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Boat Review: X-Yachts’ Xp-55

• By Cruising World Staff
• Updated: April 25, 2019

There are two clear schools of thought when it comes to getting from here to there. For some, it’s all about the journey, preferably made on a seakindly vessel that can stoutly shoulder its way through anything Mother Nature might toss in the way. The happy and rested crew measures progress not by miles per day, but by number of books read, videos watched and sunsets savored.

And then there are the crews that want to get there. Fast. Among the many choices they have is a whole line of good-looking, contemporary performance cruisers from the Danish builder X-Yachts .

Last fall, the company brought a pair of new offerings to the U.S. Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland — their flagship rocket-yacht, the Xp 55, and a smaller but equally impressive sistership, the X49 — where they made quite an elegant splash tied up along the outermost row of docks. In fact, the X49 had a most impressive stateside arrival, as it was ultimately named our Best Full-Size Cruiser for 2019 in our annual Boat of the Year contest . More about that boat in a moment.

But first, let’s take a close look at the Xp 55, which was first launched in 2013; in 2017, the boat’s exterior was restyled and a new interior was introduced. It was the updated model that made its debut in North America.

OK, right up front, let me admit to having a thing for X-Yachts. Across the ranges, including the “Xc” series of straight-on cruising boats and this “Xp” line of high-performance racer/cruisers, the workmanship and building materials are top notch, the various designs are both eye-catching and quite practical. There are good sea berths for the crew underway. Counters have fiddles. Handholds abound. Hardware is well-placed. Sail control lines are led so that trimmers or the singlehanded skipper can reach them.

Like its siblings, the Xp 55 is the product of X-Yachts’ in-house design team under the direction of Niels Jeppesen. The hull is foam cored and vacuum-infused using epoxy resin, with carbon-fiber reinforcements in high-load areas. For the Xp line, the builder has replaced a steel grid system with a similarly strong but lighter carbon-fiber and epoxy structure to absorb rig and engine loads.

Notes CW ‘s Boat of the Year judge Tim Murphy , “They’re really making efforts to get the weight out of this boat.” The result is a very sporty displacement-to-length ratio of 143. Meanwhile, the builder opted for a cast-iron foil with a lead bulb down deep where pounds benefit rather than hinder ­performance. Three keels are available: deep (10-foot-6-inch), standard (9-foot-4-inch) and shallow (8-foot-2-inch).

The Xp55 comes with a couple of rig options, both with standard rod rigging. An aluminum mast and boom are also standard, but the boat we saw in Annapolis sported a carbon-fiber spar and boom with in-boom furling. Those, along with a few other options, brought the sticker price of the boat to $1.4 ­million, up from a base price of about $870,000. Among the add-ons were teak side decks and cabin top; a carbon-fiber bowsprit and anchor roller; North 3Di racing sails; bow and stern thrusters and B&G electronics. With stays anchored on the sheer line, the wide deck and low-profile coach roof were easy to navigate noted BOTY judge Alvah Simon. He cited positive safety features, including the design of the companionway, easily handled weatherboard and a bridge deck height of 7 inches to prevent down flooding. Visibility from the twin wheels was good, he thought, though the seats at either wheel were somewhat low.

Under way, the cockpit forward of the twin helms was open and roomy for lounging guests or a working crew. At ­anchor, a teak table that’s stored in the cockpit sole could be raised for entertaining. A pair of adequately sized Harken Performance winches were located well within reach of either helm. The skipper could also quickly adjust jib-sheet leads using the line-­controlled cars on the fairlead tracks mounted inboard by the cabin sides. At the bow, a belowdecks Harken furler kept the pointy end clutter free; its drum could be easily reached by opening the hatch of the deep chain locker.

Down below, the accommodations were quite spacious. Rich teak furniture and a teak-and-holly sole — both standard — glowed in the natural light that poured in through overhead hatches, ports in the cabin top and windows in the hull. A Nordic oak and walnut sole interior is also available.

The boat we visited had the standard layout: twin aft cabins and an en suite owners’ cabin with an island queen berth far forward, behind a watertight bulkhead. To port, amidships in the saloon, a U-shaped couch outboard and an upholstered bench on the centerline surrounded a large folding teak table; a long settee (and good sea berth) was opposite. At the foot of the companionway, a large and well-equipped L-shaped galley was to port. To starboard sat a sizable head and stall shower, with a full-size nav station just forward of it.

The 55 comes with a large dinghy locker across the stern, closed off by an electrically operated swim platform. Because of the location of the garage, the double-ended mainsheet is anchored to a single block just forward of the helms. Under sail in 12 knot breeze and with little chop, the boat seemed a bit tender when hard on the wind, and there was a fair amount of weather helm that couldn’t be easily reduced by adjusting a traveler. Also, a new set of racing sails had just been bent on and a sailmaker was aboard and still playing with tuning. Still, the boat showed its get-up-and-go. Closehauled, the speed over the ground was 8.1 knots; cracked off to a reach (and with the strain on the wheel lessened considerably) the speedo jumped to 8.6 knots, a joyous thing.

For the sailor who enjoys immediate rewards for pulling on this and easing off that, the Xp55 delivers in spades. And fast sailing is fun sailing, no?

Mark Pillsbury is CW’s editor.

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The all-new X-Yachts XP-55

• October 8th, 2017
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There is no way for a sailor´s eye not to identify an X-Yacht at an instant: The sleek lines, low freeboards and flush decks are unmistakably Danish. So are the three genteel yet chary stripes at the waterpass and of course the tall and efficient rig of these boats. Even in a crowded scene like the Croisette-facing jetty at Cannes Yachting Festival it was a matter of seconds for my subconsciousness to identify the clean, slender lines of the XP-55. What a beauty!

The open transom was wide and inviting and after talking to the staff of the X-Yachts boots at Cannes I was very pleased to see Flemming Ancher again who instantly asked me to enter the boat and took his precious time to proudly show me the latest X in the fleet. The XP-55 is not an all-new boat as she had her world premiere at Boot boat show in Düsseldorf early this year but as I didn´t had any time to take a look at her I was very pleased in seeing the yacht here in Cannes . “Come on in”, Flemming invited me as I passed aboard over the large Teak-made gangboard.

Flemming Ancher is Sales Director of X-Yachts and himself a skilful and enthusiastic sailor. He lives the X-Yacht philosophy to the bone and talking to him is always a special pleasure as he gets as excited about the products his company makes as one can be. I first met him in Haderslev last year when he showed me around at the X-Yachts headquarters (read the article here ) and since then we remained to hold contact as I am – you bet it! – also a great fan of these Danish made performance yachts.

The XP-55 is a sailing beast

Now, the XP-55 is again far away from being a “no frills”-yacht in the sense of my own definition of a yacht which I myself could be sailing. She might be among the smaller vessels moored here in Cannes but still with some 17.23 meters length over all this is of course a yacht for a very skilled and larger crew, not necessarily a boat for the single or double handed cruising guy like me. But we are at Cannes Yachting Festival and there are hardly any yachts to be found here for the “normal” sailor – the 55 foot X-Yacht is among the smaller craft of the Cannes fleet …

As X-Yachts is renown for, the XP-55 is a true racer-cruiser as her name “XP” indicates. XP stands for “Performance” and with all XP-yachts from Denmark there are some features standard here on these boats which mark the claim of these yachts to be potential regatta winners: Carbon mast, deep lead bulb T-performance keel, full carbon structural cage in the hull, rod rigging, fully hydraulic backstay (and other parts) control system, performance sails and much more. She is destined to go fast, that´s for sure. As we stand in the large cockpit I instantly notice the extremely reduced and tidy deck: There are no lines visible up until they re-enter daylight after running aback in the GRP-structure of the hull´s lid. Running through large clamps the lines could be run through the four main winches, as the X-Yacht XP-55 bears a rather classic cockpit layout, which I fancy at an instant.

The winches are h-u-g-e! As Flemming says: “All on board our boats is made with an extra margin. We tend to oversize certain things to give the sailor the best possible performance. We know that our yachts are races frequently and therefore you need to have the best equipment – as for the huge winches for example.” All winches are electric of course and can be reached fast by the sailor from behind the wheels at an instant. In this sense, the XP-55 may be operated single handed for sure or by two skilled people. Yet, I think this beasty fast boat really needs a proper crew to spring to full life.

The XP-55 also bears a big hydraulic system for fastening and loosening the backstays. “This system also operates the vang and the outhaul”, Flemming explains and shows the principal functions to me: It´s easy as ABC. “This is the reason why we don´t have a traveller anymore on this boat as this is all done by the rodkicker worked by the hydraulic system here.” I guess hardcore racing people would still like to have their beloved traveller mounted directly under the main sheet for fine tuning – I also find the lone idley pulley mounted there on the cockpit flooring instead looks a bit … puny. But That´s modern times now I guess – and therefore the cockpit area is basically free of anything. A large space to be utilized. “Let´ts get down below under”, Flemming insists to show me the interior design of the boat.

The Interior: X-DNA at its best

An X-Yacht just cannot be mistaken for another boat. It´s just impossible. The Danish company has it´s own unique style of designing their internals that you could set me blindfolded in any saloon you wish and I would instantly recognize the X upon making me see again: X-Yachts aren´t voluminous boats (that´s because of their superior upwind sailing capabilities) and tend to bear classic saloon layouts, as does the XP-55. A sofa group with a wide stool to port side facing a large dining table, vis-à-vis a large 3-seater sofa which I guess would be my favourite sleeping place as I personally prefer to rest near the cockpit.

Lines are straight and modern. Danish design at its best, timeless yet appealing, friendly and welcoming. There´s still much space for owners to implement their own style by utilizing the large areas on the bulkheads for decorations or stuff. Everything has it´s place here, no waste of space or material – the X again is very practical and everything makes sense. In this sense, the XP-55 may be a “no frills”-boat as I cannot spot a single thing which might me cause smiling and think “oh come on, you´re serious?!” Trying out the cushion on the sofas I find it very comfortable, can imagine being on board sailing for days … but seeing this nice interior I just can´t imagine the hollering and extreme tension of a serious race. Up outside on deck she´s a racing beast – down here below she makes an impression of a cozy, very comfortable and slightly luxurious cruiser.

Despite the ugly black fans (installed by the owner of this particular boat and not a standard on the boat upon delivery) I just loved the clean Scandinavian design . Everything is here on purpose. Just look at this galley: Large enough to being able to provide meals for a hungry bunch of saltwater-beaten racing guys yet narrow and tight enough to wedge oneself into it when sea is rough. The working benches are huge, not to mention freezing and cooling units, two large sinks and lots of stowage capacity for utensils and provisions. Facing the galley on the starboard side: The Nav station.

I judge a boat on it´s nav station as I would call myself a classic sailor: I do paper charting regularly , I do paper log books and I love to sit at the chart table to think through next steps, discuss options and find solutions. A classic proper nav station with a large enough chart table, with a main switch panel and electronic devices like VHF well within reach and with enough stowage for things is a definitive must for me on a sailing yacht – I just can´t stand modern day cruisers with those teeny-weeny chart teapoys cramped in a far away edge of the saloon “easily convertible” into some multifunctional crap. The XP-55, as all boats of this brand, offers such a classic nav station and by trying it out I judge it more than suiting.

“Give me the best timber available!”

Brushed Oak is a huge trend in yacht interior design since one or two years now. You rather seldom see any classic Mahogany interiors, let say, the conservative approach to “dark” saloons is vanishing as people want bright and light material making the “down below” a light suffused space. The X-Yacht is no exception here. Flemming points out that X-Yachts did something special in this respect: “We were searching all of the Scandinavian suppliers when we started this project. We said: Give me the best and most high-quality timber you can offer! And this is the outcome – best Oak available!” Of course, X-Yachts also offers the classic Teak fittings for the internals, but this cools and bright Oak-design does have its advantage, especially when the boat is sailing in hot areas.

I also notice some details which really surprise me. Like the grad handles: They are made of massive Oak fittings carved out of solid blocks of timer. Very rigid and sturdy, these handles are all over the place to provide a safe grip for the sailor´s hands even in rough seas. Best thing is, these handles aren´t noticeable in the first place in a way that they do not disfigure the tidy design of the saloon. It´s a detail like those handles that really excites me: Somebody really must have thought the whole boat through. What a difference to so many large production boats which barely offer such things.

“Look at this metal fitting”, Flemming points to another detail: “This just not only looks so cool and elegant by design, it´s also a very practical way of securing a drawer.” The fitting is essentially a push-button-solution pressing down a pin and giving way for the drawer. “But there´s more to it: Imagine how many times such a fitting will be used – with every closing of the drawer, the pin will be pushed down, the spring will be utilized … so there´s a lot of strain on the material and over time this strain sums up to probably a million times of opening and closing. So, plastic is not the material of choice here. It may be cheaper to produce – and there a loads of these fittings in the boats! – but they will eventually fail.” Flemming explains that X-Yachts took a plastic fitting to suppliers until they found a company which now makes these fittings especially for X-Yachts: “We manufacture these fittings completely made of metal.”, says proud Flemming: “They will last indefinitely.”

I also particularly loved another very nice detail of this boat: The stairs of the entryway down to the saloon. Bent full-wooden stairs, very elegant, very rigid. It is this infatuation with details which I love most about X-Yachts. If you go through this boat and even by looking behind panels, deep into cabinets and around corners you may find small but nice solutions. An X-Yacht is definitely not a Beta-Live version of a product which will be made proper by the feedback of it´s early users like so many modern products are, here, real sailors with a sailing background and lots of experience have thought through anything and came up with nice and durable solutions.

I just took a brief look into the cabins as I know by experience that X-Yacht´s cabins are more than sufficient. As you may know, I am not a friend of large island beds as I consider them impractical to potentially unsafe in tough conditions but on a yacht this size an island bed in the master´s cabin is a necessity I guess. Yes, there are much bigger cabins on the market with much more and bigger porthole windows – but there are few faster yachts out there offering this level of comfort and luxury.

An X-Yacht to the bone

Of course, the X is an X to the bone and although sitting at the mooring and not able to show what she´s got Flemming doesn´t let me cast any doubts that the new XP-55 is a pure performer: By removing one of the floor plates the boat offers a sight on the massive steel frame (also available in rigid Carbon) and the oversized keel bolts: “You see, we recently had a case where an XP-44 was hitting a rock a full speed”, Flemming tells a story: “The boat was roaring by at some 10 to 11 knots. The bulb hit the rock violently with full force. And guess what? The boat had no damage whatsoever.”

Flemming insists that there is nothing as important in making a hull than making it stiff: “A boat must be as stiff as it can be, you see? Because, if there is the slightest torsion, warpage or wobbling of the hull this has an immediate effect on its performance. So we strive to fabricate real stiff and rigid hulls.” I know that X-Yachts invests a lot in this topic – each and every hull is baked in a huge oven for several days to achieve a rigid hull, as Flemming showed me back in Denmark . We re-enter the deck and I walk forward. The gangboard is really wide and there are no obstacles in the way.

As usual I admire the sleek rod rigging which is also a standard feature on the XP-series. This boat is covered with a nicely done Teak deck even on the coach roof. All seams are spotless and the overall finish of the boat is marvellous. I love the solid handrails which are also standard on the an X-Yacht and a must have for the offshore sailor – it´s a shame that a lot of production boats do not bear these simple safety-related features.

Speaking of the nice Teak deck, standing right at the bow, it´s the “fish”, or the middle Teak batten, that is nicely done. You see such classy woodwork even with expensive Teak decks very seldom nowadays as many manufacturers try to cut down costs by having an easy job. I think, if one invests in a Teak deck, one should go for the classic design. What I also like about the XP-55 is the flush deck with all hatches sunk evenly into the deck surface. Also here the Teak deck is done with a proper coaming – and as one fellow reader of my magazine pointed in the comment section out some time ago, I will check the drainage of standing water in the flush hatches when the next chance is offered.

All in all, I am again excited about the X-Yacht. It´s always a pleasure to board one of the Haderslev-made yachts and it´s even a greater pleasure to sail these boats. This XP-55 might be some sizes too big for me but I am looking again so much forward to my upcoming sailing class for the German Offshore Certificate ( SSS ) which will take place aboard an older X 442, but the main thing is, a racing horse will always stay a racing horse and I can´t expect the day when I´ll get the chance to sail one of the latest models. Thanks Flemming again for showing me around!

You may read all Cannes Yachting Festival-related stories by clicking on this hashtag: #cannesyachtingfestival

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One day at the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev.

Visiting the yard of Luffe Yachts in Denmark.

Merfyn Owen, Britton Ward and Marc Lombard on naval design & Class 40 ´s.

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Cruising-racing sailing yacht Xp 55 3-cabin with open transom with bowsprit

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17.4 m (57'01" )

4.77 m (15'07" )

2.5 m, 2.85 m (8'02" , 9'04" )

16,800 kg (37,037.66 lb)

110 ch (110 hp)

25.95 m (85'01" )

465 l (123 gal)

600 l (159 gal)

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A TRADITION OF INNOVATION Growing up on the Danish coast, brothers Lars and Niels Jeppesen were keen sailors, and inspired to enter the yachting industry by the local boatyard, Nimbus - at that time world leaders in sandwich construction. When X-Yachts was founded in 1979 by the Jeppesen brothers, together with their friend Birger Hansen, sandwich construction was their natural choice, as || ■ura s ihe lhihos c.-r::jMci|.-r allowing as high a proportion of the yacht's total weight as possible to be placed in the keel - a key principle to creating a stable and enjoyable sailing yacht which...

THE MAKING OF AN XP 55 STRUCTURAL WARDROBES The Xperformance range has seen X-Yachts raise the bar for cruiser-racer design and construction Every element of an X-Yacht bears the hallmark of quality. Each detail of our yachts is designed in-house to give the sailor a truly superior sailing experience, and we are proud that every boat to leave our yard in Haderslev, Denmark, carries with it a reputation built on nearly 4 decades of high manufacturing standards, world- renowned safety credentials, intelligent design, and elegant craftsmanship. The Xp range includes our most cuttingedge...

Stability is a key principle behind the Xp 55's design and build, resulting in dynamic sailing performance X-Yachts are designed by sailors, for sailors. Every X-Yacht is designed to perform superbly in all conditions and in all sail configurations. However, many of the very same factors which make the Xp models race winners, also ensure that they are enjoyable fast cruisers. BALLAST RATIO During the Xperformance design process Velocity Prediction Programs were utilised to optimise each yacht's hull shape. This confirmed to the design team that it was key to slightly reduce the overall...

FOILS The keel and rudder of the Xp 55 are precision engineered for performance, responsiveness and durability STEERING CONTROLS The steering system translates the Xp 55’s power into a responsive sailing experience. The rudder is fitted with high quality self-aligning roller bearings for reduced friction, maximum ‘feel’ and precise steering. Twin composite wheels are also designed for optimum responsiveness, with reduced moments of inertia compared to conventional steel or aluminium wheels. Heavier metal wheels dampen or reduce the ‘feedback’ felt by the helmsman due to increased inertia of...

THE POWERHOUSE The rig, sail plan and deck layout are designed to harness the Xp 55's easily controllable power The Xp 55 comes with two rig choices, a standard alloy mast or an optional carbon mast and boom. Both are designed in close co-operation with leading rig development companies and sailmakers, for strength, low-windage and exceptional control. MAST SECTION • Smaller section • More aerodynamic • Thicker wall sections • Stiffer masts • Small wind shadow • Minimal turbulence • Faster sailing Directly above.■ BS/'s tip cups and rigging undergo extensive Finite Element Analysis Above:...

DUAL-MODE OPTIONS Adaptability and a high degree of personalisation characterise the Xp models, with their unique multi-purpose bowsprit Custom options are commonly found on Maxi or Superyachts, but X-Yachts set new standards for production cruiser-racers with the Xp 55’s bowsprit and pedestal choices. INNOVATIVE BOWSPRIT The Xp models were conceived as true dual-purpose yachts. The guiding principle is that the Xp 55 should be highly competitive when sailed with a full crew and also easily handled by a couple or family. It should be optimised for racing under major handicap rating systems,...

ON DECK Every detail of the Xp 55 deck layout has been carefully considered for perfect ergonomics and style Form meets function with the Xp 55 deck layout, which balances clean lines and minimalist style, with usability, safety and security. Attractive teak decking is fitted as standard, with the option to extend the teak to include side decks and coach roof. The stylish finish is complemented by concealed passages for halyards, sheets and trim lines, together with flush fittings and details such as the folding Nomen mooring cleats. Ergonomics for both cruising and racing have been...

COCKPIT FURNITURE The inventive optional cockpit table folds neatly away into its own recess in the cockpit sole, enabling a swift change from functional sailing area to stylish entertaining zone. Additionally, there is a designated recess for the sprayhood framework and canvas, a specially designed ‘garage’ for the washboard, and a built-in halyard bin for rope tails for a clutter-free, safe and smart cockpit and coachroof area that is a pleasure to sail or relax in. MULTI-FUNCTION TRANSOM The electically operated folding transom creates a secure stern area when underway or can be deployed...

HULL COLOURWAYS The Xp 55 may be personalised with a choice of hull and accent colours, and co-ordinating exterior accessories It is a proud moment to take delivery of a yacht that bears the three famous stripes of an X-Yacht. Xp 55 owners can also personalise the appearance of their yacht, with a choice of colours for the hull, striped trim, and canvas accessories. Pure white hull, black grey stripes (optional) Pure white hull, dark blue stripes (optional) Light grey hull, pure white stripes (optional) Black grey hull, pure white stripes (optional) Dark blue hull, pure white stripes...

INTERIOR LAYOUT OPTIONS Standard layout Optional layout

INTERIOR LUXURY Timeless style, luxurious comfort and superb functionality define the Xp 55 The elegant Xp 55 interior is crafted from carefully selected marine Nordic oak, varnished to a luxurious soft satin finish, and incorporates high quality materials and furniture fittings throughout. To port the saloon features a large U-shaped sofa with ample seating for up to eight people, a table with central bottle storage, an upholstered central seat, and a long, comfortable sofa to starboard. The freeboard on both port and starboard accommodates deep shelves with custom-designed stainless steel...

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Review of Xp 55

Basic specs..

The Xp 55 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.85 - 2.95 meter (9.35 - 9.65 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Xp 55 is 1.88, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 9.4 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Xp 55 is about 475 kg/cm, alternatively 2661 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 475 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 2661 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 27.03

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 85m 2 (914 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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Yacht Summary

• Manufacturer: X-Yachts
• Model: X-55
• Build Number: 37
• Build Year: 2011
• Lying: French Mediterranean, France
• Price: Sold
• Dealer: X-Yachts France
• Contact: Jean-Luc Chalant
• Phone: +33 (0) 494 45 37 33
• Email: [email protected]

The X-55 received the prestigious 2007 "Boat of the Year" award. Elegant, fast and comfortable, the X-55 is a yacht designed by craftsmen and supreme sailors to enable you and your family days of relaxation and enjoyable cruising, whilst offering X-Yachts performance DNA. This X-55 is the last built of the range, commissioned late 2011 with an interior tailored for offshore passages. Upgraded in 2013 with new carbon mast, park avenue boom and Quantum sails, she is awaiting her new passionate owner.

Standard Specification

Standard X-55 brochure

Exterior Details

• X-55 N° 37 Built Sept 2011
• Sail locker with sailor's berth and toilet
• Light Grey hull with white stripes
• Side decks and coach roof covered with teak
• Custom large hull windows fin saloon
• All Winches by Andersen:
• Electric 72 STE for Genoa
• Electric 68 STE for mainsail sheet
• Electric 52 STE for halyards
• German Mainsheet system
• Spinnaker equipment
• Reckmann genoa Furler
• Navtec Hydraulic for vang and backstay
• Teak seats in pushpits
• Full batten main Quantum 2014
• Genoa 2 Quantum 2014
• Genoa 3 Elvström 2014
• Symmetric spinnaker North Sails 2014
• Gennaker North Sails 2014
• Genoa 1 Quantum 2011
• Light Genoa Quantum 2011
• Light Spinnaker Quantum 2011

Mast & Rigging

• Southern Spars carbon mast
• Harken Switch Track with ballslide cars
• Southern Spars Park Avenue carbon boom
• Rod Rigging
• Removable inner forestay for staysail
• Carbon spinnaker pole
• Additional genoa Halyard
• Tricolor masthead light
• Boom light above cockpit

Accommodation

• Satin Teak Joinery
• White leather upholstery in saloon
• All berths on flexible curved battens
• Additional hinged sea berth in aft cabins
• Single hinged pipe berth in sail locker
• Toilet and sink in sail locker
• Yanmar 4Jh 4HTE 110 Hp Propeller shaft
• Flex'o Fold 3 blades folding propeller
• Maxpower VIP 150 retractable Bow Thruster
• Dessalator Duo 100 24/220V watermaker
• Air conditioning in all boat (total 28 000 Btu)
• Main Fridge with freezer capability
• Second fridge 100 l with front door
• Sea water pump at galley
• Additional manual bilge pump
• Dish washer
• Microwave oven
• Electric toilet in Owner's heads
• Fisher Panda 1200 10 kW Power Generator
• Mastervolt 24V/2500/60 A Combi Charger/Inverter
• 24V second Alternator for service batteries
• AGM batteries total 360 A/24V
• 24/12V Inverter for electronic equipment

Electronics

• Electronic's
• Raymarine Instruments:
• 3 x ST70+ displays at mats bracket
• 1 x ST70+ Display on port steering console
• Autopilot and displays keyboards at console
• 1 x ST70 in owner's cabin
• E120 plotter on starboard console
• AIS 500 tranceiver
• SPX 10 Autopilot
• Ray 240 VHF with second handset in cockpit
• Camera on spreaders
• ICOM ICM-801 SSB radio with grounding plate and backstay isolated antenna
• Furuno NX 300 Navtex
• TV in sailor's cabin connected to Raymarine network
• DVD/Stereo JVC
• 22" TV in Saloon
• Bose loudspeakers in saloon
• Bose loudspeakers in cockpit

Additional Information

• Outboard engine bracket on pushpit
• Bow boarding ladder
• Wash down outlet in cockpit

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