OVNI
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OVNI
I have always wanted an Ovni as my next boat as it appears to bring most of the positive attributes of the TS in a keelboat.
This advert for a second hand Ovni popped up today in my feed. I think they have done a good job selling the dream, my kids want one now and I hope you enjoy it.
Watch "THE MOST VERSATILE YACHT IN THE WORLD - THIS OVNI 435 YACHT IS FOR SALE" on YouTube
This advert for a second hand Ovni popped up today in my feed. I think they have done a good job selling the dream, my kids want one now and I hope you enjoy it.
Watch "THE MOST VERSATILE YACHT IN THE WORLD - THIS OVNI 435 YACHT IS FOR SALE" on YouTube
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Re: OVNI
Nice boat, but a forty year old alloy boat gives me nightmares. I used to look after three, 10m long, 35 yr old alloy plate boats at work. They were all rehulled at least once. 6mm corrosion pits in 7mm plate is worrying stuff.
I have also been luking on the OVNI French forum for the last seven days with translation software. Lots of corrosion issues with dissimilar metals, lead ballast eating hull or being an anode in a marina.
I love the ONVI concept, but only after a big windfall and then onsell it after a few years. Now researching Adams 13m daggerboards.
I have also been luking on the OVNI French forum for the last seven days with translation software. Lots of corrosion issues with dissimilar metals, lead ballast eating hull or being an anode in a marina.
I love the ONVI concept, but only after a big windfall and then onsell it after a few years. Now researching Adams 13m daggerboards.
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Re: OVNI
Interesting comments and makes me wonder whether there has ever been a perfectly built boat, given that there aren't really any perfect materials in a marine environment.
Cheers Robin.
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Re: OVNI
I have spent many years of my life travelling around the world on war canoes. As long as your not travelling slow or stopped in a beam sea it's a nice efficient hull form.
PS this is good link to follow as an alternative to OVNI
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PS this is good link to follow as an alternative to OVNI
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An impressive Melbourne lock down project.
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Re: OVNI
Yep, exactly. Plus fortunately you do actually stop.
There's alot of great designs out there..... sunbeams etc, some great euro shallow draft boats that we don't really see.
There's a roper 40 pilothouse drop keel which is great aus design, but only a couple made.
There's alot of great designs out there..... sunbeams etc, some great euro shallow draft boats that we don't really see.
There's a roper 40 pilothouse drop keel which is great aus design, but only a couple made.
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Haven't really fallen down the YouTube rabbit hole in some years, but check this thing go in light airs.
Don't get me wrong, Im a German Frers man all the way, and these new boats are ugly, but it works! Wonder what its like in a sea though.
Don't get me wrong, Im a German Frers man all the way, and these new boats are ugly, but it works! Wonder what its like in a sea though.
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Re: OVNI
Mat, I enjoyed the Frenchman raising the kite single handed and watching the boat surge forward. I agree, not the best looking boat but it goes well.
I'm looking for an Adams 11.9 CB, with a good timber cabinetry fit out. Not an OVNI, but some of the same attributes.
I'm looking for an Adams 11.9 CB, with a good timber cabinetry fit out. Not an OVNI, but some of the same attributes.
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Re: OVNI
Lots of them were foam cored. Lots raced and fittings fitted. Be wary.
Swore I'd never buy a cored boat, but have a balsa (above waterline) and deck in places. Probably not an issue as it's not got any peroration.
I'd probably be looking for a newer shoal draft. Eg catalina etc, not a 30, a beamy bum boat.
Issue comes as you trade off a proper boat with coastal cruiser and which way you lean.
If I'm living aboard, I want a pullman suite forward of mast.
Swore I'd never buy a cored boat, but have a balsa (above waterline) and deck in places. Probably not an issue as it's not got any peroration.
I'd probably be looking for a newer shoal draft. Eg catalina etc, not a 30, a beamy bum boat.
Issue comes as you trade off a proper boat with coastal cruiser and which way you lean.
If I'm living aboard, I want a pullman suite forward of mast.
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I understand the sentiments with an old cored boat and the potential for massive costs associated with wet core or broken down balsa.
However, if you want a boat that can get up and boogie then cored is lighter, stronger and will be faster due to less displacement all things being equal.
I have only ever had klegecell core mat (pvc foam) boats in the past.
Anyway, I'm looking and enjoying the journey towards a bigger boat, in no rush as the Elliott does most things really well. Also, I haven't come to the right balance yet between houseboat and sailing joy.
However, if you want a boat that can get up and boogie then cored is lighter, stronger and will be faster due to less displacement all things being equal.
I have only ever had klegecell core mat (pvc foam) boats in the past.
Anyway, I'm looking and enjoying the journey towards a bigger boat, in no rush as the Elliott does most things really well. Also, I haven't come to the right balance yet between houseboat and sailing joy.
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Yes, loverly. I like that Finot-Conq Naval Architects swing keel design, used on JFA, Pogos and now some of the Jeanneau. But my pockets aren't deep enough for any of them.Furstin wrote: ↑Apr 12th, '22, 04:14 Out of prince range but:
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Re: OVNI
3 rudders ? Is one just for motoring or do they always work in sync.
That little hide away spray-free area is cute but really eats into cockpit space.
Nice boat though, price and age parameters set well outside my searches.
That little hide away spray-free area is cute but really eats into cockpit space.
Nice boat though, price and age parameters set well outside my searches.

Cheers Robin.
Robin & Terry.
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Robin & Terry.
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