Solid, seaworthy, and safe, this superb Alubat UFO 43 is an integral aluminum sloop designed for long voyages. Recognized for its robustness and versatility, it allows exploration of both coastal anchorages and the most remote areas thanks to its retractable centerboard.

ALUBAT OVNI 43
Integral Aluminum Sloop
2 CABIN VERSION (with large aft starboard storage)
Year of construction: 1992
Length overall: 13.00 m
Hull length: 12.20 m
Waterline length: 10.30 m
Max beam: 4.30 m
Draft min/max: 0.80 m/2.50 m
Air draft: 16.90 m
Category 1: 10/12 people max

ACCOMMODATIONS / COMFORT:
– 2 CABIN VERSION
– Saloon convertible into a double berth
– Red fabric in good condition
– 6 possible berths
– Headroom of 1.90 m throughout the boat
– 1 large forward cabin with a large bed
– Wardrobe, vanity, en-suite bathroom with shower and sink
– 1 large aft port cabin
– 1 bathroom with sink, WC with black water tank, wardrobe
– L-shaped galley to starboard
– Fridge with 100L cooling unit
– Ample storage
– Double stainless steel sink
– Hot/cold pressurized water with mixer
– Seawater pump
– ENO gimballed stove with gas burners
– EBERSAPCHER air heater
– Navigation table with navigation tools and complete electrical panel
– Elm woodwork in good condition
– Floor has been varnished (some marks due to age and wear)
– All hatches have been completely refurbished
– Windows are watertight and not frosted

ENGINE:
YANMAR
Model: 4JH2E
Power: 48 HP
Direct shaft drive
12V bipolar circuit
Engine hours: 2454 hours (increasing)
3-blade folding MAX PROP propeller
Fuel capacity: 260L in 2 diesel tanks
Heat exchanger, alternator, and engine mounts (silent blocks) replaced in 2023

ENERGY / ELECTRICITY:
– The boat is energy self-sufficient and prepared for long cruising
– Battery charger
– 4 AGM batteries (replaced in 2023)
– VICTRON Energy monitor and charge controller (at navigation table)
– Complete electrical panel at navigation table
– SAMLEX EUROPE GI-32 Galvanic Isolator (electrical isolation of the vessel)
– 2 solar panels on arch
– D-400 ATMB marine wind generator on arch
– MPPT charge controller
– Fisher PANDA 3.5 KW generator
THE BOAT IS ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT

NAVIGATION / ELECTRONICS:
– FURUNO M 1715 radar on aft arch
– RAYMARINE autopilot
– RAYMARINE autopilot repeater at wheel steering station
– RAYMARINE AXIOM touch GPS & chartplotter with interior and exterior mounts
– Fixed VHF with ASN – NAVICOM RT 850 AIS
– RAYMARINE AIS 700 CLASS B AIS
– Portable VHF (without ASN)
– OCEAN SIGNAL E 100 G GPS EPIRB
– MOB AIS ASN (pro) X 2 – SIMY MYMOB
– Navigation lights
– Anchor lights

SAILS & RIGGING:
– Mainsail in thick dacron (good used condition – approx. 10 years old)
– G.V. on LEWMAR ball bearing cars
– Mainsail cover – Lazy bag
– Rigid boomvang
– Furling genoa (good used condition – approx. 10 years old)
– PROFURL C-420 genoa furler (replaced in 2023)
– Stay sail on removable stay (new sail from 2023)
– Spinnaker (good used condition)
– Bimini top
– Cockpit table

– ISOMAT mast 2 spreaders
– 2 baby stays
– Mast steps
– 2 stainless steel balconies at mast base
– 3 mast winches
– 4 cockpit winches LEWMAR 54 ST X2 and LEWMAR 40 ST X2

– STANDING RIGGING REPLACED IN 2023 (all stainless steel cables replaced in 2023 – up to date for navigation – insurances)
– Good running rigging – Halyards and sheets (maybe 1 or 2 halyards to replace!)

EQUIPMENT:
– Retractable bow thruster
– Fisher PANDA 3.5KW generator (located in the large aft storage)
– Solar panels
– Wind generator
– LOFRANS PROJECT electric windlass with 10mm chain (approx. 50m from 2023)
– Wired control in forward cabin + wireless windlass remote
– 25KG ROCNA anchor at bow
– Secondary anchor in large aft storage (recent plate anchor + 10mm chain)
– Mast chair on aft stainless steel balcony
– Up-to-date safety equipment for navigation
– 2023 liferaft

HULL:
– The underwater parts of the vessel were sanded in 2023
– A bump in the middle starboard side
– Boat NOT insulated

In summary:
THE PLUSES OF THIS SAILBOAT
– This UFO 43 sailboat is globally ready to sail and technically operational!
– This boat was already prepared for long cruising in 2020 and 2023
– Energy self-sufficient with up-to-date equipment!
– Standing rigging replaced 2 years ago!
– Warm and comfortable interior – elm woodwork – varnished floor
– All hatches were refurbished in 2023
– The centerboard system is functional and was serviced in 2023!
– There is a plexiglass inspection hatch to visualize the centerboard retraction
– The new owner will only have to perform the usual preparations and checks and minor updates before departure.
IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO LEAVE QUICKLY

THE MINUSES OF THIS SAILBOAT
– Only aesthetically
– A bump in the middle starboard side at the waterline
– Teak deck in average condition
– Some painting to be done, as well as sanding and varnishing the companionway

The boat is sold as is and without additional work from the seller’s side.

However, for the person who wishes to carry out certain work, a quote can be established by the local shipyard with a discounted and preferential rate.

The photos of the boat are from OCTOBER 2025 in rainy weather!

Additional information via the contact form with your details
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We strongly advise all buyers of a used boat to be accompanied by a maritime expert of their choice and at their expense, in order to be perfectly informed about the general condition of the vessel before proceeding to the final payment to the seller. More details and pictures on xboat.uk