does not detract from the solid foundation and character of this special ship.


An OVNI 32 does not often come on the market, especially not in this state of repair and with this history. For the serious sailor looking for freedom, safety and a ship that can literally go anywhere, this is a godsend.


For more information, specifications and maintenance details, please contact broker Jan Smits at 06 536 13 635.




General
Other: Hinged centerboard through lines and a winch.



Engine, electrics, water
Fuel tanks: with drain option
Propulsion: Volvo seal, (1 in reserve)
Water tank & material: Plastic, in the tip
Other: Engine was installed in 2004, always maintained by the yard.


Maxprop 3 blade propeller, greaseable.


Optima gel batteries


Victron isolation transformer due to aluminum hull, Victron Pallas12/25 charger



Rig and sails
Winches: 5 winches, 1 of them for the centerboard.
Genoa reefing system: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Other: Selden for the mainsail,boom renewed 2011, standing rigging renewed 2011 (RB services) Lazy sacks (RB services)


Profurl furling jib system P 31,,mainsail, battened,Genoa,Blister (kind of bulbous jib) all from Beilken


Harken rollers



Navigation and electronics
SSB receiver: world receiver
Other: From the Navman log, the screen is defective



Equipment
Other: Cockpit tent with doghouse connection.


RDF life raft (needs to be inspected)


Mast lowering system stainless steel (at owner's home)


Recent hood for mainsail and rocon for furling genoa.


Ship is in shed every winter.