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The Ovni 395 is a 42.09ft masthead sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built in aluminum by Alubat (FRA) between 2004 and 2018.

70 units have been built., it accomodates 8 people in 3 cabins plus salon..

The Ovni 395 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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• By Alvah Simon
• Updated: January 31, 2007

The utilitarian styling of the Ovni 395 may narrow its market appeal, but any pragmatic cruiser will gladly allow function to lead fashion out onto the high seas. Philippe Briand has drawn a no-nonsense, go-anywhere cruiser that will carry its crew safely, quickly, and in comfort through any ocean of the world. However, those more used to fiberglass hulls must be aware that aluminum boats require extra attention with regard to stray electrical current, wiring, sacrificial anodes, and paint systems.

The Ovni 395 isn’t limited to oceans alone. The hydraulic lifting keel and rudder (with a 1-foot-11-inch draft), protective propeller skeg, and flat grounding plate just cry out for picnic beaching and gunkholing away from crowds.

The French builder, Chantier Alubat, has fashioned a robust hull out of the highest-grade aluminum. The deck layout is semiflush and simple. All sailing functions lead to the ergonomic aft cockpit. The trademark radar/antenna arch doubles as davits. A 55-horsepower Volvo with a three-bladed Max-Prop powers the vessel smartly. Even with a low SA/D of 15.22, the Ovni, I found, was easily driven in light air. It should prove stiff in heavy air due to initial form stability and ample lead ballast encapsulated into the shoal hull. With a board-down draft of 6 feet 11 inches, the boat performed to windward in sprightly and efficient fashion.

The light interior’s fit and finish are of a high standard, and it’s offered in several configurations. The usually problematic centerboard trunk is cleverly used to create open and useful spaces. The boat we tested had been actively sailed for eight months before arriving in Annapolis, and it showed evidence of the wear and tear a sailboat will incur offshore. That said, it also demonstrated that the Ovni 395 can walk the walk when it comes to voyaging, which, coupled with its favorable price, should pique the interests of any serious cruiser. Vive la France!

Ovni 395 Specs

LOA: 41′ 11″ LWL: 33′ 10″ Beam: 13′ 5″ Draft (board down/up): 6′ 11″/1′ 11″ Sail Area: 687 sq. ft. Displacement: 19,360 lb. Water: 115 gal. Fuel: 67 gal. Engine: 55-hp. Volvo Designer: Philippe Briand Price: $275,000 Nickle Atlantic, (703) 924-105, www.boatinium.com

Alvah Simon reviews the Ovni 395 for the 2007 Cruising World Sailboat Show.

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The Ovni 395 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Ovni 395 was designed by Philippe Briand, a prominent French naval architect and was manufactured by Alubat, a well-regarded boat building company located in Château-d'Olonne, France. Alubat has long been recognized for its craftsmanship in aluminum boat construction, producing vessels designed for extensive cruising. This sailboat is particularly noted for its ability to handle long voyages, combining comfort with practical features.

The Ovni 395 sailboat was available in several configurations. Buyers could choose between two or three cabins, one or two heads, and different layouts for the saloon, galley, and navigation station. It also had a hydraulic lifting keel and rudder that allowed it to explore shallow waters and even beach itself as shown above.

Published Specification for the Ovni 395

Underwater Profile:  Lifting keel

Hull Material:  Aluminium

Length Overall:  42'1" (12.8m)

Waterline Length:  36'9" (11.2m)

Beam:  13'6" (4.1m)

Draft:  Keel down 6'11" (2.1m), Keel up 1'11" (0.6m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop

Displacement:  22,046lb (10,000kg

Designer:  Philippe Briand

Builder:  Chantier Alubat (France)

Year First Built:  2004

Year Last Built:  2018

Number Built:  70

Owners Association:  Ovni Owners Association

Published Design Ratios for the Ovni 395

The Ovni 395's Sail Area/Displacement (SA/D) Ratio of 18.3 positions it within the "reasonably good performance" category, indicating it is neither underpowered nor exceptionally high-performance, but balanced for effective sailing.

The Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 33.0 suggests a moderate ability to stand up to wind. However, it's important to note the limitations of this ratio as it does not account for ballast placement, which is crucial for understanding the boat's stability characteristics in varying conditions.

With a Displacement/Length (D/L) Ratio of 199 , the Ovni 395 is classified under Light Displacement, meaning it requires less sail area to reach its designed hull speed compared to heavier boats.

Its Comfort Ratio of 27.8 indicates a motion comfort level that aligns with moderate coastal cruisers, suggesting stable and reasonably comfortable passage-making capabilities, though potentially less suited for the roughest bluewater conditions without discomfort.

Lastly, the Capsize Screening Formula rate of 1.9 underscores the design's suitability for ocean passages, highlighting its safety in potential capsize scenarios compared to broader-beamed or heavier vessels.

It should be acknowledged, however, that these ratios, while informative, offer a theoretical depiction of behavior. Real-world performance can be subject to variability due to factors like load condition, sea state, and crew skill. Notably, modern vessel design considerations such as beamy cruisers with plumb bows often defy traditional ratio expectations while still proving capable and safe for bluewater sailing.

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Cruising World tells us:

"The utilitarian styling of the Ovni 395 may narrow its market appeal, but any pragmatic cruiser will gladly allow function to lead fashion out onto the high seas. Philippe Briand has drawn a no-nonsense, go-anywhere cruiser that will carry its crew safely, quickly, and in comfort through any ocean of the world. However, those more used to fiberglass hulls must be aware that aluminum boats require extra attention with regard to stray electrical current, wiring, sacrificial anodes, and paint systems.

The Ovni 395 isn’t limited to oceans alone. The hydraulic lifting keel and rudder (with a 1-foot-11-inch draft), protective propeller skeg, and flat grounding plate just cry out for picnic beaching and gunkholing away from crowds."

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Ovni 395 is a 40 ′ 1 ″ / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and built by Alubat starting in 2004.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Basic specs..

The hull is made of aluminium. Aluminum is strong and forgiving. Where an impact on a fiberglass hull will result in major gelcoat damage and possible cracking, an aluminum hull will probably only have a scratch or a small bend. The only concern is electrolysis. Ensure that you have proper sacrificial anodes installed.

The boat is equipped with 431.0 liter fresh water capacity.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

DaggerBoard

The Ovni 395 is equipped with a daggerboard keel. A daggerboard is a lifting keel that can be lowered and raised, allowing the boat to enter shallow waters as well.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.58 - 0.68 meter (1.90 - 2.20 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Ovni 395 is 2.00, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Ovni 395 is about 282 kg/cm, alternatively 1584 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 282 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1584 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

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SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 19.82

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When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 48m 2 (516 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

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The Ovni 395 is designed to be sailed by a couple

The utilitarian styling of the Ovni 395 may narrow its market appeal, but any pragmatic cruiser will gladly allow function to lead fashion out onto the high seas. Philippe Briand has drawn a no-nonsense, go-anywhere cruiser that will carry its crew safely, quickly, and in comfort through any ocean of the world. However, those more used to fiberglass hulls must be aware that aluminum boats require extra attention with regard to stray electrical current, wiring, sacrificial anodes, and paint systems. The Ovni 395 isn’t limited to oceans alone. The hydraulic lifting keel and rudder (with a 1-foot-11-inch draft), protective propeller skeg, and flat grounding plate just cry out for picnic beaching and gunkholing away from crowds.

The light interior’s fit and finish are of a high standard, and it’s offered in several configurations. The usually problematic centerboard trunk is cleverly used to create open and useful spaces. The boat we tested had been actively sailed for eight months before arriving in Annapolis, and it showed evidence of the wear and tear a sailboat will incur offshore. That said, it also demonstrated that the Ovni 395 can walk the walk when it comes to voyaging, which, coupled with its favorable price, should pique the interests of any serious cruiser.

A pure cruising boat, the 395 is designed to be sailed by a couple. All lines lead aft to the cockpit, which is comfortable but not overly large. The stern arch comes standard and doubles as davits for a 10-foot dinghy. Down below, the interior is finished in varnished oak, which lends the space a warm honey- colored ambience. Alubat offers semi-custom interiors so an owner may fiddle with the design to meet special needs. The basic layout offers a V-berth forward and two quarter cabins. The saloon has a dinette to port, a good seagoing galley and a large chart table. We sailed the Ovni 395 on the Chesapeake Bay and came away impressed with the boat’s ocean-going capabilities. If you are looking for a passagemaker that can withstand a collision, take the ground easily and will make good miles on passage, the 395 provides a unique cruising solution.

Source: “ Blue Water Sailing ” & “ Cruising World “.

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OVNI 395 Year 2011

Designed by Philippe BRIAND and built in Vendée by the reknown Alubat shipyard, the OVNI 395 the most sold aluminium 40 footer: 100 units were built and sold 5 years only after the model was launched. This reasonable size aluminium sloop can easily be managed by a short handed crew of two and she displays two nice cabins, three additional berths in the saloon and a nice living space. This particular unit was launched in 2011. She was equipped and modified by Alubat for her first and only owner to be secure and reliable, water and electricity self sufficient, but also comfortable.

Owner's words

This was our choice; an OVNI 395 with two cabins and a large technical part at te starboard aft. We have been checking the whole building process and had her transported to Geneva on the Léman lake. In June 2012, transportation to Port Camargue and then, we depart to Turkey (Corsica, Sardinia, Corinthian chanel) near Izmir. The ship stayed in Turkey, in and out the water, depending on the period. At summer 2015, we decided to sail from Turkey (Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Sicily, Italy, Malta, Balearic Islands, Spain, Morocco...) to the Canarias and aimed at crossing the Atlantic. Unfortunately, our health does not allow us to sail further and we have to change our way of life and to sell this boat we have been loving so much.

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OVNI 395 built by Chantier Alubat (FRA) and designed by Philippe Briand. Her first hull was built in 2004 with an overall lengh of 12.83 m or 42.09 ft long

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