A new hull shape
After the launch of the OVNI 400 in 2019, the Alubat shipyard is renewing another of its flagship models. Thus, the new OVNI 370 succeeds the OVNI 365, one of the most produced models of the shipyard since 1973.
This aluminum ocean-going yacht, approved in category A, is based on Mortain-Mavrikios (like its big brother) and CBA designs. It has a new hull shape with a rounded bow that is even more inverted than on the 400. In addition to gaining in habitability, this design optimizes the pitching motion when sailing.
A boat that is easy to maneuver with a small crew
This 11.95 m integral dinghy has a chine hull, two rudders and a light daggerboard (260 kg), which can be raised manually, unlike the OVNI 400 and its hydraulically raised ballasted daggerboard. The cockpit is wide and open at the back with a double helm station at the back to facilitate maneuvers.
The objective is to offer a simple boat that is easy to handle with a small crew or a couple, with simple equipment," says the shipyard.
Two development plans
The OVNI 370 is available in two versions of layouts: classic or Deck saloon. In the first, the saloon is central with benches on each side and a central table positioned on the daggerboard well which can open on either side. In the second version, the saloon table is off-center on the starboard side and raised to benefit from outside visibility from the panoramic roof, as well as from the chart table on the port side. A configuration that was not available on the larger model and that we will appreciate for the long winter watches.
As standard, it offers two double cabins, one forward and one aft on the port side. The starboard side is reserved for technical equipment and storage.
This new model intended for ocean sailing will be discovered at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle in September 2021.
