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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.

X-Yachts Xc 42 : tested the hard way

03/2009 –

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.

The range seduces

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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X-Yachts XC-42 video review

Posted Wednesday 3rd February 2016

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.

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

http://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/videos/xc-42-review-and-test/

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2009 x-yachts xc 42 – xpletive 3 – euro 359,950 vat paid – full details here.

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X-Yacht Xc42

Well known for their race yachts, x-yachts is now offering a range of fast cruisers.

LIKES - Overall build quality - Lively performance - Sensible and functional deck layout - Oozes style

DISLIKES - Rather narrow coamings for the steerer - Cramped workroom/office

OVERVIEW -- A cruiser with pedigree X-Yachts is known for its quality performance yachts but in recent years the Danish builder has increased market share by creating a cruising range and the latest boat, the Xc42, is a premium bluewater cruiser with an impressive list of credentials. This includes Dorade vents, wooden bulwarks and lavish use of quality teak on the topsides; all contained in a classic-looking yet spacious hull. This retro styling greatly softens the voluminous hull with snub-nosed bow and beam carried aft to a wide transom which makes for an aesthetically pleasing mix of form and function. The result is intended to be a fast passage-making blue water cruiser.

PRICE AND EQUIPMENT - You get what you pay for The level of equipment (rod rigging, Andersen deck gear, near-customised overall finish throughout) puts the Xc-42 price tag of $665,000 well above that of the mass-production fleet but the discerning bluewater sailor will be rewarded. The Xc-42 cockpit is clearly built around the helmsman with twin wheels right beside the primary Andersen 58ST winches, plus mainsheet 46STs just ahead and a centre instrument console incorporated in the solid teak fold-down table. Being a cruising boat the pleasures of enjoying a quiet anchorage are well taken care of thanks to the fold-down electric transom and pushpit teak seating. Seating in the cockpit is again teak clad and deeply recessed, so combined with a slightly elevated coachroof bulkhead for the recessed dodger, it gives good weather protection; and raising the canvas dodger when in cruise mode seals the area off effectively. It also protects the sturdy alloy Spinlock jammers for the halyards on both sides of the companionway which are controlled by Andersen 46STs and includes the lines for the mainsail track nearby. Located away from the cockpit, the mid-boom sheeting has necessitated X-Yachts fitting a large spar to ensure integrity of the mainsail shape. Like nearly all fittings on the Xc-42, the spars are oversized, so should survive a few Chinese gybes when tradewind sailing. Views forward are free of obstructions, including gutters for the headsail sheets, which keep the wide decks clear. Separate quadrants are used on the Edson cable steering system and power controls are on the starboard coaming.  Locker space is voluminous with four in total and the starboard cockpit locker is accessed from the main cabin via a small door as well as the gas-strutted topside opening, and showing X-Yachts' typical attention to detail the area is floored with marine ply and could easily accommodate a six man life raft. Cockpit instrumentation on the review boat included a Raymarine E90 main console plotter but readouts can also be fitted above the companionway. LAYOUT AND ACCOMMODATION - Different layouts available Below decks on the Xc-42 there are several variations apart from the standard three-cabin layout that has two symmetrical aft berths and an owner’s suite forward. Our review boat came with one aft cabin and a small (and rather cramped) office space in the other. While applauding this idea, often requested by cruising couples, the already-low ceiling is heavily encroached by the cockpit sole. However, storage space is good with three drawers, cupboard and under-desk space -- ideal for a laptop -- as well. A simple fold-down seat adjoins it but doesn’t really allow desk work. Over on the port quarter the guest cabin is functional with a tall locker and plenty of leg room, though natural light isn’t fantastic. Cruising couples should enjoy the owner’s suite forward which uses the hull volume well with plenty of height and natural light. The spacious V-berth has an insert which can be removed to give more space and the foam mattress felt comfortable when I sunk my 70kg frame into it. Traditional fiddles along the sides give a classic feel while quality details such as the ventilated wardrobe and rich lustre of the teak woodwork reminded me strongly of the Swan 60 I was on a earlier this year. The ensuite moulded bathroom area has a manual toilet with separate shower cubicle and plenty of strategically-placed halogen lights for easy ablutions, though the more efficient LEDs would have been preferable. An adjoining bulkhead also stylishly hides the keel-stepped mast. The main saloon confirms the classic ethos of this boat with deep lustrous teak veneers throughout, though cream bulkheads are available (but wouldn’t be my preference after seeing images of this look). The area is dominated by the portside dinette with wraparound seating and an island bench with under storage adjoining a rectangular table, also with central storage (ideal for wine). Opposite, the longitudinal lounge area has a useful drop-down coffee table. The synthetic suede cushion coverings felt both soft yet robust. Behind the lounge, the navigation station again should keep traditionalists happy with its full-sized chart table and outlying bulkhead cupboard that could house electronics. But others may prefer to replace it with an optional shower unit, creating a multipurpose area with extra bulkhead space for plotters and other smarts. Over in the U-shaped galley a three-burner Eno stove/oven (with optional matching microwave) should keep the crew fed while perishables are well taken care of in the 140-litre chest fridge. The review boat also had the optional front-opening fridge as well. Other options include a dishwasher. Dual sinks and oodles of cupboard storage complete a very functional space with genuine Corian worktops. Powering everything is a substantial four-cylinder 55hp Volvo Penta saildrive with three-blade folding propeller. It was so quiet that I actually had to check it was running. Engine access is on three sides and all the main servicing points -- impellor, oil and water -- can be easily reached from the saloon. Fuel supply is generous at 250 litres in a fully-baffled alloy tank and includes an analogue gauge. Onboard AC power requirements can be met as there’s space behind the engine for a generator and stored power is via two AGM 130ah batteries securely fastened under the starboard lounge settee plus an engine battery, a 55ah in the bilge. A flip-up control panel at the navigation station  shows a straight-forward wiring setup which should aid fault finding and additional system integration.

MECHANICAL, HULL AND RIG - Built for strength The deck layout on the Xc-42 is an effective mix of contemporary and classic with recessed smoked glass hatches, polished stainless framed windows and swivelling Dorade vents. Crew protection is excellent thanks to the elevated toe rail, 1.25-inch diameter stanchions and long handrails on the teak-clad coachroof. Moving to the pulpit the anchor setup (20kg Delta with 50m of 10mm chain) uses a 1500W Quick vertical windlass which sits on the deck (rather than being protected under a cover). Handily, it also can be operated manually as well as being managed by the remote control unit. Beside it, double rollers and an optional A-Frame was fitted on the review boat. This allows easy deployment of a cruising chute or asymmetric spinnaker. Alongside it sat the roller-furling headsail unit. On the review boat a 108 per cent genoa was fitted but a 140 per cent is available, as is a self-tacker. The double-spreader rig is substantial with a large diameter keel-stepped John Mast alloy spar and heavy-duty rectangular boom. It’s held up by  rod rigging attached to enormous chain plates, heavily glassed into the hull. A Y-shaped backstay with hydraulic adjuster and larger diameter vang finish off a sturdy rig. The review boat came with slab reefed North Sails Dacron sails, a simple sail plan which is ideal for blue-water voyaging but in-boom reefing is an option. For the hull X-Yachts has continued with their use of a galvanised steel frame glassed into the GRP foam sandwich outer skin. This well proven build is designed to absorb loads from the mast, rigging and keel. The keel uses a lead bulb on a cast iron shaft, thereby keeping the weight low and resulting in a high ballast ratio of 45 per cent. Overall, hull shape is fairly contemporary with little overhangs and plenty of beam aft. But underneath X-Yachts has deviated somewhat from their traditional Performance and Racing ranges. The Xc range, which now comprises the newly-launched 38 along with the 42, 45 and 50 have deeper V-shaped hulls unlike the more slippery U-shaped hulls of their performance brethren.

ON THE WATER - Loves the light airs Out on the upper reaches of Sydney Harbour I gunned the very quiet Volvo engine towards the narrows between the shores at the mouth of the Parramatta River as we searched for wind pressure, noting 8.1 nots of boat speed as the motor spun at 2500rpm. Finding about seven knots of pressure we hoisted the North Sails mainsail thanks to low-friction Harken Switch Track Battcars which then only required a brief tug of the underdeck headsail reefing line to get all plain sail aloft. The Xc 42 needed little encouragement and sped off, clearly happy with the seven knot breeze as I found my seat on the windward coaming, which felt a bit narrow even for my bony derriere. The balanced helm felt lovely with enough feel and reach to allow concentration on the headsail telltales with occasional glances at the mast-top Windex. Light airs are a good test of cruising boat and the Xc-42 was clearly revelling in it; hard on the wind at 44 degrees with 5.5 knots of boat speed. Taking my hand off the helm didn’t change our track much, showing a balanced sail plan and a good energy saver for the optional Raymarine autopilot. The nearby hefty Andersen primary winches allowed me to easily trim the genoa and underfoot a simple slab of teak kept my feet secured. The narrow confines of our sailing area meant plenty of tacking. So nimble was the Xc-42 that I oversteered for several tacks, while moving easily across the boat between the twin helms. As the wind gusted into double digits the boat heeled over then dug her shoulder in before continuing on. Clearly the Xc 42 was a performer (as her Sail Area Displacement Ratio of 19.78 shows), perhaps at the expense of some stability but fast passage making would undoubtedly be her forte. With the mouth of the Parramatta River fast approaching I dropped the helm to bear away then gybed my way back towards Birkenhead. Grabbing a handful of mainsheet took little effort to control the fully-battened sail and I noted 7.7 knots in the nine-knot wind. Nice. Approaching the marina I went forward as my host Andrew Parkes released the halyard, and guided the mainsail into the lazy jacks before rewinding the genoa, then cranked the motor. Keen to check out the handling under power, I steered the boat along the marina backwards. She showed no prop bias or walk, as you’d expect from a modern cruiser, but for those tight marinas a bow thruster is available. Undoubtedly the Xc-42 is for the discerning sailor who has probably done an apprenticeship on mass-market boats, so can appreciate the difference that these quality Danish cruisers offer.

Comparable boats Oyster 46 -- The hand built 46, the entry-level Oyster, is a serious blue-water cruiser with centre cockpit, deck saloon interior and varied sailplan. The marque has also recently began distribution in Australia Hallberg Rassy 412 -- This model launches next year and is from the famed pen of German Frers with the emphasis firmly on quality and longevity. Very much a classic design but plenty of modern options including electric winches and in-mast reefing. Dufour 445 -- After a recent ownership change the French builder is resurgent and the 445 has been nominated for European Boat of the Year, thanks to a combination of quality build and value for money.

Ratings Overall rating: 4.8/5.0 Mechanicals/Equipment/Rig, etc: 4.8/5.0 Packaging and Practicality: 4.5/5.0 On the water performance: 4.8/5.0 Value for money: 4.5/5.0 X-factor:4.8 /5.0 Specifications Price: $665,000 (base boat) Hull length: 12.81m (42.03ft) LWL: 11.37m Beam 4.10m Draft :- standard: 2.10m 6.90ft Draft - shallow: 1.70m 5.60ft Ballast - standard: 4,985 kg Displacement light: 11,030 kg Engine: Volvo Penta 4cyl 55hp Water: 520 litres Fuel 250 litres Sail areas: Mainsail: 53.0 sqm Self-tacking Jib: 90 per cent 36.1 sqm Genoa: 108 per cent: 43.5 sqm Genoa 140 per cent: 56.6 sqm Asymmetric Spinnaker: 158.2 sqm SAD Ratio (108 per cent genoa & mainsail): 19.78 Design: X-Yachts Design Team Distributor: X-Yachts Australia, 64A The Quayside, Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne, NSW. 2047 Contact: Andrew Parkes, Tel: (02) 9719 9411, www.x-yachts.net.au

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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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The Xcruising (Xc) range was designed for eating up the sea miles in style and comfort, yet they retain the same design and build qualities that X-Yachts’ Performance (Xp) designs are renowned for. The first in the family, the Xc 45, was awarded the 2009 European Yacht of the Year the year of its launch. It was soon joined by the Xc 42, then in 2010 the range was further expanded with the introduction of the Xc 50 and the Xc 38 – the latter again taking the 2011 European Yacht of the Year award.

As with her bigger sister ships, the Xc 38 is an aft cockpit design with attractive, classically styled lines that maximise the deck space and give her such a gorgeous profile. The Xc’s hull lines are fuller than those of the Xp models and have a deeper V-section forward of the keel for a more comfortable motion on lengthy ocean passages. The larger hull volume also increases the space available for a more powerful engine, larger tanks and greater battery capacity – enabling them to undertake extended offshore cruises without foregoing those home comforts.

As with all X-Yachts, the Xc 38’s hull is constructed around an immensely strong steel frame that dissipates the loads from her keel-stepped mast and lead/cast iron keel over a large area – saving her hull from possible distortion when her rig is under severe stress.

The Xc 38 is only available in a two-cabin layout, with a spacious master cabin forward and a comfortable guest double in the port quarter. The absence of a second aft cabin allows for a luxurious heads and a cavernous cockpit locker instead – usually more popular among the long-term cruising fraternity.

Interior joinery is crafted from Khaya Mahogany veneer, with white laminate on the foremost bulkhead and inside the heads. The workmanship is of the highest standard, with all cabinetry hand assembled and finished by specialist joiners.

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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...

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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Du vil ikke tro hvilken båt som var nest raskest i Silverruddders største klasse

En Landmark 43 brukte 22 timer og 15 minutter rundt Fyn, en båt vi vet er rask. Men nest raskeste var en 47-fots turseiler.

Torben Kornum seilte X-Yachts nye turseiler, Xc 47, og fikk virkelig vist at dette er mer enn en komfortabel båt. Båten var raskere enn Xp 44, Luffe 48 og X-442, for å nevne noen av konkurrentene.

– Jeg seilte med fulltt utrustet båt, med full dieseltank og 100 meter ankerkjetting, fortalte Kornum etter målgang. Han skulle egentlig seilt sin egen X4.3, men av praktiske grunner fikk han seile nye Xc 47 lånt ut av sin arbeidsgiver. Kornum jobber for X-Yachts, og har seilt over 1000 nm i den nye turseileren. Torben Kornum var nesten to timer bak Landmark 43 over målstreken, men seilte raskere enn Fareast 31 R som vant mediumklassen, og Dehler 30 OD «Hyrrokkin» som vant klassen for små båter.

– Xc47 er veldig raskt i 8-10 knops vind, og må være den raskeste turseileren, mener Kornum, som også er en veldig god seiler.

Interessant båt på tredje

Silverrudder trekker til seg interessante båter og interessante seilere. Regattaen seiles uten måleregel. Med måleregel ville vi sett helt andre vinnere. Den største klassen ville nok ha blitt vunnet av Norlin 411 «Gerda-Ulrika XI» fra Sverige som ble nummer tre over målstreken, 25 minutter bak Xc 47. Norlin 411 startet som et norsk prosjekt under navnet N-Yachts 41. «Gerda-Ulrika XI» seilte også VM i doublehanded i Oslo i juni. Her ble båten nummer 13 i den nest største klassen. Her seilte båten mot «Hyrrokkin» som ble verdensmester. Eieren Jens List var også raskest i Vegviserrace, hvor båten som seilte singlehanded, var raskere enn de som seilte doublehanded.

Nesten to døgn

I Silverrudder er det om å gjøre å fullføre. Bare da får du en T-Skjorte, en T-Skjorte som betyr mye for deltagerne. 

Du kan stille med det meste i Silverrudder, og det gjør også regattaen populær. Å ha en rask båt betyr ikke at du får et bra resultat. Noen seiler svært bra i eldre båter. I den minste klassen kom en Spækhugger på plassen bak en ny Mini 6.50, og foran flere Seascape/First 24. I denne klassen kom også Lærke Buhl-Hansen nummer seks i en 23 foter fra 80-tallet. Men Buhl-Hansen er ikke hvem som helst. Hun har deltatt to ganger i OL for Danmark.

Båten som brukte lengst tid var en Nordisk Folkebåt som brukte 45 timer og 25 minutter. Anne Radloff seilte mye raskere med sin IF Marieholm, og brukte 36 timer.

Dragonfly raskest

Jens Quorning ble den raskeste båten rundt Fyn i år, og brukte 21 timer og 51 minutter med Dragonfly 40, en komfortabel trimaran. I den lille flerskrogsbåten var en Diam 24 kun en halvtime tregere rundt Fyn.

På vei hjem

Det deltok ni norske seilere i Sliverrudder, og flere av dem er på vei hjem. To båter lå i Skagen i natt, og en i Marstrand. Tøffest blir det for Harald Matland i X-332 «X-Faktor» som skal vestover. I dag blir det en frisk, skarp slør over Skagerrak, men i morgen blir det verre. Da kommer det kuling fra sydvest i Skagerrak. Videre blir det kryss hele veien opp til Nord-Hordaland, og nytt lavtrykk til helgen. 

Tim Sandberg leder Silverrudder

Den norske soloseileren har bare noen få nautiske mil til mål, og bare en tabbe kan stjele seieren.

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Ole-Petter Laksholm gikk på grunn rett før start, og ble stående. Tim Sandberg imponerer.

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«Sannsynligvis den beste turseileren vi noen gang har bygget», sier X-Yachts og markedsfører sin nye Xc 47 som den ideelle langturseilbåten. Ja, sikkert for noen - men det spørs hvor du legger kursen.

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