The new Ovni 490 has already sold 5 boats off plan, proving the company’s view there was a demand for a 50ft Ovni with Pilothouse protectionAnyone who has followed the last two editions of the Vend\u00e9e Globe, or even developments in the Class 40 fleet, will know it\u2019s now well understood that, if sailors have good protection on watch, they\u2019ll perform better as well as be more comfortable. Similar thinking is being applied to cruising yachts \u2013 though this can be complicated by a stronger emphasis on aesthetics \u2013 thus the new Ovni 490.
\nOvni\u2019s latest all-aluminium centreboarder is a Mortain\/Mavrikios and CBA design intended to meet what the French yards says is a \u2018high demand for a 50ft Ovni with a pilothouse\u2019. Hull shape is similar to the Ovni 430 launched in 2023, with broad forward sections that help create high form stability and increase interior volume.
\nThe pilothouse gives excellent shelter for two or three people when on watch, and there\u2019s a panoramic roof that helps maximise natural light. In addition, a raised saloon offers a clear view out even when seated.
\nThree-cabin accommodation includes a space for a washing machine, freezer, plus a dedicated locker for foul weather gear. Systems are concentrated in a technical space accessible from both the cockpit and the interior. There are watertight bulkheads fitted fore and aft, and several large on-deck stowage spaces.
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The standard configuration has twin 50hp shaftdrive Volvo Penta diesel engines, with twin fuel tanks with a total capacity of 1,000lt. There\u2019s also 600lt of water across two tanks.
\nSo far five boats have been ordered and the first is scheduled to be afloat ahead of the La Rochelle boat show in September. This example will be fitted with a BellMarine electric propulsion system consisting of twin 20kW EVO shaft-drive motors, a 50kW lithium battery bank, more than 1,600W of solar panels, plus a 22kW generator.
\nOvni 490 specifications
\nLOA: 15.95m \/ 52ft 4in
\nHull length: 14.90m \/ 48ft 11in
\nBeam: 4.80m \/ 15ft 9in
\nDraught keel up: 1.0m \/ 3ft 3in
\nDraught keel down: 3.10m \/ 10ft 2in
\nDisplacement (max loaded): 21,000kg \/ 46,300lb
\nPrice ex VAT: \u20ac995,000
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