Blue Water Cruising Credentials
When X-Yachts announced plans for a new Xc range of yachts designed for independent cruising they surprised many in the industry. The Danish yard has become synonymous with world class racing and performance cruising yachts, producing more than 6000 yachts over the last 30 years.
The first in the Xcruising range was the Xc 45 which stunned the judges at the 2009 European Yacht of the Year Awards, and won the ‘Luxury Cruising’ category against stiff opposition. Spring 2009 saw the launch of the Xc 42 which was extremely well received by owners and the press. The flagship of the range; the Xc 50 will be launched in April 2010, with the Xc 38 completing the range in August 2010.
Eye Catching Classical Styling
The Xcruising range feature aft cockpit designs with classically styled bow and stern lines that maximise deck space. The hull lines are deeper and have a V-section forward of the keel, for a comfortable motion and easy passage making. The larger hull volume over traditional
X-Yachts designs allows space for more powerful engines, larger tanks and greater battery capacity, enabling the Xc 38 to make extended cruising in comfort a reality.
Cruising Comfort and Performance
Despite blue water cruising credentials the Xc 38 will still provide the response and thrill of sailing that X-Yachts sailors admire. Her greater displacement demands a large sail area and her shallower draft requires a heavier keel bulb; in order to deliver a yacht that is ‘stiff’ but also forgiving, and easily manoeuvred by a couple. The only compromise over the Xperformance designs being her sailing ability in very light airs.
High Standard Specification
· Custom designed tapered aluminium mast with
discontinuous rod rigging and a hydraulic backstay adjuster
· Full teak deck including coachroof and bulwarks
· Lead keel bulb with cast iron fin
· Hot galvanised steel keel frame and mast step
· Spectra sheets and halyards fed beneath the deck
· Substantial Andersen stainless steel winches (power option)
· Fully battened North Sails mainsail, and furling jib with
battens (Pack 1)
· Single line reefing
· Excellent cockpit stowage
· Twin wheel steering
· Flush hatches and chrome framed portlights
· Superb sound insulation
Below decks the Xc 38 has a comfortable two cabin layout with a well appointed galley and mahogany joinery. The large aft bathroom offers access to a cavernous cockpit locker, and space for a washing machine (optional).
“The new Xc 38 has completed our cruising range which now includes luxury cruising boats from 38 to 50 ft. This range has been a key element in our successful performance during the downturn. By entering a new segment with a completely new concept for luxury cruising boats, we have beaten the market.” said X-Yachts CEO Per Dollerup Mikkelsen.
Orders are now being taken by X-Yachts dealers and prices will start at €282,200..jpg)
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