Alubat America

07/09/2026

The future is looking bright for Alubat! From a complete redesign of the OVNI range with all-new hull and deck designs to the launch of an ultralight aluminum performance sailboat with a lifting keel, to upgrading the shipyard facilities, Alubat is making major investments in the next generation of cruising sailboats.

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The future is looking bright for Alubat! From a complete redesign o...

07/06/2026

Another monumental milestone in the construction of the new Cigale 15QR at the Alubat Chantier Naval shipyard. One of the biggest differences between the previous Cigale range is the lifting keel - giving you the same flexibility and ability at the entire Ovni range to navigate shallow waters and seek out protected anchorages.

07/06/2026

What is the difference in construction methods between the Alubat OVNI range and the new Cigale 15QR?

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07/02/2026

Alubat’s new ultralight aluminum performance sailboat is a design that combines the strength and durability of aluminum with the speed and responsiveness of an ultralight displacement hull.

Built on the success of their previous Cigale designs, this latest yacht is designed by renowned naval architects Finot-Conq. While aluminum is traditionally associated with rugged expedition cruisers, Alubat is one of the only production builders producing ultralight displacement sailboats in aluminum.

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07/02/2026

Alubat's new ultralight aluminum performance sailboat is a design that combines the strength and durability of aluminum with the speed and responsiveness of an ultralight displacement hull.

Built on the success of their previous Cigale designs, this latest yacht is designed by renowned naval architects Finot-Conq. While aluminum is traditionally associated with rugged expedition cruisers, Alubat Chantier Naval is one of the only production builders producing ultralight displacement sailboats in aluminum.

Alubat's new ultralight aluminum performance sailboat is a design t...

06/24/2026

Aluminum sailboats are rapidly gaining popularity in North America, and Alubat is leading the charge by integrating 48V technology across their range—from the Ovni 370 to the 490.
So is the traditional 12V system becoming a thing of the past for serious offshore cruisers? In this episode, Rob Poirier sits down with Luc Jurien, CEO of , to discuss why 48-volt electrical systems have become the new standard for their aluminum sailboats.

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06/24/2026

Aluminum sailboats are rapidly gaining popularity in North America, and Alubat is leading the charge by integrating 48V technology across their range—from the Ovni 370 to the 490.

So is the traditional 12V system becoming a thing of the past for serious offshore cruisers? In this episode, Rob Poirier sits down with Luc Jurien, CEO of Alubat Chantier Naval, to discuss why 48-volt electrical systems have become the new standard for their aluminum sailboats.

Aluminum sailboats are rapidly gaining popularity in North America,...

06/09/2026

Counting down the days until we head to Alubat Chantier Naval next week to share with you what's new at the shipyard. In the meantime...here are the greatest hits - the Ovni 370, Ovni 430 and the Ovni 490 aluminum sailboats...👇🎥

04/20/2026

Start your week with some good sailing vibes…aboard the Ovni 490 pilothouse and the Ovni 430.

The advantages of an Alubat 100 percent aluminum sailboat are many – strength, durability, agility – but perhaps one that is often overlooked is the confidence it builds in the sailor.

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