Building Boats for People Who Know Boats
October 7, 2026
When it comes to buying a sailboat, experience matters—and perhaps nowhere is that more obvious than with the people who choose an Alubat.
Discover the world of Alubat aluminum sailboats through news, boat tours, and events. Stay informed about the advantages and technical information of these innovative boats.
When it comes to buying a sailboat, experience matters—and perhaps nowhere is that more obvious than with the people who choose an Alubat.
From a complete redesign of the OVNI range to the launch of an ultralight aluminum performance sailboat, and upgrading the shipyard facilities, Alubat is making major investments in the next generation of cruising sailboats.
Alubat’s new ultralight aluminum performance sailboat is a design that combines the strength and durability of aluminum with the speed and responsiveness of an ultralight displacement hull.
Alubat is leading the charge by integrating 48V technology across their range—from the Ovni 370 to the 490.
The advantages of an Alubat 100 percent aluminum sailboat are many – strength, durability, agility – but perhaps one that is often overlooked is the confidence it builds in the sailor.
In an age where compromise takes precedence over integrity and where few truly independent boatyards still exist, Alubat stands apart from the ever growing trend of corporate consolidation.
From deck and cockpit to the pilot house and interior, take a virtual tour of the new Ovni 490
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Incidence Sails Loft, Europe’s largest sail loft, that provides a complete set of sails for Alubat.
Tour the Alubat Ovni 430 Cardabelle 10 – a boat equipped for serious offshore exploration.
Preliminary Tour of the first Ovni 490 – the latest in the Ovni range of aluminum sailboats.
We spoke to Kevin, owner of the Ovni 370 about his experience sailing ‘Jacky C’. He comments on sailing with the dual mainsheet arrangement, his sailplan, speed averages, and more.
A Journey Under the Floorboards of an Ovni 370. Join Rob as he goes through every single floorboard on an Ovni 370 to reveal systems, access, storage, and lots of dust.
Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and watch a full tour with Kevin, the owner of the Alubat Ovni 370 ‘Jacky C’ as he talks about the features and benefits aboard his boat with Stephen – The Happy Sailor.
The best way to close an exceptional boat show in Annapolis is with an equally exception sail aboard the Alubat Ovni 370. And if you missed us this Spring, we’ll be back in Annapolis in the Fall.
The new Ovni 430 continues to evolve from its predecessor, the 400. The best part about these changes? Most of them apply to the full Ovni range.
Tour the first Ovni 490 with Luc Jurien, CEO of Alubat. From design decisions to the layout of the rigging, twin engine installation and pilothouse, Luc walks us through some of the thinking that has gone into building the first 490.
Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and enjoy a technical tour of JACKY C, a new Ovni 370 with owner Kevin as he walks us through some of the choices he made when building his sailboat.
Tour the New Ovni Alubat 370 during a sea trial this past December in the cold Atlantic off the coast of France. We’ll walk you through some of the features aboard Jacky C, a new aluminum centerboard sailboat build by Alubat.
Design & outstanding craftsmanship are a given, but what makes Alubat the single best aluminum expedition sailboat today has much to do with where it is built.
With more than 50 years of experience building expedition-class aluminum sailboats, the first Ovni 490 Pilothouse is well underway at the Alubat Shipyard in France.
We often say that where your boat is built really matters, so it’s no surprise that the Alubat shipyard is based at the heart of one of the most extreme solo around the world races, the Vendee Globe, in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
While we’ve already toured the raised salon interior aboard the Ovni 370 aluminum sailboat before, we had an opportunity to tour the newest Ovni 430 at the boat show in La Rochelle.
The first 430 with the deck salon layout will be featured at the upcoming Boat Show on October 1 – 6 in La Rochelle, France. See you there!
“It should be called the Alubat sub 40ft ULTIMATE short-handed Aluminium blue-water cruiser. We were blown away by this Ovni 370.”
The OVNI 430 aluminum sailboat is part of the new generation of sailing yachts combining innovation, ergonomics, comfort and performance.
An upgraded raised interior features panoramic view for active watchkeeping, great light and ventilation. An offset salon on the port side also creates an ideal layout for ease of movement.
Where’s the best place to see a new Aluminum sailboat? The Alubat boatyard in France, of course! See highlights of what to expect on your visit to Alubat.
Full-time cruisers Roberta and Duca stopped by to visit us during the La Rochelle Boat Show for a tour of the NEW Ovni 430 aluminum sailboat.
Tour of the new Ovni 370 with Duca and Roberta on their YouTube channel Odd Life Crafting.
“I have a friend, who knows a guy, who has a cousin, that bought an aluminum boat, and after a week in the marina the bottom fell out of her”.
How Much Does a Well-Equipped Alubat Ovni Cost? Find out how we price the Ovni range of aluminum sailboats for the serious off-shore cruiser.
The 490 shares some of the hallmarks of the Ovni range: shaft drive, full sailplan, centerboard, and spacious interior with a raised salon layout.
Beyond the aluminum hull construction, Alubat sailboats all have a superpower – the centerboard. Shallow water, beaching, canals are just some of the benefits
Take a virtual tour of the Ovni 430 and discover the interior, deck and cockpit layout. Discover the details that make it an exceptional long-distance sailboat.
The Ovni 430 combines innovation, comfort and performance. The longer waterline with the inverted bow improves performance and expands the interior volume.
What does it mean to build a 100% Aluminum sailboat? We asked GM Luc Jurien to walk us through the process of building the aluminum sailboats at Alubat.
From boat maintenance to sharing adventures near and far, join the Ovni Club to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience from other owners – or to just live vicariously through some amazing photography!
Some of the best advice can be found from owners who are ‘out there’ sailing around the world. Their stories and travel logs invite you to discover cruising the Alubat World.