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XC42: Stunning Scandinavian that still sparkles

• Graham Snook
• November 11, 2021

The Xcruising range was X-Yachts’ first step in the direction of an out-and-out cruising yacht, but has she stood the test of time? Graham Snook sailed an XC42 to find out

Freya has proved to be a solid performer, even in light winds. Credit: Graham Snook

Product Overview

Danish brand X-Yachts has built an enviable reputation for making quality racing yachts for more than 40 years.

In 2008, it took a gamble and launched the Xcruising range with the XC45 . In doing so, it proved it could make quality, comfortable cruising yachts with a turn of speed.

The XC45 won European Yacht of the Year in 2009, and later the same year the XC42 was launched.

Andrew and Karen Hunt bought their XC42 in 2011, but the condition of Freya means you’d be forgiven if you thought you had turned to the pages of a new boat test by accident.

Andrew Hunt grew up sailing with his father, but Karen hadn’t sailed before the two met. The couple have previously owned a Moody 336. They bought their XC42 Freya in 2011. Andrew also races an RS400 and a Laser. Credit: Graham Snook

She is immaculate. If it wasn’t for the polished off satin varnish on the wooden fiddles around the yacht, and the aroma that the boat heads acquire (from the shower drain), she could have come out of the X-Yachts factory yesterday.

While the XC range was aimed at cruising – with their tankage low down for great stability, a fuller hull with increased rocker for a more spacious interior, and deeper V-shaped forward sections for greater comfort – they still had the performance gene, and appeal to the type of sailor (with deep pockets) who comes from racing or who enjoys sailing.

On our test in Chichester Harbour, the true wind was rarely above 10 knots, but she still bowled along at 6-7 knots and felt delightful on the wheel.

Andrew grew up sailing with his father, who’d owned a succession of yachts: ‘I used that knowledge to find what I wanted out of a boat, so we’ve only owned two boats.’

Karen hadn’t sailed before meeting Andrew. ‘Luckily I took to it,’ she smiles. ‘And I had to learn horse riding,’ laughs Andrew.

‘We couldn’t afford a house,’ says Andrew, ‘so we lived in Karen’s flat and bought the Moody instead.’

They owned the Moody 336 for 21 years before buying Freya in 2011.

The X Factor

They were drawn to X-Yachts as Karen is half Danish, so a yacht from Denmark held a certain appeal.

‘I didn’t know enough about Faurby , the other Danish builder, at the time, but they didn’t have interior volume,’ confesses Andrew.

They looked further north to Sweden, to Arcona and Najad , but there wasn’t a boat that offered the same mixture of speed and comfort; they could find quality fast boats or cruisers but the XC42 combined the elusive mixture.

They also wanted what Andrew called a ‘cruising draught’ – one of less than 1.83m (6ft) so Freya was ordered with a shallow keel giving her a 1.70m/5ft 7in draught.

Launched in 2011, Freya was hull number 53 of 78 MkI XC42s. The XC42 went out of production in 2018.

A central table helps make the cockpit feel safe and comfortable. Credit: Graham Snook

‘The dealership has really made a difference, they have been wonderful,’ explains Andrew.

The couple also enjoy the active owners’ association. ‘We have rallies away and the racing is good, although I might be a bit more competitive than some,’ laughs Andrew.

She’s proven to be a solid performer for the couple, even in light winds , which was just as well given the sub-10-knot wind from the north-east on the day of our test.

The couple has sailed around 25,000 miles in her and cruised the Baltic, Brittany and the West Country.

Andrew and Karen find the cockpit layout easy for sailing shorthanded. Credit: Graham Snook

Their son was 10 when they bought the yacht and he was onboard when they delivered her from the Baltic to the Solent .

They sailed back to the Baltic three years ago with just two onboard – the heads seacocks needed replacing under warranty and the chance to sail back to Denmark and visit family was an opportunity they had to take advantage of.

A sunny, if light day greeted us as we met Chichester Harbour Patrol off Itchenor – our photo boat for the day.

The XC42 was designed and developed for long-distance cruising. Credit: Graham Snook

Karen and Andrew handle Freya with the reassuring air of an experienced couple who’ve sailed a lot together and are wholly familiar with their boat.

With the aid of the electric halyard winch – to port of the companionway – the main was up in no time.

XC42: responsive sailing

On the water, Freya had plenty of grip and was quick to accelerate in the puffs.

With such light winds, I wasn’t expecting much, but at 120° AWA she was making 4.7-5.4 knots in 5-6 knots AWS (10 knots TWS) further off; dead downwind with 10-12 knots TWS she was making around 5 knots.

The width constraints of Chichester Channel became more apparent as we went on a beam reach (making 6 knots in around 8 knots of breeze), then onto a fetch and close-hauled, the apparent wind increasing above 10 knots meant her speed didn’t drop below 6 knots and she made over 7 at 30° AWA.

Freya is the Mk1 version of the XC42. Credit: Graham Snook

She tacked beautifully and the helm was responsive without being twitchy.

As Karen pointed out, ‘Just because you cruise, it doesn’t mean you have to sail slowly.’

Freya ’s cockpit is broad enough for comfort but doesn’t feel like the shallow, wide racing soap dish or a Med port hopper; it feels deep, safe and comfortable thanks, in part, to the central cockpit table.

The genoa is handled by 58ST Andersen winches, while the mainsheet (led under the deck), spinnaker sheets and halyards are led to 46ST winches.

The fold-down transom is electric. Credit: Graham Snook

All the winches have the wiring for them to be converted to electric at a later date, if required.

Her cockpit might not be wide, but she still has twin wheels, mainly for better views outboard and easier access from the electrically operated fold-down transom.

On the MkII version (hull #78-99) the width of the bathing platform was extended and a liferaft locker was added under the access step into the cockpit.

The rope bin aft of the companionway hatch swallows the halyards. Credit: Graham Snook

All the cockpit locker lids are supported by gas struts; the exception is on the lid forward, just abaft of the cascade washboard, on the rope locker, or the ‘snake pit’, as Karen calls it.

All the running rigging was replaced by Marlow Ropes recently, which does a lot to smarten up her appearance as well as making everything a lot smoother.

The cockpit and hull sides are polished twice a year and she also has a winter cover to protect the deck which, if her looks are anything to go by, was an excellent investment.

The use of teak, stainless steel and the polished window surrounds on the coachroof add to her appeal. Credit: Graham Snook

She still carries her original North Sails which are going strong.

Andrew has found the mast steps are essential to detach the mainsail halyard as it stops some way short of the deck once it’s on the boom.

They have considered going to an in-boom furling system, but they are unconvinced and are looking at other sail handling solutions.

Teak in abundance

The decks have a deep solid toe rail, outboard is a stainless-steel rub-rail and on top is a thick teak capping rail.

The teak here, on the deck, coachroof, in the cockpit and on the coamings, and the generous use of stainless steel (grab rails, chunky roller-fairleads and rub rails) and the polished window surrounds add to her row-away factor.

Forward, she has a stainless-steel framed bowsprit that houses the anchor .

The quality of the material and craftsmanship means Freya is in excellent condition after 10 years. Credit: Graham Snook

A windlass is forward of the chain locker, and the chain locker is divided with the chain forward and hull-depth stowage for fenders aft.

There’s a pretty tuck to the aft sections of the hull, more teardrop than the modern bullet-shaped hulls we see nowadays; the trade-off is the narrower aft berths.

Down below, you’re greeted by teak with a prominent horizontal grain pattern; it’s all reminiscent of the warm, familiar feel of Danish furniture.

A small table in the saloon seating is handy for drinks. Credit: Graham Snook

There is lots of visible wood and it’s all lovely. There’s great detailing with the use of routed lines, vents and lots of curved corners.

A wooden grab rail blends in and runs the length of the saloon at deck level. Above, the windows all open and are recessed, cleanly hiding the blinds from sight.

Although 10 years old, the condition of the wood was remarkable. Part of this is down to the materials and finish X-Yachts employed, but Andrew’s secret is coloured wax wood repair sticks.

Extra storage on the chart table is useful. Credit: Graham Snook

Any nick or damage is simply hidden and sealed before moisture can make it worse. High wear areas have lost their satin finish to a glossy patina.

At the bottom of the companionway, there’s a large J-shaped galley to port; its shape offers good bracing. The inboard longitudinal sink faces outboard.

The orientation is a little peculiar. The MKII had the sink athwartships so the cook is forward-facing whilst using it.

The orientation of Freya ‘s sink is unconventional. Credit: Graham Snook

Instead, when Freya ’s cook is facing forward, they have a large Corian work surface and glass splashback in front of them.

The stove and top-opening fridge are outboard; above them is very good down lighting (beneath deck level) that makes cooking at night a shadow-free affair.

There is a line of vertically-hinged lockers outboard and two more ‘floating’ lockers forward, which came as standard on Freya .

The bin isn’t the most convenient place for those cooking – it’s in the inboard locker, opposite the chart table – it does, however, make it easy for the rest of the crew to use.

The forward cabin has a 2.2m (7ft 3in) long berth. Credit: Graham Snook

The saloon has L-shaped seating to port, a central island seat (providing inboard seating for those at the table and excellent stowage for provisions) and a long straight bench seat outboard to starboard.

At the forward end of the seating is a handy fiddled unit forward. Stowage is accessed by removing the seatback.

One excellent feature is the central cushion back, to starboard, which hinges down and on the back is a small table suitable for cards or drinks.

Above the seating, there are more wonderful examples of craftsmanship and Danish styling. There is a fiddled shelf on each side.

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These typify a familiar theme throughout the boat: X-Yachts haven’t made things the easiest way, but have made them in a way that looks good and is practical.

At either end of these shelves are lockers, there are vertical vents on the rounded corner posts and where they meet the lower fiddle they blend into it.

The fiddles are a wooden rail held up by vertical stainless-steel rods which, unlike a solid fiddle, allow for the contents to be seen whilst still retaining them.

Mast steps are essential to detach the mainsheet halyard on the XC42, Credit: Graham Snook

Above the shelves is a hull window formed with an X shape across it. This same arrangement can be found in the forward cabin above the berth.

The forward cabin has a 2.2m-long berth.

It is so long that the owners sleep with their heads forward and have their pillows 40cm from the forward bulkhead to get shoulder room; even so, they still have a 1.83m-long berth.

There are reading lights at both ends of the berth, which were added by Andrew and Karen.

There’s a useful seat aft of the berth and an en suite heads and shower, to port.

The base of the mast is hidden in a locker forward.

The chart table is a good size and has a handy separate lid for odds and ends outboard of the main lid for chart access.

It’s surrounded by high fiddles, but the chart storage isn’t the deepest at 45mm (2in).

Outboard is a switch panel with good quality switches and neat wiring behind it. There’s storage in the seat and the column of drawers beneath the table.

Engine access is good, although the space from the cascade washboard does remove space from the top.

The rear of the engine can be accessed to replace the saildrive leg seal, but it is a bit awkward.

After 10 years, the North sails wardrobe is still going strong. Credit: Graham Snook

Andrew has also had to change the rudder bearing, which has to be done every 6-7 years, depending on use. There is a heads to starboard abaft of the chart table.

It has a forward-facing toilet and a pull-out shower nozzle. Aft are two double cabins.

The starboard cabin is slightly narrow, having lost space to the heads and 5cm (2in) from the space between cabins, which is wide enough for a generator.

In contrast, the port aft cabin has much more room and a 1.51m-wide berth that’s over 2m long.

The corner of the fiddled shelf is rounded, both inside the shelf and outside, which prevents things from getting lost in the corners.

But it’s the details that I relished; the way the wood has been shaped and curved where one piece meets the next, the thick dark veneer edging strips around every cupboard door and drawer, the labelling of the wiring, the stainless-steel inserts for the screws that secure the floorboards.

These are the details you can see.

Having visited the X-Yachts factory, I know there are others; the steel frame that takes the loads from the keel and mast, the way every through-hull fitting is faired smooth, the lead bulb on the cast iron fin.

None of these are easy or cheap, but X-Yachts know its owners value the results.

The couple have no plans for another boat, and it’s easy to see why.

Not only is Freya like new, but they know her inside out. They might go a bit smaller one day, but it depends on how long they can keep sailing Freya .

Expert Opinion on the XC42

Nick Vass B,Sc B,Ed HND FRINA MCMS DipMarSur YS, Marine Surveyor www.omega-yachtservices.co.uk

I have found rudder problems on two X-yachts that I have recently surveyed.

The bow locker of the XC42 has an integrated self draining anchor chain compartment. Credit: Graham Snook

One was a 2003-built X43 and the other was a 2012-built XP44.

In both cases, the rudder blade had cracked apart because the aluminium rudder stock had corroded and expanded.

The XC42 uses the same make of rudder and so it is well worth checking the stock for evidence of corrosion .

Copper in conventional antifouling paint could be the culprit as it is a dissimilar metal to the anodic aluminium stock, and has been known to cause a reaction.

The trick is to apply copper-free antifouling such as Trilux to the hull and rudder around the stock. This can be done easily as Trilux or similar would be applied to the aluminium saildrive leg anyway.

As far as I am aware all XC42s were built with white gelcoat topsides as I believe they were intended to be cruised in hot climates.

However, I have found print-through on dark-hulled X-Yachts. Print-through is caused by the gelcoat continuing to cure and shrink once it has been exposed to hot sunshine.

The gelcoat contracts and the pattern of the glass fibre cloth shows through the coating. XC42s have teak decks.

Teak wears out and is expensive to replace so make sure to check the wood thoroughly.

Between 2009-2018, 99 XC42s were built making them something of a rarity so they don’t come on the second-hand market often.

Ben Sutcliffe-Davies, Marine Surveyor and full member of the Yacht Brokers Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA) www.bensutcliffemarine.co.uk

The XC42 has been developed from the pedigree of X-Yachts racing vessels, and for those who want a performance cruising yacht, I don’t believe she will disappoint.

The production run was from about 2009 to 2018, with several improvements in the craft in 2014.

Ben Sutcliffe- Davies has been in the marine industry for over 40 years as a long- time boat builder, has been surveying craft for over 20 years and is a Full Member of the YDSA.

Like all good racing yachts, the XC42’s mast is keel stepped; it’s important to see the condition of the deck around the collar and ensure it’s not damaged.

The mast step condition is also equally important to look at to check for any signs of developing corrosion.

The rig is normally rod rigging and, while the rod can be good for 20 years, the ball/foot does need to be properly inspected or re-made about every five years.

The keel is a combination of iron and lead encapsulated in an epoxy E-glass sheath; it’s important to ensure that it is undamaged, with no obvious corrosion staining.

Check the galvanised framing for corrosion too by going through the bilges. Pay attention to areas where water can become trapped.

The rudder is GRP with an alloy stock. It is important that good galvanic protection is provided.

If using shore power, a galvanic isolator should be fitted. Look carefully at any exposed rudder stock and ensure there are no pits developing.

When checking over the engine, make sure you pay attention to the rubber gaiter on the Volvo Penta Saildrive.

If it is over seven years old, it’s generally recommended to replace it.

Alternatives to the XC42 to consider

Early Arcona 340 models had a single wheel aft of the cockpit. Twin helms can be found on later models. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

Few boats offer speed and a quality interior, but the Swedish-built Arcona 430 does, and she leans more towards performance than the XC42.

She is quick, responsive and a joy to sail for the helm, and comfortable for the crew both on deck and below.

Originally built with a single wheel that dominated the aft end of the cockpit, later models had twin wheels.

Her sail handling is well thought out and works well, whether you’re sailing fully crewed or shorthanded , although after sailing the XC42, her cockpit would feel more exposed as the cockpit is shallower with a cockpit table that lowers into the cockpit sole.

This leaves the cockpit open, which is better for performance sailing.

The saloon will seat seven in comfort. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

Like the XC42, the Arcona 430 has a galvanised steel frame to take the loads from the lead keel, and keel-stepped mast.

Her interior layout is similar: an L-shaped galley had the option of a practical rounded return, and the owner has an en suite head forward.

The saloon has U-shaped seating to port with a bench seat to starboard: the curved cushion ends robbed a bit of the saloon seating length for those sleeping.

The second heads is by the companionway. Despite her racy looking exterior, her interior is of high quality with lots of solid wood and well-considered mahogany joinery.

Her interior volume is less than the XC42.

Where the 430 slightly pips the X-Yacht is with quality of fit-out in a few areas – thicker, chunkier woodwork – and her performance, but the XC42 wins in other areas for the cruising sailor: cockpit, larger galley, interior flair and practicality.

The Arcona 430 is a performance-cruiser in every sense, whether you want to cruise with speed and style, or throw her around the racecourse then relax in comfort afterwards; she can be all you want her to be and more.

With a bit more budget you could consider the newer Arcona 435, which has been designed from the outset with twin wheels and a wide cockpit to accommodate them, tweaked performance and still a delight to sail.

The cockpit layout make for easy short-handed sailing. Credit: David Harding

The Saare 41cc centre cockpit was launched in 2008, with the aft cockpit version following a few years later in 2012.

It shared the same hull design (including keel and rudder) and rig, but gone were the raised centre cockpit and large double aft cabin, replaced instead by the option of a single aft cabin (to port) or two double cabins.

The larger, lower aft cockpit made sail handling easier, reduced the motion and increased the shelter.

With a teak deck, the Estonian Saare shares many visual similarities with the XC42, including a similar overall style, solid toe rails capped with thick teak, metal-framed windows and oversized stainless-steel mooring gear on deck.

Unlike the XC she has a single wheel and a slightly boxier coachroof appearance.

Her hull gives her a good turn of speed, while a lead keel adds stiffness and absorbs energy in the rock-hitting that goes on in Northern Baltic waters.

It was possible to have a layout identical to the XC42, but Saare chose to offer customers the option of custom layouts and finishes to allow owners to choose the layout that best suited their needs.

Her interior has a similar J-shaped galley with the sink inboard and a large work surface for food preparation.

The level of finish is very good too, and undoubtedly rivals that of the majority of Scandinavian boatyards.

While the Saare yacht lacks the level of detail and style that the XC42 possesses in spades, she undeniably offers much of what the XC42 has at a lesser price.

Sunbeam 42.1

In-mast furling and a vertical battened mainsail came as standard on the Sunbeam 42.1. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

The Sunbeam 42.1 offers at least two things that neither the Arcona nor the XC42 can; a centre cockpit and a large double aft cabin.

Unlike the XC42, she, like the other alternatives, is still available as a new build – the smallest current XC is the XC45.

The quality of the Sunbeam’s woodwork and joinery was above that of mass-produced boats – not that it’s possible to find a mass-produced 42ft centre-cockpit yacht of course!

Her inventory included some pricey items such as in-mast furling, windlass, oversized genoa sheet winches, teak deck and cockpit.

But she also came with many details which make using a boat less stressful; cockpit lighting, an exhaust temperature alarm and automatic engine room lighting, to name but a few.

She might not have the performance or sailing delight of the XC/Arcona, but she’s not pretending to be anything other than a long-distance comfortable cruiser.

Graham Snook is a photographer and journalist who has tested yachts and equipment for more than 20 years. Credit: Graham Snook

That said, she’s no slouch; she errs around the same distance to comfort that the Arcona does performance.

Her centre cockpit is sheltered and both sets of sheet winches are within easy reach of the helm.

The genoa winches are in line with the wheel, making it ideal if you’re left ‘helm alone’.

The aft cabin, the centre cockpit boat’s raison d’être, doesn’t disappoint either.

It’s a homely haven waiting to travel.

The under-berth stowage, wardrobes and lockers are ideal for long-distance cruising.

Her interior finish may not meet the standards of her Scandinavian rivals, but neither does her price tag.

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Xc-42 review and test

St editor sam fortescue took x-yachts’ newly-updated xc-42mkii out for a spin on the solent on a blustery, bright winter’s day.

  ST’ s verdict:

X-Yachts sees more future in out-and-out cruising yachts than in the performance cruisers it is known for, and it has put a lot of careful thought into the Xc-42 MkII.

Her hull has proven capable and sea-kindly, good for covering the miles. But with her modern, muscular lines, she carries much of the performance DNA of the racier Xp line.

With the Scandi windscreen and fold-up transom, her cockpit feels well protected but spacious; her sail controls well positioned. The rig is flexible with its furling jib, inner forestay and bowsprit.

Below is a blend of traditional woodiness and chic modern composites that offers plenty of opportunities for showing off X-Yachts’ high quality finishing, but options are limited.

Performance : 4.5/5

Comfort :3.5/5

Bluewater :4/5

Price : from £267,000

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She’s no wedge-shaped stealth boat or low-slung Med idler. With her moulded-in bulwarks and her high, square transom, she looks dependable, and there’s the promise of lots of volume below.

It’s a successful balance between pace and comfort which has seen the Xc-42 sell around 100 boats in six years, so there’s no change to the lines in this Mark II version.

Even with two reefs in, we still heel well and nothing I do can slow the boat below 7.5kt. On a reach we get up to more than 9kt – better than the polars predict with the mid-sized headsail.

A businesslike ‘bowsprit’ provides a tack point for the assymetric or Code 0, as well as a point for launching the anchor, which keeps it well clear of the gelcoat of the bow. It also offers a handy platform for getting ashore when moored bow-first in the Scandinavian manner.

Boom-furling main

The main is on a furling boom, engineered by Danish company FurlerBoom. Fed by a cleverly-profiled mast track, the FurlerBoom rolls away sail evenly. There is an automatic option but it is only suited to 60ft-plus boats.

Down the companionway, the feel is traditional joinery with minimalist modern upholstery and galley. There is no choice of wood finish here: it’s teak veneer cabinetry (carefully grain-matched), teak and holly sole boards and Corian work surfaces. There are 10 upholstery options.

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This is a yacht for independent minded sailors who want to escape the ties of land and explore the freedom of the seas in true cruising comfort.

Pablo Picasso following the same philosophy as Xcruising range, offers no-compromise comfort and impressive pace combined with Following extensive feedback from a large group of Xc owners, as well as our own experience over the last 6 years, 2014 marks the launch of upon the success of the Xcruising range with an updated specification including a larger bathing platform and larger hull portlights as well as new interior styling, which is more open and with more natural light without compromising safety

"This yacht touches Bateaux magazine

The greater displacement allows for a heavier keel to be fitted. The large fuel and freshwater tanks and the heavy battery bank are all strategically located low and central in the yacht for excellent weight distribution. Lowering the centre of gravity optimises the stability and allows for a well proportioned sail plan. The Xc 42 can make short work of The composite lead/cast iron keel is encapsulated in a reinforced epoxy e-glass shell to guarantee a perfect keel section and avoid corrosion. Flush mounted skin fittings and a folding propeller reduce drag, ensuring the Xc 42 can make the...

Lines Plan X-Yachts Design Group Principal Dimensions

Designed and developed for long- takes many of the qualities of the performance X-Yachts such as rod rigging and fully encapsulated keels, but also has many features that make it ideal for offshore passage making: A powerful engine in a well insulated compartment, with a 3-bladed folding propeller Large fuel and fresh water tanks, all strategically located low and central in the yacht for optimum weight distribution An immensely strong steel hull girder frame, taking the loads from the composite lead/cast iron keel as well as from the keel stepped mast Deeper hull sections provide a greater...

Owners comments Two of our owner's describe their Xc 42 experience.,. Family Kortbeek, Holland Asking someone why they are sailing an X-Yacht is like asking a person why they are driving a German car: "Driving pleasure". It is the combination of speed and trimming possibilities on the one hand and comfort and sea-going behaviour on the other. We can compete with a full crew in our weekly Wednesday evening regatta, but are just as happy sailing double-handed to the Lofoten Islands above Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Norwegian Sea, from sailing for hours under engine to...

Family Hunt, United Kingdom Our Xc 42 Freya is a family boat and from our very first sail on the delivery trip back to the UK from Denmark, she impressed us with her sailing ability and comfort On this trip Freya was crewed just by the three of us and at the end of this maiden voyage we knew that we had made the right decision. Her performance and motion at sea is powerful and smooth even when the wind exceeds Force 6, she is easily handled by the three of us. We have cruised to Denmark, Holland, Germany, France and the Channel Islands. Accommodation on board is superb, even for extended...

Deck layout Both boats shown with optional sidedeck teak. Boat to port is shown with optional coachroof teak and fixed windscreen.

The liferaft is stored below the cockpit floor. The bathing platform is electrically operated, but can also be opened Xc 42 shown with optional teak laid decks on top of coachroof and side decks, optional windshield with optional dark grey spray hood available.

All halyards pass below the deck surface and are stored in the cockpit floor self draining "bin". Self-draining, acrylic dropboard is supported by gas struts for easy adjustment. The 'standard' Xc 42 comes with stainless steel wheel crash bars. Optional enlarged crash bars with integrated engine throttle and/or thruster controls on the starboard wheel. Stainless steel self-tailing Andersen Winches, which can be upgraded to be electrical powered are part of Xc 42 s comprehensive standard quality. Folding teak cockpit table with GRP instrument support designed to fit a chart plotter and...

Cockpit protection Above: Optional cockpit tent and blminl are also available. The standard spray hood rests in a "sockr when folded. The standard spray hood is supported by three stainless steel frames. For canvas colour options, see page 22-23.

Xc 42 comes optional with an aluminium framed windshield with The optional windshield with the raised spray hood. toughened glass.

Hull trim stripes A standard Xc 42 comes in a white gelcoat with steel grey (RAL 7011) waterlines and sheerline stripe, optional light grey (RAL 7035) waterlines and sheerline stripe. White hull with steel grey stripes White hull with light grey stripes Exterior fabrics Choose between standard dark grey (Swela 37365) or alternative silver grey (Swela 37362) for sprayhood, bimini, cockpit tent, cockpit cushions, boom cover, forestay cover, cockpit table and wheel covers. Other colours on request. Markilux dark grey Markilux silver grey

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X-Yachts Xc 42 : tested the hard way

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After her first tests in hard conditions, the Xc 42 shows to be stable and consistent with the philosophy of the new “Cruising” range of X-Yachts. This range aims at enabling the shipyards’ fans to sail more quietly. The new hull , larger and deeper, appears to be safer though the sail capabilities of the northern yachts are still the same. After the Xc 45 that NauticNews.com visited during last Nautic in Paris, the new range has been completed by a 42 ft, while the 50 ft is due to be launched in 2010.

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End of January, in the Baltic sea, the team of X-Yachts tested her last born yacht. Traditionnaly, those tests are performed before the production starts. It is then still possible to correct the last details before the first shippings. But, showed for the first time during last Düsseldorf boat show where the Xc 45 was awarded “Best European Sailing Yacht” [ see our article ] the Xc 42 reached expectations. Niels Ditmar, X-Yachts’ head engineer and a former Admiral’s Cup and One Ton winner was really pleased: “She has such high stability and long waterlines that the gusts just made her heel a few degrees more and accelerate. She was a joy to sail and very comfortable despite the freezing conditions.” The testings of the second sailing yacht of the “Cruising” range validated the choices of the shipyard. These choices are probably part of the success of the Xc 45 (30 units already sold) and of the Xc 42 (20 units ordered). The shipyard seems to be successful in its daring bet that consists in proposing cruising yachts after 30 years spent on regattas. NauticNews.com Tech Specs of Xc 42 .

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Sailing Today Editor Sam Fortescue took X-Yachts’s newly updated XC-42 mkII out for a spin on the Solent on a blustery, winter’s day.

Sailing Today Verdict: X-Yachts sees more future in out-and-out cruising yachts than in the performance cruisers it is known for, and it has put a lot of careful thought into the Xc-42 MkII.

Her hull has proven capable and sea-kindly, good for covering the miles. But with her modern, muscular lines, she carries much of the performance DNA of the racier Xp line.

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Innovative, fast, stylish, reliable and oh so comfortable.... the X-Yachts Xc-42 from Niels Jeppesen in a nutshell. Upon introduction the X-Yachts design team hit the mark on every aspect with this now much appreciated design. Taking all the best from their regatta performance and throwing safe long distance sailing parameters in the mix, it was no surprise the Xc-series have won many international professional awards. This Xc-42 comes very well equipped, is a dream to handle on both engine and while sailing and offers you the best in the performance cruising market.

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X-Yachts X46: Best Full-Size Cruiser 45 to 55 Feet

• By Herb McCormick
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The big-boat classes in the 2020 Boat of the Year competition presented some big problems for the judging panel. Take the Full-Size Cruiser 45 to 55 Feet fleet, with a quartet of extremely solid contenders across a wide range of price points and with different design briefs and objectives, ranging from versatile performance-style cruisers to a dedicated bluewater passagemaker. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

At $550,000, the Bavaria C50 packed a lot of punch into a 50-footer. “It’s billed as a family cruiser, and features twin helms and a single rudder,” judge Dan Spurr said. “The representative who presented the boat emphasized the division between the entertainment area and the cockpit and working areas, and that cockpit really resonated with me—for a bigger boat, it’s very efficient to sail.” The Bavaria also struck a chord with fellow judge Ed Sherman: “I’ve been watching the evolution of Bavarias since they first started coming to the United States, and they’ve come a long way. Everything about them is significantly better than the earlier boats, and you get a lot of features for the price. It’s a player in this group.”

From a value standpoint, the Elan Impression 41.5 left a strong, good impression on the judging panel. Judge Ralph Naranjo was particularly enamored with the overall build quality of the hull laminate. “It’s an ­ISO-approved Category A offshore boat; they did a really nice job with the vacuum infusion,” he said. “I was crawling in those aft lockers looking at the autopilot arrangement, and could see how well the deck elements and bulkheads went in. And the autopilot installation was great, with an excellent stainless-steel bracket that was bolted and cantilevered to catch both the deck and the bulkhead. The autopilot and rams have to take a huge amount of thrust or push/pull; they need to be in there securely. And they were.”

It was clearly going to take an outstanding vessel to sway the panel’s opinions. It turned out there was not only one other formidable yacht to choose from, but two.

“The Amel 50 is truly an oceangoing globe-trotter,” Sherman said, speaking about the latest, highly anticipated model from the long-standing stalwart French builder. “With a signature watertight forward crash bulkhead, a centrally located sea chest for easily isolating a leak and shutting it down, to a globally conscious shore-power system that can deal with 50 or 60 hertz and 120 or ­230-240 volts, Amel has designed a boat that will have you covered wherever your travels take you. For those who want to cruise in luxury, this is the boat.”

“Amel has long been one of the only worldwide ­companies to offer what is essentially a ‘ready to cruise’ boat,” Spurr said. “The boat can be operated entirely from the security of the cockpit, which has a windshield and hardtop, like many solo offshore racers. Some of my colleagues didn’t like this feature, feeling it isolated the helm from feeling the weather. The boat is not inexpensive, but it also seemed to have the highest-quality finish.”

“To me, it’s more of a motorsailer than a traditional cruising sailboat,” Naranjo said. “Her performance under sail is somewhat limited by a fairly high displacement and a modest sail area. She is easy to handle, though, because of her power-assisted sail ­trimming and setting capabilities.”

Sailing prowess is never a debatable issue with X-Yachts, however, and after treating the judges to a world-class sailing experience, they ­ultimately decided that the X-Yachts X46 was the Best Full-Size Cruiser 45 to 55 Feet for 2020. (It was a back-to-back winning effort from X-Yachts; in 2019, X-Yachts’ X49 was also honored as the Best Full-Size Cruiser.)

“This was just a joy to sail,” Sherman said. “A ­performance sailing boat in every sense —very close-winded. It was everything I’ve come to expect from X-Yachts. They are put together by real craftspeople who take a great deal of concern in everything they do. So many little things. For instance, the wiring connections behind the panel board are all bent to 90 degrees and secured in place, and they hand-solder the solid copper bus links between the switches. This is all labor-intensive stuff that you just don’t see on most boats. They’ve always been known for using top-quality gear, and they certainly didn’t cut any corners here.

“X-Yachts are put ­together by real craftspeople who take a lot of pride in their work.”

“The epoxy resin they use in the layup is going to last forever, and the post-cure process is just top shelf,” Sherman continued. “I mean, what can I say? And I believe the pricing is actually pretty darn good. This boat costs $740,000, which is nothing to laugh at—it’s a significant amount of money. But when you compare it dollarwise to some of the other boats out there of similar lengths, you know what? It kind of stands out. And so, yes, I’m a fan. I’ve always been.”

“Like all X-Yachts, it has a unique feature in the construction, with a steel grid that sits on stringers with a balanced lifting point where you can actually lift the entire boat with a crane, with a strop that comes down through a hatch,” Spurr said. “The quality of construction all around seemed very good, with the keel actually bolted to the grid. Basically, we were told that you can’t lose the keel on this boat, which is pretty remarkable. And it’s really a handsome boat all the way around.”

Not to mention, when the final votes were cast, it was a winning one.

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X-Yachts X-43 - Opinions As A Performance Live-Aboard Cruiser?

• Thread starter Laser310
• Start date 12 Jul 2020
• 12 Jul 2020

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I did a search, as I am sure it has been discussed.., but I could not get any results. Within this generation of X-yachts, I have only ever been on the X-40 - I liked it, but it is a bit small (for me) as a live-aboard with wife and children/friends as occasional guests. It seems like the X-43 is pretty similar.., just a bit bigger. I am guessing it has similar sailing characteristics..? I've raced quite a bit on the XP-44,and it's very nice, but they are ~2X the cost. I also like Arcona's but they are somewhat rare on the 2nd hand market, and typically more expensive than comparable X-yachts. Cruising grounds would be northern Europe, and the Med.  

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I've owned only dinghies and one-design keel boats up to 33ft - mostly without any accommodations. I am a racing navigator, and also do many deliveries - I've sailed on quite a few boats. Mostly they are very nice and larger than what I am contemplating- Gunboats, many Swans, some Oysters.., As I mentioned, I have been on the X-40, and I have also sailed a lot on an XP-44. I think the X-Yachts in general are quite a bit better than an AWB - certainly the AWB typically does not have the galvanized keel grid of the X-40 and 43. The 44 has a composite grid - to be lighter - but it still looks pretty good. The only boat that one might call an AWB that I know of with the grid is the Salona - the 41, don't know about other salonas. To me, it's really important that the keel stays on - I think there is no comparison of X-Yachts with say Beneteau, Hanse, Dehler, Bavaria.., and so on  

This all surely turns on budget and what available but curious as to why an Arcona might be more ?  

ashtead said: This all surely turns on budget and what available but curious as to why an Arcona might be more ? Click to expand...

These boats are well regarded but not particularly numerous in the U.K. - hence to get more info and owner views might be worth contacting / joining the X Yachts UK Owners Association  

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My 2 cents. IMO these types of cruiser racers rarely make for a good cruiser- too much sail area, easily overpowered, very light so parking in a marina and a crosswind is always fun , all the lines led into the front of the cockpit to help the kids trip up, the traveller right in the middle of where you sit. Small tanks for water and fuel etc etc If you want a racing boat, get a racing boat. If you want to cruise, get a cruiser.  

STILA 44 sailing yacht for sale | De Valk Yacht broker Nice boys at Monnickendam, too.  

kof said: My 2 cents. IMO these types of cruiser racers rarely make for a good cruiser- too much sail area, easily overpowered, very light so parking in a marina and a crosswind is always fun , all the lines led into the front of the cockpit to help the kids trip up, the traveller right in the middle of where you sit. Small tanks for water and fuel etc etc If you want a racing boat, get a racing boat. If you want to cruise, get a cruiser. Click to expand...

KompetentKrew said: STILA 44 sailing yacht for sale | De Valk Yacht broker Nice boys at Monnickendam, too. Click to expand...

• 13 Jul 2020

Laser_310 said: i agree about the traveler - mostly because having the mainsheet in the cockpit cane be dangerous. putting the traveler in front of the companionway is an acceptable compromise for a cruising boat - lose a little upwind performance for a good measure of safety. the other factors you mention i can deal with - sail area in particular. you can always reef.., and it's nice to have it when you need it. the thing about "performance" boats is they don't need as much diesel - because they sail more; upwind, because they can.., in light air, because they have more easily driven hulls and the sail power... Click to expand...

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The X34/37/40/43 generation of X boats and Arcona are quite different from a 40.7 Higher ballast ratios, through deck jib furlers, recessed mounting of spray hood, better internal fit out, etc.  

Little Grebe said: The X34/37/40/43 generation of X boats and Arcona are quite different from a 40.7 Higher ballast ratios, through deck jib furlers, recessed mounting of spray hood, better internal fit out, etc. Click to expand...

I will admit to not being disinterested as I own a boat from one of the brands being discussed here (and a .7 series First some time back) However I see features like having a decent sail plan with the efficient sail handing equipment as a positive thing rather than making for a poor choice. No doubt other boats have greater fuel and water tankage but my boat has an endurance of around 50 hours under motor which is sufficient for my needs.  

I like a fast cruising boat but it needs to be stiff under sail as has been mentioned. Have cruised on a First 42s7 with the heavier lead keel (std was cast iron) and it proved a great boat to sail especially in the Med. Not all X-Yachts are designed as cruiser racers - here's a cruising 42 footer: 2009 X-Yachts Xc 42 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale -  

E39mad said: I like a fast cruising boat but it needs to be stiff under sail as has been mentioned. Have cruised on a First 42s7 with the heavier lead keel (std was cast iron) and it proved a great boat to sail especially in the Med. Not all X-Yachts are designed as cruiser racers - here's a cruising 42 footer: 2009 X-Yachts Xc 42 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale - Click to expand...

A live-aboard especially with kids has to do many things well and sailing ability whilst important may not be as critical as you think. A fuller underwater section should mean that it copes well with all the extra weight that you put on board and is more likely to float to it's designed waterline. A shallower draft will allow you into harbours (particularly Northern Europe) that others cannot get into or closer to the beach to drop the kids off or anchor in more sheltered water. It's all a compromise - just need to find the boat which best suits your priorities. Personally I'd like a lifting keel, fewer cabins than most and more storage. Not many choices when you narrow that down.  

E39mad said: A live-aboard especially with kids Click to expand...

E39mad said: Personally I'd like a lifting keel, fewer cabins than most and more storage. Not many choices when you narrow that down. Click to expand...

I see the forum's normal distrust of anything fast is alive and well! From the sound of it, you're a little like me in that even when not racing the satisfaction of sailing a good boat well is worth just as much as a bit more comfort in harbour. My dad had a Dufour 40 and I thought that to be about perfect in terms of the comfort/ performance compromise for longish term cruising. The 44 of the same era was also a fabulous boat, but well under your budget so probably a bit long in the tooth for your search. With a budget of £200k and a preference for fast boats, have you considered the Pogos? The 1250 is a similar size... Or is that a step too far down the performance road? Boats like the Elan E5 are a step back towards comfort from Pogo, but if you're looking at X-Yachts you may have opinions of the build quality. Certainly a fun search!  

flaming said: have you considered the Pogos? The 1250 is a similar size Click to expand...

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• Manufacturer: X-Yachts
• Model: X-43
• Build Year: 2004
• Lying: El Campello, Alicante, Spain
• Price: €220,000 (VAT Paid)
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A  blue hull with the three distinctive X-Yachts waterlines in white. New teak on deck, cockpit and coachroof. Below decks she has 3 cabins and 2 heads where all interior wood has been restored.

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Owner has described his X-43 as an exceptional regatta cruising boat, winner of many trophies. This X-Yacht has offered the family an unrivalled sailing experience and she has proven it is worth competing, taking home a lot of prestigious awards. .

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• Blue gelcoat hull with the 3 distinctive X-Yachts waterlines in white gelcoat
• New teak on deck, cockpit and coachroof ( 2022)
• Removable cockpit table with teak top

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Rossinavi launches first 43m hybrid-electric catamaran Seawolf X

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Rossinavi has launched its "most innovative project" to date, a 42.8-metre hybrid-electric catamaran named Seawolf X . Construction was first revealed to have begun at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, with the concept itself unveiled during Miami Design Week in 2021.

Exterior design is by Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design , marking the first project presented by the pair since the 49.1-metre Aurora in 2017. It also marks the first multihull project for the shipyard.

A key characteristic of the model is her three "performance scenarios". On one-day trips, Seawolf X can cruise in full-electric mode for 100 per cent of the time; on multi-day trips, she can cruise for 90 per cent; and on transatlantic trips, she can still cruise in electric mode for 80 per cent of the time. When the catamaran is moored, a "hibernation mode" activates for reduced consumption – with the energy generated able to be given back to the quay or to a private property. She can recharge at the shore in five hours and supplies enough energy to charge up an entire villa.

Rossinavi has also developed an onboard artificial intelligence system, called Rossinavi AI, to analyse the operation of the vessel, predict the needs of guests and communicate with the crew on "lower-impact behaviours" and "conscious cruising". The AI can also monitor the battery pack to keep it in a range of 20 to 80 per cent.

Her exterior is low-profiled and reminiscent of a sports car, with Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design seeking "to liberate their minds from preconceptions" around catamaran design. The team also integrated solar panels into Seawolf X and addressed hull efficiency by developing "lightweight solutions", including an anchor installation that meets weight standards while enhancing aesthetics.

New York-based design firm Meyer Davis have created an interior that "complements the cutting-edge yacht to bring relaxed luxury and sustainable design to its forefront," the shipyard said. The decor takes inspiration from nature, in particular the sun, the sea and sand.

Leisure highlights include a convivial cockpit centred around a pool, an expansive sundeck with sunbathing and living spaces, and a bow area that features a hidden pool and convertible home theatre. Accommodation is for up to 10 guests in four cabins located in the hulls.

"After years of study and construction, it is now a source of satisfaction and pride for us to witness the launch of project Sea Cat, now Seawolf X , the first hybrid-electric multihull vessel," said Federico Rossi, COO of Rossinavi. "This yacht showcases remarkable technological innovations in both power management and propulsion technologies, marking the beginning of a new chapter in next-generation vessels."

Seawolf X also carries the BlUE label, the shipyard' "sustainable" design philosophy established in 2022. Inspired by phytoplankton, the BlUE fleet absorbs sunlight during the day and utilises photovoltaic technology to convert it into energy. This energy is stored in advanced batteries and released at night, creating a bioluminescent effect "akin to glowing plankton".

The catamaran sits below the 500GT threshold with a beam of 13.8 metres and a maximum draught of two metres.

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rossinavi’s first hybrid-electric AI catamaran ‘M/Y seawolf X’ resembles a sports car on water

Rossinavi’s m/y seawolf x is a hybrid-electric ai catamaran.

For the first time, Rossinavi brings out a hybrid-electric catamaran named M/Y Seawolf X, powered by artificial intelligence . The Italian builder developed its own onboard artificial intelligence system called ‘Rossinavi AI’ which, as the company says, can learn from observation and predict the needs of the guests on board. It can help the crew members by advising them what to do to allow for conscious cruising and may lend a hand to the captain on what mode they should use in navigation or the current water situation.

The Rossinavi AI is believed to be able to monitor the hybrid-electric catamaran’s battery pack too, keeping it within the range of 20 and 80 percent so that its life can be extended. M/Y Seawolf X also prides itself on a long cruise, depending on the type of travel. On day trips, it can cruise in full electric mode. On multi-day trips, it can go on as an electric catamaran for 90 percent of the time, while 80 percent during transatlantic trips. When it goes into hibernation mode, it reduces its consumption to a minimum on its own.

Solar panels to generate green energy for cruising

Rossinavi’s first hybrid-electric catamaran, M/Y Seawolf X, also has solar panels, storing the energy captured from sunlight and returning it to the quay or private property where it is moored by powering or charging up equipment or even an entire villa. The hybrid-electric catamaran can be fully recharged at the shore power in only five hours. The water vehicle also comes with two diesel generators to quickly recharge the batteries. M/Y Seawolf X, and the other recent Rossinavi models, are propelled by batteries and solar panels that can operate in electric mode for day trips 100 percent of the time and sustain electric mode for 80 percent of the time on transatlantic voyages.

a hidden pool and a convertible home theater

Rossinavi taps Fulvio de Simoni Yacht Design for the exterior design and New York-based practice Meyer Davis Studio for the interiors of its first hybrid-electric catamaran, M/Y Seawolf X. Outside, the vessel exudes the look of a sports car. To achieve the style, a sleek and low-profile silhouette is applied, creating an illusion of the two giant wheels with a hollow body below when the guests view the catamaran from its front or rear.

Outside, the vessel has a sloping design, with its full-aluminum structure curving to mimic gentle waves. Stepping inside, Meyer Davis plants outdoor living on the electric yacht, spanning three distinct areas: a cockpit centered around a pool, an expansive sundeck with sunbathing and living spaces, and a bow area featuring a hidden pool and a convertible home theater. As of publishing the story, M/Y Seawolf X is Rossinavi’s first hybrid-electric AI catamaran.

aerial view of Rossinavi’s first hybrid-electric AI catamaran ‘M/Y Seawolf X’

project info:

name: M/Y Seawolf X

brand: Rossinavi

exterior design: Fulvio de Simoni Yacht Design

interior design: Meyer Davis Studio

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