The Ovni 435 is an all-aluminum lifting-keel cruising sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and built by Alubat of France from 2004. An evolution of the earlier Ovni 43, the 435 refines the hull form and interior layout while retaining the defining features of the OVNI line: a centerboard that retracts to under a meter of draft and a lifting rudder, enabling the boat to sit upright on a drying bottom without the need for legs or cradles. At 44 feet with a substantial rig and over 1,000 square feet of sail area, the 435 is a capable offshore passagemaker equally at home in the high latitudes of Norway or Patagonia as in the tropics. Alubat''s all-aluminum construction makes her virtually maintenance-free in saltwater environments, and her interior is finished to a high standard for extended bluewater cruising.
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What is the Ovni 435's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Ovni 435 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 21.27. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Ovni 435's comfort ratio?
The Ovni 435 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.64. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Ovni 435 safe for offshore sailing?
The Ovni 435 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.97. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Ovni 435?
The theoretical hull speed of the Ovni 435 is 7.92 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Ovni 435 weigh?
The Ovni 435 has a displacement of 22,671 and a length overall (LOA) of 44.00.
Who designed the Ovni 435?
The Ovni 435 was designed by Philippe Briand, first built in 2004.