The Ovni 43 is a 42.32ft masthead sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built in aluminum by Alubat (FRA) between 1991 and 2000.
68 units have been built.
It accomodates 8 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Ovni 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ovni 43 | ||
| Length | 42.32 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.11 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.62 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 155000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.36 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.61 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.32 | ||
| Capsize | 2.13 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
| Construction | Aluminum | ||
| Waterline length | 34.12 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18739 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7937 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.83 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 968 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 55.45 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 79.25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 171.71 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.23 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alubat (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Philippe Briand | ||
| First built | 1991 | ||
| Last built | 2000 | ||
| Number built | 68 |