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How stable is the boat bearing in mind that it has a centerboard?
What is the movement like? With no ballast in the keel, is it not somewhat rolly?
You took a fully battened main and a roller staysail, were you happy with this rig?
What type of foresails do you have?
The yard provides '53' and '44' winches: are these adequate in your view?
Did you take the bigger engine option (60hp)?
Did you increase the tankage on water(or fuel) during the build?
Did you get a good enough radar picture with the scanner on the aft porch/spoiler?
Have you got a device to tell where the centreboard is or do you guess from the number of strokes on the pump?
Did you fit an Autoprop?
Did you make any changes to the boat's standard layout, if so, what did you change?
Your opinion of a watertight bulkhead? Bowthruster?
How do you get your heating system to work efficiently?
If you should order a new Ovni, which changes would you make?
Engine Volvo or Yanmar?
Is there a problem in tuning the rig with the double afterstays?
You say that you have a watermaker (type?), does it run on 12 V or do you have a 220 V generator?
Any other thoughts or suggestions?
In my discussions with Mr. Bernard Roucher at Alubat in Les Sables d'Olonne, I could not obtain clear advice on options for achieving the charging capacity required for a bank of 6-95 amp-hr batteries.
Do you have some suggestions regarding the prevention of hull corrosion by electrolysis or do you have other instruments other than the zinc anodes to face this potentially "lethal" phenomenon?
My wife and I are in the process of selling our Nicholson 32 and are contemplating buying a second hand Ovni 385 for a trip to Antartica and Svalbard.
I have just ordered a 435 for a long trip, and I was wondering if I could clarify a few points
People are concerned about lack of ultimate stability, which has to be the case with a light centre-board. The yard quoted me an AVS of 115deg for the Ovni 435 (probably bottom end of acceptability).
Have you, or considered, reinforced the companionway hatch/washboards? It seemed a little light to me.
Have you had any problems with the plastic valving, sea cocks etc – or did you replace stuff?
Purely out of interest, do you carry either/both a drogue and parachute?
How does the Ovni perform upwind?
Questions About Heavy Weather Sailing
Is condensation an issue in colder climates?
What can I use to purify the water in the (obviously Aluminium!) water tanks?
What would happen if the boat capsizes?
What are Jimmy's comments on the Windpilot he uses?
Could you give us some advice on the Parasailor?
What's your opinion on the reefing arrangement best suited to Aventura Trois?
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Did you fit an Autoprop?
No, a Maxprop, and it works very well.
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