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Ovni 490: The newly launched all-aluminium sailboat features 1,600W solar panels & 1,000lt fuel tank capacity

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Update time : 2025-06-16 16:55:49
Ovni, the French-built brand, is already turning heads for its newly launched all-aluminium 50ft centre boarder titled the Ovni 490. Designed by the renowned Mortain/Mavrikios team in collaboration with CBA, the yacht has been Crafted to meet what the French yard calls strong demand for a 50-footer with a pilothouse, this latest model marries rugged bluewater capability with refined, contemporary comfort.

An all-aluminium centreboarder is a sailboat built entirely from aluminium and equipped with a pivoting centreboard instead of a fixed keel. This design offers key advantages - a shallow draft for exploring coastal and shallow waters, excellent resistance to impact and corrosion, and rugged durability ideal for long-distance cruising and off-the-grid adventures.

Drawing inspiration from the successful Ovni 430 unveiled in 2023, the new design features broad forward sections that boost form stability under sail and carve out generous interior volume. A powerful hull built for adventure, with the kind of spaciousness and liveability that long-distance cruisers crave.

The pilothouse offers superb protection for two to three crew members on watch, while a panoramic roof floods the space with natural light. Inside, the raised saloon ensures excellent visibility even when seated, enhancing comfort and connection to the surroundings.

The three-cabin layout includes thoughtful amenities such as space for a washing machine and freezer, along with a dedicated locker for foul-weather gear. All technical systems are centralised in a service area that’s conveniently accessible from both the cockpit and the interior.

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