OVNI 490 pilothouse aluminum sailboat
example of a very well equipped ovni 490 is priced at 1,320,428 €
The Ovni 490 is outfitted a hybrid INTEGREL alternator with a Victron System, adapting the Volvo diesel engine’s spare power to produce up to 9kW of energy that’s stored in a 48V battery bank and replaces a standard generator. That, along with premium sails by Incidence Sails, Europe’s foremost sail loft, and a full B&G navigation package, highlight some of the included equipment.
an ideal sailing yacht for all weather conditions
Alubat’s experience in building aluminum centerboard yachts combined with the Mortain/Mavrikios and CBA design offices reputation, resulted in the new Ovni 490 aluminum pilothouse sailboat.
The 490 sailboat shares the same hallmarks of the Ovni range and includes shaft drive, a complete sailplan for superior sailing performance, a centerboard, as well as a spacious interior with a raised deck salon layout.
a world of difference: pilothouse & twin engines
Where the OVNI 490 sailboat stands apart from the other Ovni range is the new pilothouse design as well as the twin engines.
The pilothouse is equipped with a watertight door and has surrounding windows for excellent visibility. That, as well as the secure position, makes it ideal for sailing in all weather conditions.
The well-connected pilothouse flows into the spacious interior which, with the expansive panoramic windows, numerous opening portlights and overhead hatches, provides plenty of ventilation throughout.
centerboard Advantages: go places where other sailboats can't
The advantages of having centerboard are numerous, from teh ability to beach your boat, navigate in shallow waters, and traverse canals. What is less known is the safety at sea when sailing in heavy weather.
The centerboard on the Ovni 490 is a full-body aluminum NACA profile centerboard with manual lift using existing winches.
next available delivery
february 2028
April 2028
June 2028
modern interior layout
The modern design of the new Ovni 490 aluminum pilothouse sailboat creates a well-connected layout. The protected pilothouse seamlessly flows into the bright, open-concept salon and galley. The panoramic views can be enjoyed both at anchor or while sailing to global destinations.
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SPECIFICaTIONS
- Architect: Mortain & Mavrikios - CBA
- Length Overall: 15.95 m | 52' 4"
- Hull Length: 14.90 m | 48' 10"
- Length at Waterline: 13.98 m | 45' 10"
- Maximum Beam: 4.80 m | 15' 9"
- Draft with Centerboard Up: 1 m | 3' 3"
- Draft with Centerboard Down: 3.10 m | 10' 2"
- Keel Weight: 480 kg | 1,058 lb
- Air Draft: 21.80 m | 71' 6"
- Displacement Max Load: 21 t | 46,297 lb
- Water Tanks: 2 x 350 l (185 gal)
- Fuel Tank: 2 x 500 l (264 gal)
- Black Water Tank: 2 x 55 l (28 gal)
- Mainsail: 65 m² (700 sq ft)
- Solent: 64 m² (689 sq ft)
- Upwind Sail Area: 129 m² (1,388 sq ft)
- Engine: 2 x Volvo D2 50 shaft drive
equipment list
A well equipped Ovni 490 is priced at 1,320,428 €
This sample price represents a fully equipped Ovni 490 aluminum pilothouse sailboat. Additional premium equipment is included in order to meet the requirements of a long-distance sailor. Note: items in bold are in addition to the standard equipment list.
hull & deck construction
Aluminum chine construction with a watertight bulkhead at the front and a crash box
Synthetic teak on deck and all horizontal areas covering unpainted aluminum
Double insulated projected cork and Blackfoam
Welded structural reinforcements
Welded seacocks
Marine-grade plywood and solid wood trim
Aluminum chain-plates with stainless steel bushes
Aluminum aft arch for accessories and mooring cleats for lifting dinghy
HATCHES & PORTLIGHTS
5 opening hatches with blinds on each hatch
4 x fixed hull portlights with curtains on rails and 2 opening portlights in the panoramic roof for ventilation
Fore sail locker layout (Ladder/shelves/bulkhead/24V light)
fittings
Aluminum pulpits, stanchions and side opening gates (dyneema lifelines)
Aluminum grab rails welded on coach roof and 2 aluminum grab rails welded on transom
Aluminum aft arch with dinghy davit arch
Outboard engine bracket on the bathing platform
2 aluminum dorades on coach roof
2 pulpits at mast
2 moorings cleat on fore deck 450 mm
2 moorings cleat on the rear skirt 260 mm
4 aluminum grab rails welded on coach roof and 2 aluminum grab rails welded on transom
Bathing platform with stainless steel swim ladder and lockable liferaft storage
Water, fuel and black water deck fittings
Hot and cold water shower on bathing platform
Harness clip-in attachment points (companionway, helm station and bathing platform)
rigging
2 genoa/staysail sheet tracks with 2 piston adjustable traveller cars
2 double pulleys with clamps, return sheet leads on winches
2 locking winch handles
2 x 62 AEST electric winches on coach roof
2 x winches 62 ST in cockpit for staysail
2 sheaves boxes (x6) leading to halyards and reefs back to the cockpit
Cam clutches on the coach roof for halyards, reefs and downhaul
Block and fairleads with cam clutch for Genoa furler line feeders
sail locker
Foresail locker layout
Access by large opening deck hatch
Floor and 1 LED overhead light
Watertight bulkhead between locker and bow
Aluminum ladder for access
anchoring & mooring
Aluminum bowsprit with integrated bow rollers
Integrated stern roller
Anodized aluminum chain-plates with stainless steel bushes
Vertical electric windlass 24V, 1700W chain grab Ø12mm and gypsy
Aluminum anchor pulpit, LED navigation lights
Anchorage Package (fore & aft): Spade Anchor 30kg + 60m of Ø12mm chain, and 14kg Fortress Anor + 40m of mixed rope/lead Ø18mm anchoring line
Windlass control at the helm station
Self-draining chain locker, cable clinch and cleat
2 bow, 2 stern mooring cleats 450mm, 2 midship spring cleats 450mm
Mooring Package: 6x fender with sock + 1x White Step-fender, 4x 10m Ø16mm mooring ropes + 2x 15m Ø16mm mooring ropes
sails
The sails are all high-tech Pro-Radial woven polyester sails made by Incidence Sails in La Rochelle, France. Included are the following:
Full batten mainsail 65 m2, 3 reefs including 2 automatic reefs, lazy bag and battens, Spectra halyard. Running backstays and blocks. Tri Radial sailcloth
Furling Genoa (64 m2), UV stripe, bag. Tri Radial sailcloth
Genoa adjustment cars in the cockpit
Gennaker + sheets + blocks + furler + Dynema halyard
Dacron Staysail – removable
1 mainsail halyard, 1 Genoa halyard, 1 boom topping lift, 2 Genoa sheets, 1 mainsail sheet
rigging
Anodized aluminum deck stepped mast, double swept aft spreaders, 4 mast steps include 2 to reach mainsail and 2 mast steps at the head of the mast
LED mooring and masthead navigation lights, halogen deck floodlight
Genoa furling system
Anodized aluminum boom black or white lacquered fitted with outhaul and 3 reef lines leading back to cockpit
Rigid boom vang with tackle
Stainless steel standing fractional rigging: 1 forestay, 2 backstays (option: 1 backstay insulated), 2 upper shrouds, 2 inner shrouds, 2 aft lower shrouds
pilothouse
Smoked Plexiglas door with stainless steel lock
Chart table to port with storage and seating
Flexible LED reading light and LED spotlight
220V outlet
Starboard seat with chart tablet
Ventilation hatch at facade of pilothouse
Solid wood non-slip companionway with 3 steps
cockpit
Large self-draining cockpit with direct access to bathing platform through aluminum tipping bench
Tensioned helm station canvas (Bimini) between aft arch and pilot house
Synthetic teak on bench seats and and helm seat with upholstered seats and backrests in choice of color marine fabric
2 lockers under the helm station seats accessible from the cockpit/bathing platform including one for gas canisters
1 watertight locker under the port cockpit seat
1 access by hatch under the seat of the portside technical room
Harness clip-in attachment points
2 Genoa sheets lockers under main winches
Manual bilge pump
INSTRUMENTS / STEERING
Twin aluminum rudders and aluminum rudderstocks
Engine control panel on main starboard station helm
Ø900 twin steering wheels, compass & compass cover for each helm station
Emergency aluminum tiller
salon
Port side L-shaped bench seat and bench seat opposite on centreboard casing. Storage under seating
Upholstered foam cushions, 12cm thick with backrests
Lateral shelf behind seating with storage space, 2 additional shelves
8 x 24V fans
2 opening portlights in the panoramic roof for ventilation. Panoramic roof comes with curtains for privacy. 1 opening overhead hatch with blinds
4 LED overhead lights
220V outlet
forward Cabin
10cm thick upholstered mattress on slatted bed base. Storage lockers under berth, wardrobe, 1 cupboard on starboard
Ventilation through opening deck hatch
2 fixed hull portholes with closure flap
Locking door separating cabin from saloon with retaining hook
3 overhead lights, 2 adjustable reading LED lights with integrated USB outlet
Galley
Galley with L shaped return against mast bulkhead
Synthetic white worktop with fiddles. Stainless steel double sink. Pressurized hot and cold water
Gimbaled s/s two-burner stove with over with s/s protective rail
24V s/s refrigerator, 2 drawers, 210L
Storage cupboard under sink with shelves and bins. Drawers under worktop. Tall cupboards with door and shelf
Ventilation through opening deck hatch with blind, and opening portlight
220V outlet
aft cabins x 2
Double berth 200 x 160 cm with 10 cm thick upholstered mattress on slatted bed base (port side)
2 opening portlights on the panoramic roof for ventilation, and 1 fixed portlight
2 overhead lights and 2 adjustable LED reading lights with integrated USB outlets
Mechanical room on starboard side
Washing Machine 5kg in port cabin
Head / shower
White/grey synthetic countertop, 2 shelves and mirror mounted on bulkhead
Separate shower with shower column with mixer (hot/cold pressurized water)
Manual pump toilet with holding tank
Opening portlight on panoramic roof for ventilation
Opening sail gear wardrobe and water drain
Sink with hot and cold pressurized tap
2 LED overhead light, 1 220V outlet
electrical
INTEGREL + Victron Package: 9kw Integrel alternator, GX 50 touch screen, Victron charger energy blue smart IP22 12V/30A 3 outputs, Victron MPPT solar panels 100/30 or 15, Victron Charger/Converter Energy 12/5000/220-100/100/120V VE-B, Victron Isolation transformer Energy 115/230V 3600, 4 x Victron Lithium batteries 48V 5.37KWh, 48 volt upgrade to winches, bow thruster, watermaker and windlass
Solar panels 998 Watts (4 x 142 W on aft arch, 2 x 100 W on pilot house, 1 x 220 W on coach roof) with MPPT regulator
230V AC 50Hz Circuit includes Shore-power outlet, bi-polar leak detector and electric panel
climate control
Air conditioning reversible 16,000 BTU/220V (2 units)
mechanical / propulsion
2 x D2-50 VOLVO Engine (50hp) in a soundproof, ventilated compartment (Yanmar available on request)
Dual fuel filters
Max Prop 3-blade feathering propeller
SPUR rope cutter for engine transmission shaft drive
Tunnel bow thruster 130kg / 24V
Maintenance Kit (anodes, led, fuses, hydro-lube rings etc)
plumbing
Water maker AQUABASE – 24 V – 65 l/h with automatic rinse
80L water heater, 220V supply and via engine heat exchanger
Custom welded plastic water and fuel tanks
Automatic electric bilge pumps with switch located at control panel
B&G ELECTRONICS PACKAGE Includes (sample installation, owner can choose their preferred equipment):
Triton Navigation Pack and 2 displays
Autopilot LS 40ST16 and NAC-3 computer with display + control panel + precision 9 electronic compass
VHF B&G V60 with AIS + GPS and VHF antennas
AIS B&G Transmitter/Receiver
Radar B&G HALO 20+ – 36NM range
ZEUS 3S screen – 9″ touchscreen at the starboard helm station + navionics map France +Pod
Remote for autopilot
Secondary ZEUS 3S – 9″ touch screen at chart table
Kenwood bluetooth radio + 4 speakers
NACA profile centerboard with manual lift
Twin helm stations in cockpit with twin self-aligning rudders
Commissioning includes: launching, masting & rigging adjustment, one day coaching & 5 days in the marina
Customized vinyl sticker with boat name + home port initials
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