YACHT testOvni 450: French aluminium yacht for long cruises

Michael Rinck

 · 02.07.2019

YACHT test: Ovni 450: French aluminium yacht for long cruisesPhoto: YACHT/Andreas Lindlahr
A dinghy can be lifted and securely attached to the equipment carrier of the Ovni 450 using a special tubular construction
For the revised Ovni, the Alubat shipyard has opted for the tried and tested: the hull is the same as its predecessor, the deck has been redesigned. Download the test in PDF format
  Crack drawing of the Ovni 450Photo: YACHT/N. Campe Crack drawing of the Ovni 450

At just under 14 metres long, the new Ovni 450 is a large ship - and on deck it looks even bigger. The exterior appearance with its grey, angular hull, the equipment carrier with antennas, solar panel and wind generator and the angular metal sprayhood (optional) also give the yacht a striking look that is more suited to an expedition than a short after-work trip.

But even if the Ovni is not intended to go on an expedition, it is still designed for long voyages without mooring in a harbour. Solar and wind energy ensure that the batteries are always full. The energy concept is designed to remain independent of the supply on land.

You can read about the differences between the new Ovni 450 and its predecessor in issue 13/2019 of YACHT, which is available in the DK shop, or you can download the test directly via the link below.

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Photo: YACHT/Andreas Lindlahr

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Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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