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X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht 
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Graham Snook

  • Graham Snook
  • December 17, 2019

Light winds don’t usually make for fast or enjoyable 
boat tests, but most boats tested aren’t like X-Yachts’ new X40. Graham Snook heads to Denmark to put her through her paces

X40

Vacuum-infused epoxy makes the hull lighter and stiffer than an equivalent polyester hull. Credit: Graham Snook

The new yacht in X-Yacht’s XRange 
is not a 40-footer. Let’s get that out 
of the way now – the X40 is 37ft 8in.

She’s 
great fun, and has the nimble feel 
and speed that most 40-footers can only dream of, but don’t think she has the accommodation of a 40ft yacht; the 
40 in her name is her length overall, including her bowsprit.

Her interior is stylish, practical 
and well put together, she’s easily handled by a couple 
and can take you cruising in speed and style.

With that clarified, I can start telling you all how good 
she is and, oh my, she is good. It’s rare I’ll find myself having 
a great sail in less than 10 knots of breeze.

X40

A soft chine in the aft sections helps makes the hull more powerful. Credit: Graham Snook

To be fair it’s also rare to sail a 40ft, sorry, 38ft, yacht with Technora sails and 
a carbon fibre mast and boom and a 2.40m draught.

But 
sailing south from Aarøsund in Denmark in 9 knots of 
breeze, we were having a blast and she was romping 
along going to windward at over 7 knots.

X-Yachts has long been a brand of proper sailing boats, thoroughbreds born to be sailed, not just comfortable yachts with masts and sails.

Its boats are well-mannered and sail fast; with its heritage in racing, even X-Yachts’ cruising range has a 
good turn of speed.

X-Yachts currently build three ranges of yachts; Xc for cruising, Xp for performance, and the latest XRange.

The boats in each may be similar lengths, but each are different from the keel up. The new X40 
is not just the comfortable interior of the Xc38 crammed into the sleek hull of the Xp38.

The hull design characteristics on all three ranges are different: the Xc hulls have more volume to support the extra clobber required by the extended cruising sailor; the Xp are narrower with much slimmer bow sections; and the X40’s hull has more rocker than the Xp while its broader forward sections give more space for the owner’s cabin and wider aft sections with a soft, subtle 
chine, giving more volume aft.

X40

The self tacking jib is standard. The genoa and fittings are optional. Credit: Graham Snook

While X’s Xp yachts have gained a more cruiser-friendly interior over time, they retain weight-saving features, less joinery (although, don’t for a minute think they are stripped out racers) and a carbon-reinforced subframe.

The XRange, in contrast, carries over some of the Xp’s sporty handling 
while keeping features reassuring to cruising 
sailors: lots of useful deck stowage, good headroom and a galvanised steel sub-frame beneath the sole 
which spreads the loads from the keel and mast.

With the average size of yachts gradually increasing to over 40ft, it is easy to become accustomed to their way of sailing.

There’s 
nothing wrong with the feel but, like the freedom 
of an empty winding road after being stuck behind a tractor, sailing the X40 is a reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht 
can feel.

She strikes a lovely balance of nimbleness and control without being twitchy. Leave the wheel and she will veer off course, but the helm is so enjoyable you won’t want to leave it.

The test boat was fitted with a B&G hydraulic autopilot ram. In the past, when manufacturers have blamed the autopilot for heaviness to the helm,

I’ve asked for it to be removed – and the autopilot wasn’t always the cause.

On this occasion, without the ram fitted the wheel had the unrestricted preciseness I have come to expect from Jeffa cable steering, and it felt instantly lighter.

THE TEST VERDICT

There is no doubt that X40 is one of my favourite production boats; everything about her just seems right.

Of course, for a boat of this quality you pay handsomely for it and this boat did have more than £100,000 of extras added.

Galley on X40

The Nordic oak used for the interior woodwork exudes quality and warmth. Credit: Graham Snook

No doubt these improved her performance, and it would have been nice to see how good she was without the carbon rig and with her standard 2.1m draught keel.

As she was, though, not many boats of her length can rival her, given the comfort and build quality that’s down below and, of course, the speed you’ll be sailing.

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This two-cabin layout worked well and provided plenty of stowage.

A three-cabin layout will be available, but you’ll lose the chart table and much of the spacious heads compartment; given it’s the only heads on board, it is a compromise you’d want to weigh up carefully.

The three-cabin layout works better on the larger X43 where less compromise is needed.

Boats to rival her are few and far between, though 
she sits between the more expensive Faurby 396 
and the Arcona 380.

While all three of these boats sail well it would be unfair to just look at the bottom line as each yacht has her own merits.

Which would I choose? That is a very tough decision and one I am loath to commit to with so few words to pontificate with.

WOULD SHE SUIT YOU AND YOUR CREW?

At 38ft, the X40 squeezes in under the 12m mark, meaning that sails, loads, berthing and costs are all kept within bounds.

The size of the yacht and her sails feel less intimidating than those on a yacht above 40ft.

If you’ve enjoyed racing in the past and still feel the need for speed, but now want a little more comfort – and you have the funds available – this boat is a good choice.

Cockpit of the X40

The cockpit is long with supportive coamings. Genoa winches are optional. Credit: Graham Snook

She’s a high-spec cruiser that is hugely rewarding and fun to helm, with a very comfortable, stylish interior.

It’s very rare for me to give gushing praise of a yacht.

Boats as good as this don’t come along that often, but when they do, I feel like I have the best job in the world.

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X-Yacht’s X40: Best Performance Cruiser

  • By Herb McCormick
  • Updated: December 8, 2020

X4.0 Sailing in Miami FL

With this year’s aforementioned diminished nominee list, it was impossible to break down the fleet across the board to fit each boat into a neat, tidy category. One of the two notable exceptions was the Performance Cruiser class, with three strong entries: the Arcona 435, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and the X-Yachts X4<sup>0</sup>. We’ll get to the Arcona and the Beneteau in the pages to come, but for 2021, the clear winner in this class of sweet-sailing racer/cruisers was the X4<sup>0</sup>. It clearly met the criteria for being the top performer in its stated design brief: a boat that will compete strongly—and well—on the racecourse, yet be comfortable and fun for coastal cruising.

With the X-Yachts, we’ve seen this figurative movie before. The Danish brand has taken home BOTY hardware four times in the past five years.

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Murphy, our resident boatbuilding whisperer—he’s worked closely with the American Boat and Yacht Council writing textbooks and creating curricula—was emphatic when it came to the quality of the X4<sup>0</sup>′s ­construction: “X-Yachts has built 5,000 boats since they went into business in 1979. So they have a good, long track record. They’re probably best known in performance circles, so when we board an X-Yacht, we expect the boat is going to sail pretty well, which this one certainly did. As far the build quality, this is one of the top two yachts in this year’s fleet (the other is the HH 50 cat, which we’ll get to). It’s an epoxy hull, which is the best resin you can use to build boats, in terms of both strength and resilience. It also has a galvanized-steel grid. In years past, there have been questions about the long-term integrity of that grid, but they’re unfounded. My feeling is that the massive steel structure is not encapsulated; it goes on top of the fiberglass structure, and it’s not an issue. I think this boat is straight-up wholesome. It’s a really, really lovely sailboat.”

Pillsbury found the efficient deck layout to his liking: “This boat was one of few we saw this year that actually had enough winches on it to sail it like a proper boat. We climbed on several others where a clutch was used to service several lines from a single winch. Sometimes it was hard to remember which clutch to open and which clutch to close, which took away a lot of the joy of sailing. Here you can just load up a winch and know that your line is going to be there, that you have quick access to it. I really liked that. It was also one of only a couple of boats that had a full-on traveler, which to my mind, when you carry a lot of sail, as this boat does, if you can’t really control and trim that mainsail, it’s a problem. And here’s another trend we saw for 2021: a below-deck furler for the headsail, which makes for a nice, clean deck layout.”

As far as the build quality, this x-yacht is one of the top two for this year.

Our X4<sup>0</sup> sea trials were also heavily influenced by the father/son owners who will be using the boat very differently, but who also made it quite clear that it will address and serve both of their sailing ambitions very well. Son Ryan is an avid inshore and offshore racer who has a Sydney-Hobart Race under his belt, who plans to campaign it hard; he’ll put the racing element into play. Doublehanded racing, especially in these socially distanced times, is becoming ever more popular, and the X4<sup>0</sup> should be ideal for those venues.

Ryan is a sailmaker, so there will of course be a full quiver of racing sails aboard. But the boat is also set up for his dad, Mike, and his wife to sail efficiently, with a self-tacking jib for cruising forays. (It also has a bow thruster and the electric furler for the jib, which added some weight forward and isn’t the ideal setup for racing; we’d guess Ryan and Mike had some interesting conversations about those features.)

But at the end of the day, the family wound up with a yacht that will be ideal for everyone in the household: a racer/cruiser that is every bit both. So, fair winds, Ryan and Mike. You’ve got the one boat perfect for the two of you.

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A small blip on the radar screen of the U.S. sailing community, X-Yachts of Denmark celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004 by totally revamping its product line. The company was formed in 1979 by owner/managers Niels Jeppeson, brother Lars, and Birger Hansen.

Niels Jeppesen established a reputation as the designer of high-performance sailing yachts prior to forming the company. In the ’80s, he was known in racing circles as the designer of successful IOR, IMS, and other rule–based hotrods. The firm’s production yachts enjoy the same reputation for performance, along with the addition of comfortable accommodations, and quality construction methods. The first production model was the 412, which was followed by a bevy of boats ranging in size from 32 to 61 feet, though X-Yachts primary market is 32 to 44-footers. In 2000, the company introduced the IMX 40, an IMS racer that accumulated an impressive number of wins on the circuits in Europe. Historically, X-Yachts has built 250 to 300 boats per year.

In 2004, the company revised its entire product line. Michael Frank, the U.S. importer of X-Yachts, said: “The change was prompted by the success of the X-43, a performance cruiser introduced in 2003. That yacht incorporated a number of evolutionary design features and deck arrangements borrowed from predecessor models,” a more plumb bow and narrower shape forward, for instance, coupled with proportionally longer waterline length. Frank said the new models reflect evolutionary updates in styling, interior layouts, cabinetry, deck layouts, and new keel and rudder profiles designed to enhance performance.

X-40

As a consequence, potential buyers began deferring purchases in anticipation of changes to other models, so the company accelerated the design process, eliminated some outdated models, and introduced new 46, 40, and 37 foot models, all of which were instant successes. Back orders now extend into 2005.

The company has been sufficiently successful in Europe, so it felt no compulsion about a major marketing push in the U.S. That situation is changing. X-Yachts has a small but loyal following on these shores, and Frank is adding to a network of dealerships in Connecticut, Annapolis, San Francisco, and Seattle in the face of the arrival of ETAP, Elan, Hanse, and other European builders making appearances stateside.

Design Except for three bootstripes at the waterline, the appearance of the X–40 seems like many of her competitors. Her high-aspect sail plan is accented by a three-quarter fractional rig and a boom that extends to the aft end of the cockpit, so she looks more traditional than new models with tall rigs and short booms. In profile, her bow is near-plumb, her sheer almost level, and her stern reversed. Her 12′ 5″ beam is so proportionate as to be almost unnoticeable, though it produces wide working surfaces under sail.

Her cabintop flows smoothly aft, the only interruption being a tiny elevation created by an instrument pod on the companionway hatch. Four long, slim ports help make her profile attractive.

On Deck The arrangement of deck hardware and lines includes two entirely new features. First: the mainsheet design (referred to as a “German mainsheet system” by the manufacturer) consists of four ball-bearing blocks for mainsheet and traveller controls, so trimming the sail does not require the strength of a weightlifter. The unique aspect is that the mainsail is trimmed from the cockpit coaming, rather than from the pit or atop the companionway. The mainsheet leads from the traveller up to the boom and then forward from the end of the boom to the mast where it then drops down to the deck on either side and disappears below the deck in a run near the shrouds. It reappears on either side of the cockpit at Anderson 40 winches located just aft of the primaries. The result is that there are fewer bodies and strings in the cockpit and the helmsman or trimmer can trim the mainsheet and traveler simultaneously, and ease the mainsheet quickly in a puff, without interfering with the headsail trimmer. These are all significant advantages, even on a cruising boat.

Load-adjustable Fredericksen genoa cars that allow fine-tuning the headsail without leaving the cockpit are standard equipment on the X-40. One option on our test boat was package of electric primary winches ($7,300) that replaced the two-speed Andersen 46 self-tailers that come as standard equipment.

For cruisers, a dodger lives on the cabintop in a fiberglass trough so it is nearly flush to the deck when not in use. An easily removable zippered synthetic leather cover protects it from the elements. When elevated, the height of the dodger is low enough for a 5′ 10″ driver to see over the structure, allowing the helmsman a 360-degree view while the crew is protected from the elements.

The company installs a tapered, triple-spreader, anodized aluminium mast that was specifically designed for this boat, rather than specifying a shorter version of spars used on other models. The mast-collar is integrated in the fiberglass deck structure, and mast blocks are mounted and secured in the deck structure. Shrouds are deadended in tip cups connected to a stainless steel tie rod under the deck that is connected to side stringers in the hull to produce a stable platform for the rig.

Standing and running rigging is higher quality than found on most production cruising yachts. The standing rigging is discontinuous stainless steel rod with rod turnbuckles. And main, genoa, and spinnaker halyards all are Spectra, producing strength that resists stretching. Halyards, reef lines, cunningham, vang and outhaul are led to two, five-part Spinlock XCS winch stoppers located on the cabintop.

The teak toerail is 1 1/4″ high from bow to mast, then diminishes to a height of 3/4″ from the mast to the stern. That is lower than seen on many oceangoing yachts, but it’s coupled with double lifelines run through eight stainless-steel stanchions, tall enough to meet EC and ORC safety requirements. Stainless steel mooring cleats are located fore and aft; additional cleats are an option.

With 9′ 1″ of fore and aft space on the cockpit centerline, and the wheel well aft at the stern, the cockpit has room for 6 crewmembers to lounge, and for a racing crew of 6 to 8 to maneuver. The helmsmen sits aft of or beside a 66″ diameter, leather-covered wheel attached to a rack-and-pinion steering system that we found quite responsive regardless of the point of sail.

Two shallow storage lockers are located in the center of the cockpit sole and two on the corners are adequate for storing small items and propane tanks. Passagemakers planning an extended cruise will be required to plan efficiently for the storage of additional gear.

The smallest of three portlights on the cabinside measures 17″ x 7″, the largest 27″ x 7″. Those, coupled with two portlights in the aft cabins and 20″ square hatches in the main saloon and forward stateroom, mean that this boat has adequate light and ventilation except in the steamiest climates. Hatches in the saloon and forward cabin are fitted with Oceanair units containing both flyscreens and blinds.

Bottom Line: This boat is well equipped with durable gear and deck hardware, and displays a few new wrinkles that we might like to see on other boats in this genre.

Accommodations Scandinavian boats are known for their woody interiors, quality of workmanship, and finishes, and the X-40 is no exception. And the spaces belowdecks are well organized for cruising or daysailing.

Interior lighting is provided by 11 halogen fixtures and two dome spotlights cleverly integrated and almost out of sight in the liner. An additional fixture is located at the chart table.

The main saloon on our test boat was finished with teak veneers that are hand polished to a satin finish and teak laminate floorboards, all accented by a bright white ceiling and overhead that reflect light to create a feeling of spaciousness.

The length of the main saloon from the foot of the companionway to the main bulkhead is 11′ 2″. With 6′ 3″ of headroom and settees that measure 6′ 7″, a crew of six to eight will not feel cramped.

Two layouts are offered, both with the galley to starboard opposite the nav station, and dining area to starboard. Our test boat was fitted with two staterooms aft and the skipper’s quarters and head forward; an alternative is a two-stateroom, two-head version.

X-40

With one exception, both models provide comfortable accommodations. However, as with the X-332-Sport that we tested prior to its being replaced by an as yet unbuilt 35-footer, space in the aft stateroom (where the head is located on the X-332) is compromised by the intrusion of the cockpit lockers. As a result, though the forward sections of the staterooms have more than 6′ 4″ of headroom and room to dress, the space above the berth is low enough to be a headknocker.

Beyond that, the layout offers diners room to sup on a trapezoid shaped, leafed table measuring 47″ x 35″ fitted with a built-in bottle locker. Outboard on both sides of the saloon are enclosed cabinets designed for the storage of drinking glasses and the like. The table is positioned far enough to starboard to allow passage on the centerline with the leaf down. Diners seated to port can use its surface simultaneously—a good arrangement.

The nav station offers a seat facing forward, under which is a storage area, chart table, large electric panel and bulkhead with room for VHF, SSB radio, and other electronics. The papers and tools that inevitably accumulate at a nav station may be stored in the 2′ 3″ x 3′ 1″ table, outboard in an open cabinet, and in three drawers below the table, some of which will probably be reallocated for galley tools.

The galley is a typical L-shaped space with a four-cubic-foot, top-opening icebox (cooled by a Coolmatic 85 refrigerator unit) incorporated here. Storage is on shelves and in cabinets enclosed by Plexiglas sliding doors, and 10″-wide drawers that are ample for plates, cutlery, pots and pans. However, most dry goods will have to be housed in other areas. The twin stainless steel sinks are a plus, as are granite countertops measuring 20″ x 26″ and 14″ x 20″ that provide a chef with ample room to operate. Standard equipment includes a gimballed, stainless steel, Techimpex two-burner stove with oven. The freshwater system consists of hot and cold pressurized water with approximately 46 gallons of fresh water held in a plastic tank. Mixing water taps are fitted in the galley and head.

As with the deck arrangement, we found two subtle features adding to the vessel’s utility, of which other boat manufacturers could take note: The skipper’s quarters are forward in a stateroom surrounded by wood finished as nicely as the main saloon. Lockers and lounging chairs are located port and starboard, aft of a V-berth that measures 6′ 4″ on the centerline. Reading lights are located at pillow height on both sides of the hull. Space for storing bedding is located underneath the berth.

Unlike builders who simply tack open shelves to the hull sides, X-Yachts has cleverly attached storage cabinets running the entire length of the stateroom, a godsend for distance cruisers.

In the three-cabin version, each aft cabin has a double berth measuring 7′ 0″ on centerline; the staterooms are separated by a fixed bulkhead. Interestingly, other builders accomplish the split by inserting removable partitions to facilitate the removal of a box covering the aft end of the engine. X-Yachts takes the opposite approach, with a better result; a two-piece engine cover is easier to remove, and takes up less space in the compartment when removed, and the fixed bulkhead produces a better sound barrier between the staterooms.

The aft staterooms are also furnished with deep shelves running along the hull that are significantly wider and deeper than those seen on most boats, where they often seem to be cosmetic afterthoughts rather than functional units, unless enclosed by long nets.

The head is too small, but can be accessed from the main saloon and the forward stateroom. Measuring only 3′ 3″ x 3′, it is not much wider than the shoulders on a typical 6′ adult, but headroom is 6′ 1″.

Bottom Line: Considering the living spaces, their arrangement and apportionment, and the fit and finish of the interior, the X-40 lives up to the company’s reputation for producing a nicely finished product. The clever use of hull space for storage is a real plus, as is the arrangement of the engine box; but, a larger head would be a real plus for a 6′ 4″ full-bodied crew.

Construction X-Yachts has a history of building solid vessels designed to be used in heavy seas, or abused on the racecourse. Though the company is now building for a cruising market, the standard remains the same, as X-Yachts’ products are built in accordance with the European CE-Certification and meet the requirements of the CE-directive 94/25/CE for category A (ocean) recreational craft. Among the requirements are that a yacht must be designed to operate in waves up to 21 feet and winds of Beaufort force 10 (45 – 55 kph), or less. The company says the yachts fulfill the standard of the ABS Hull Certification that includes the hull, deck, keel, keel attachment to the hull, rudder, rudderstock and bearings, as well as bulkheads and frames.

Hull and deck are laminated in a sandwich construction consisting of isophthalic polyester resins and biaxial E-glass fabric surrounding a compressed Divinycell® core. Additional reinforcements of biaxial E-glass are laid in high stress areas around the keel and rudder. The hull-deck joint is secured with polyester resin and through-bolted.

Unlike most production builders that construct a grid support system of fiberglass, X-Yachts installs a steel frame constructed of hot-galvanized steel that absorbs the loads from keel, mast, and rig. A well-conceived addition is a hoist attachment point bedded in the grid that takes the guesswork out of hoisting the boat. Structural bulkheads are constructed of marine plywood in thicknesses of 1/3″ to 7/8″ that are bonded to both hull and deck.

The keel is a cast iron fin with a lead bulb enclosed in a layer of GRP; X-Yachts’ keels are faired with a polyester compound before leaving the factory, a contributor to balance and performance.

The rudder blade is constructed of biaxial fiberglass and Divinycell®. The rudderstock is solid aluminium, tapered at the ends to reduce weight, but strengthened by three welded wings. Upper rudder bearings are rollers, lowers are self-aligning.

The Yanmar 40 hp diesel engine is mounted on rubber shock absorbers; a 16″ folding propeller is standard. The engine panel, located in the cockpit, is recessed and enclosed in Plexiglas; standard gauges are tachometer, oil pressure alarm, water temperature, and hour meter. The X-40 carries approximately 20 gallons of fuel in an aluminium tank.

Price The company’s products are priced at the high end of the market and, according to Frank, “have the quality and value of J/Boats and Sabre Yachts,” which are considered to be among the best production boats manufactured in the U.S.

The base price for the X-40 with a 2 or 3 cabin layout is $287,100. However, a fully equipped boat with instruments and sails will carry a sticker price of $315,000 to $325,000, FOB the East Coast.

In lieu of the standard 6′ 5″ keel, a 5′ 6″ shoal draft alternative is available (for an additional $2,275), or you can opt for a 7′ 6″ deep draft keel (for $4,725).

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Performance Based on a test sail of the X-332 Sport that took place shortly before the company discontinued production of that model, we had great expectations for the X-40. Despite sailing on the Chesapeake Bay in less than ideal conditions, she performed as well as advertised. For openers, we sailed with a borrowed mainsail that was 18″ short on the hoist and 12″ short on the foot. Thankfully, our test boat carried the standard 135% jib.

Sailing on flat water with the windspeed ranging from 0 to 6 knots, she managed to produce 5 knots of boatspeed on the GPS while pointing to within 35 degrees of the apparent wind, and duplicated that performance when we eased sheets. Though she had no stores aboard, we sailed with a crew of roughly 2,000 pounds. Few production boats in this size range will duplicate that performance. We consider this a fair test of her ultimate performance, since most modern boats will sail to their designed hull speed in 10 knots of wind, and can be reefed when the wind pipes up.

Under power, the X-40 motors at 7 knots at 2,300 rpm, and 8 knots at 3/4 throttle, and turns smartly in her own length. We were troubled by the sound of an electric motor after turning off the ignition until we learned that standard equipment includes a bilge blower on a timer that operates for two minutes after depowering—an excellent idea that’s likely borrowed from the powerboat industry.

Conclusions With more than two decades of experience, and a Scandinavian boatbuilding heritage, X-Yachts enjoys an excellent reputation in Europe that may be duplicated on these shores if Frank is able to build a nationwide distribution system.

This boat’s pluses include a well-conceived and equipped deck layout, a sensibly arranged interior down below with high-quality finish and joinery; and a hull shape and appendages that will produce fast bluewater passages. Though there are few, the negatives include a confining head and a big sticker price; the latter, admittedly, would likely be offset by a strong trade-in value.

If we were in the market for a new 40-foot sloop, we’d give this boat a close look and consider it a legitimate performance cruiser, and—for the competitive skipper—a viable candidate for buoy or distance racing.

Contact – X-Yachts USA, 203/353-8118, www.x-yachts.com .

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‘A sexy, modern 41ft cruiser that makes you feel like royalty’. We test the new X4 from X-Yachts

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The first of a new range from X-Yachts, the X4 looks like a sailing skipper's dream, but the proof is in the pudding, as Toby Hodges discovered. Photos Richard Langdon.

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X-Yachts builds dependable cruiser-racers, right? Reliably built performance yachts that get regatta results – not glitzy trendsetters? Well, the Danish brand certainly likes to keep its Southampton-based design team busy. It designs everything in house and, in the last eight years alone, has brought out new ranges of both Xc cruising yachts ( see the Xc45 test video here ) and Xp performance yachts ( read the Xp44 test report here ).

It therefore made for unexpected and exciting news when X-Yachts created a whole new ‘X’ line by launching the brand new 41-footer, the X4, at the same time as its 60-footer, the X6, which was first announced in 2014, and which we tested simultaneously ( see the X6 test video here ). However, I couldn’t help but wonder whether there is room for a third model run. “Many clients feel that the Xp models are too race-oriented while the Xc boats are too heavy and classic-looking,” X-Yachts’s founder Niels Jeppesen explains. “So we went back to X-Yachts’s roots to design a very good, fast cruising yacht.”

The new ‘X’ line has similar modern lines to the Xp performance models, but with more volume and increased payload capacity. It is slightly heavier than the Xp but with the same T-shaped keel, rudder and ballast. ‘X’ models have vacuum-infused epoxy hulls, as per the Xp, but include X-Yachts’ renowned steel grid for stiffness.

“The X range is for those who want a sexy, modern-looking boat, but whose priority is cruising,” says Jeppesen. With 14 of the X4s selling immediately, this range has had a flying start. So I went to Haderslev for a test sail.

Quick to charm

Where we tested: Haderslev on the Baltic coast of Denmark not far from the German border Wind: X4 tested in 18-25 knots Model: hull number 1

Conditions off the Baltic coast of Denmark were ideal, with 18–25 knots of gusty wind in cloudy conditions that partly obscured the sun. This first brand new X4 was decidedly quick to charm as we headed off on a long upwind leg on starboard.

The X4 has a very definite and rewarding sweet spot. Put the bow down a little, feel her heel and accelerate, then edge back up so she flattens off slightly onto her soft chine. The log should then quickly rise by a third of a knot as she settles into a groove. Over-point and she’ll drop back down to 7 knots; get it right and she’ll carve to windward all day at 7.4 knots. It’s highly rewarding.

The test boat’s sails and deck gear were ideally set up for maximum performance. We carried full sail throughout the test with cunningham and, later, backstay cranked on. The 3Di black Kevlar/Spectra sails proved stiff enough to handle the bullets of wind that brought 30 knots over the deck without needing to resort to a reef. Admittedly, North Sails’ Peter Westfal was doing a fine job trimming the main. In these conditions he left the traveller alone slightly below the centreline and just played the mainsheet to control the twist at the head of the sail.

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Mainsheet winches nestle in the coamings. Headsail sheets emerge from beneath the coachroof.

He was, however, uneasy about hoisting the shiny new A3 gennaker. Well Peter, I’m glad we talked you round. That long, stable offwind spell was the ideal demonstration of her power and agility and completely sold me on the X4. It was stupidly addictive on the responsive helm. We averaged 9.5 knots; at over 10.5 knots she started to plane and in gusts or little waves, we added another knot.

When asked to, she will point high and maintain admirable grip on the rudder. As in the upwind mode, there was an ideal amount of feedback with a touch of weather helm if and when pressed. It was really impressive stuff for a freshly launched model – but I guess that’s what you come to expect from a pedigree yard used to building performance boats. The X4 may be slightly fuller in her hull sections than this builder’s past cruiser-racers but she retains that addictive agility.

The excellent control line set-up including traveller, jib tracks, vang and cunningham encourages regular sail-shape tweaks to help get the best out of her. The leads are particularly neat, with jib sheets led under the deck, and mainsheet led through the aft coaming down to the traveller. Mainsheet winches are buried neatly into the coamings, with primaries mounted on top – all Harken Performas. The deck is also kept very clean, with flush, frameless hatches.

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Flush, frameless hatches create a feeling of uninterrupted flow across the deck.

The test boat had a ‘Maxi style’ mainsheet set-up, led directly from boom end to recessed traveller and on to the winches positioned within reach of the helm. It’s a neat, direct system that I like but it loads the traveller more than a German led system. There is space in front of the wheels for a trimmer or helmsman if short-handed.

With plenty of beam carried aft, the deck lockers surrounding the cockpit have a practical amount of volume, plus there is a locker between the quarter lockers with room for two gas bottles. A deep sail locker forward has space for gennaker and fenders.

The standard boat comes without a cockpit table. Instead X-Yachts provides options for either a removable or fixed table. The tail bags were screwed-on accessories, and I would prefer to have seen proper built-in storage designed specifically for the job.

Design features

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  • The rod rigging meets stainless steel chainplates that are covered to maintain a clean toerail line.
  • The mirrored windows on the first boat have been changed for tinted versions. Cockpit shelter can be enhanced by an optional sprayhood and fixed windscreen.
  • Most of the control lines are smartly concealed under the deck and led aft to clutches on the coachroof.
  • The X4 that we sailed is yet another open-transom design with only two aft guardrail wires. In response, X-Yachts has now improved the aft pushpit design to include a third lifeline.
  • An optional swim platform is lowered and raised using a simple rope purchase.

Heading below, my first impressions were a little anticlimactic following such an enjoyable sail. It just seemed a tad plain; I have seen the ‘oak Alpi’ look used a lot across production yachts recently and it seemed out of place for a pedigree Scandinavian yard like X-Yachts (although the standard finish is still teak).

This is a sore point for this builder, as in the past, X-Yachts has been criticised for being too conservative with its traditional teak interiors. However, my reservations are about more than simply the choice of veneer. The interior of the X4 – the quality of the finish – didn’t come across as a cut above the mass production yards. In essence, it lacked that feeling of luxury.

Some of this can be put down to her size – at 41ft there is only so much you can do with the space – but the doorways, for example, still felt unnecessarily narrow (although X-Yachts have now improved the frame detailing to make them wider) and offered just 5ft 7in headroom. In comparison, the interior of the X6 (overleaf) has more ‘wow factor’ than any other production yacht I’ve seen recently.

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The optional oak Alpi decor. “We are being asked more and more for light wood finishes,” says X-Yachts’s founder Niels Jeppesen.

The X4 has a conventional three-cabin two heads layout. A two-cabin layout will be available in 2017, which I think would work better for this size and target market. The Oceanair blinds, optional indirect floor lights, and illuminated LED light switches are smart design touches and there is good all-round access to the engine space.

The test boat lacks a dedicated navstation hence the saloon feels extra roomy. In this three-cabin format, there is only the option to build in a minimum-size chart table adjoining the aft part of the starboard sofa. The two-cabin option will have a dedicated forward-facing navstation.

It’s a smart area with plenty of natural light. The flip-top table with integrated wine-bottle stowage is large enough for six. There are four raised lockers each side of the saloon, but with tanks located beneath the berths for optimum weight placement, storage space is a little limited in the saloon.

The galley is smart and functional. It has a light, practical layout with adequate storage, a Corian fiddled worktop, double sink and top-opening 90lt fridge. A front-opening second fridge is optional, as are accessories like Nespresso machine and microwave. A double bin slides out from below the sink.

Duck through the doorway and you’ll find a light and inviting cabin. The optional en-suite in place of an extra wardrobe seems to make the best use of the layout. The forward-looking coachroof window is a stylish touch to go with the hull portlights and the large deck hatch. Headroom of 6ft 4in is carried up to the island berth, which is somewhat elevated with generous stowage beneath. The berth lifts on gas struts for easy access.

The aft cabins have a conventional layout with a long double berth, small wardrobe, long double shelf and a hull window. In the heads, a swing door divides the wash area and heads itself, but also reveals the main entrance to the aft cabin. The heads converts into a wet-room and there is a shower on a stand with a mixer tap.

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The master cabin bed has plenty of stowage beneath.

Specifications

LOA: 13.09m (42ft 11in) LWL: 11.31m (37ft 1in) Beam (max): 3.95m (13ft 0in) Draught: 2.20m (7ft 3in) Displacement (lightship): 8,850kg (19,511lb) Ballast: 3,800kg (8,377lb) Sail area (100% foretriangle): 97.50sq m (1,049sq ft) Berths: 4–7 Engine: 45hp Yanmar saildrive Water: 340lt (75gal) Fuel: 200lt (44gal) Sail area-displacement ratio: 23.2 Displacement-LWL ratio: 170 Price (ex VAT): €279,000 Test boat (inc VAT): £370,000 Design: X-Yachts design team

Conclusions

The X4 strikes a delicious balance between the performance of a cruiser-racer and the manageability of a cruising yacht. You can feel it, trim it and tune it properly: it’s a yacht to delight the active helmsman, without needing multiple crew. If the difference between a standard production yacht and a premium performance cruiser is unclear to you, then you need to get behind the wheel of the X4 in a breeze.

X-Yachts X4 on test video

However, for a boat that makes you feel like royalty on the helm, the interior comes across as a little plain. It will come down to personal taste – and 14 X4s have already been sold – but for its price, I think the X4 could do more below.

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In the groove upwind.

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X-Yachts X4 sailplan.

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The optional carbon bowsprit keeps the anchor clear of the vertical stem.

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X-Yachts X4 interior accommodation plan.

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Aft cabin double berth.

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The three-cabin version includes a minimal chart table.

X-Yachts has a facility in north Poland with 110 workers where the initial hull and deck lay up for both the X4 and the X6 is done. The rest of the assembly, including quality control, takes place in Haderslev, Denmark.

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The X4⁰ is the smallest model in the Pure X range; blending quality, performance and styling with cruising capability.

Hot out of the X-Yachts Design Office came the X4⁰, a forty-foot performance cruising yacht that is just as capable for some serious mileage, as it is blasting around the cans at the weekends. The new baby Luxury X-Yacht joins the hugely successful and critically acclaimed Pure X range.

The design philosophy was very clear from the outset - like all our yachts, we place a huge emphasis on giving the owner a superb and comfortable sailing experience, on a yacht that is easy to handle by all the crew.

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Light, strong and stiff

With the introduction of the X-65 in 2007, X-Yachts started to infuse hulls for performance yachts, utilising epoxy resin. Epoxy infusion construction offers fantastic control over the laminate, allowing it to be optimised to maximise strength and stiffness, whilst saving weight.

In the X4⁰, all weight saved is used to increase the yacht’s stability, enabling the crew to have a more relaxed time and to feel safer and more comfortable. The fact, that the hull is cured, baked at high temperatures for almost 24 hours, not only optimises the hull material properties, but also minimises the risk of the darker coloured hull surfaces to suddenly start posturing, losing the surface finish.

With over 10 years of experience building epoxy infused yachts, X-Yachts took the decision in 2018 to build all models using this technology, one of the only yacht builders to do so.

Construction

At the heart of the X4⁰, is the galvanised steel keel grillage structure. Pioneered by X-Yachts back in 1981, the galvanised steel hull girder offers superb reassurance and safety. Its primary role, is to spread keel and mast loads into the hull. It also enables the yacht to withstand extreme shock loads from grounding or an impact with a submersed object.

Not only is the keel structure immensely strong, it is also reliable and very easy to inspect for potential damage.

Bolted to the steel grillage, is the keel with iron fin and heavy lead bulb with moderate draft. There is both a shallow and a deep draft option available.

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Deck layout

The standard deck layout comes with: 4 winches, two halyards, self-tacker sheet and control line winches next to the entrance, and two main sheet winches aft of the cockpit’s backrest coamings, within reach of the helmsman. The deck has an integrated recessed self-tacker track for an 88% jib.

There is an option for coach roof top, longitudinal Genoa tracks and two dedicated Genoa sheet winches on top of the cockpit backrest coamings, enabling the Genoa size to go up to 106% for improved light wind performance.

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Interior luxury

The interior of the X4⁰ is designed to maximise the space available, creating a functional, safe and stylish user experience below deck. Once again, the interior design will have Danish design flair and carpentry at its very best.

The craftsmanship and detailing will be of a very high standard, being both traditional but with a modern appearance. The wooden veneer will be Nordic Oak as standard, with other options on offer.

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Two Cabin Layout

The two cabin layout has a head compartment with separate shower compartment and features a forward-facing navigation station with full length sofa.

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Three Cabin Layout

The three cabin layout has an innovative aft facing chart table that can be neatly stowed out of the way when not in use. The three cabin layout is available from Spring 2020.

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The X4⁰ can sail fast and point high to the wind thanks to its powerful lines, precision moulded composite T keel with a heavy bulb of lead giving a high degree of stability.

Specification

Designer X-Yachts Design Team
LOA (including bowsprit) 12.09 m 39'8"
Hull Length 11.5 m 37'9"
Waterline Length 10.4 m 34'1"
Beam (max) 3.81 m 12'6"
Draft - Std 2.1 m 6'11"
Draft - Deep 2.4 m 7'10"
Ballast - Std 3050 kg 6724 lbs
Displacement - Light 8100 kg 17857 lbs
Engine Diesel 29.4 kW 40 hp
Fuel Tank - Std 180 ltr 48 gal(US)
Water Tank - Std 245 ltr 65 gal(US)

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Statements translated from the test: “The design team of X-Yachts succeeded to design a new X4⁰, on which I have not much to remark. X stands for speed. X stands for quality. X stands for comfort.” “Conclusion: the X4⁰ is the perfect boat for the real sailor. There are no remarks to be made."

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Translated from French: The X4⁰ is a testimony of the know-how of the yard in terms of construction methods (hull in infusion, steel frame to sustain the load of keel and rig) as well as for quality of finish (very nice joinery, perfect adjustments).

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She’s great fun, and has the nimble feel and speed that most 40-footers can only dream of. Her interior is stylish, practical and well put together, she’s easily handled by a couple and can take you cruising in speed and style.

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"The new ‘baby’ of the X-Yachts fleet is a 40-footer that is a real looker and a great performer"

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X-40 is a 39 ′ 11 ″ / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts between 2004 and 210.

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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

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  • D : Displacement in pounds.

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A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

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Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

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At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, ePropulsion premiered its X40 Electric Outboard.

ePropulsion says the X40 weighs 20 percent less than traditional motors while generating 40 kW of power, with 88.2 percent total powertrain efficiency. The design integrates electric steering, power trim and tilt, an electric control unit and a motor controller into a single unit.

The X40’s electric steering system eliminates the need for hydraulic components, and its built-in Connectivity Service offers real-time status, advanced monitoring, and reporting- and trip-tracking. Frequency resonance isolation and vibration-dampening technology are also part of the X40, for what ePropulsion says is less vibration than comparable outboards .

“We are always looking to innovate, not just to match what is available for standard internal combustion outboards but to move beyond their capabilities and provide real, enhanced performance while also providing a quiet, clean and powerful alternative for propulsion,” Danny Tao, CEO and co-founder of ePropulsion, stated in a press release.

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12.48 m / 41 ft Beam:2 m / 7 ft Shipyard:HORIZON Build:2020 2 cabins

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  1. X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel

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  1. X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel

    of the way now - the X40 is 37ft 8in. She's . great fun, and has the nimble feel . and speed that most 40-footers can only dream of, but don't think she has the accommodation of a 40ft yacht; the . 40 in her name is her length overall, including her bowsprit. Her interior is stylish, practical . and well put together, she's easily ...

  2. X-Yacht's X40: Best Performance Cruiser

    By Herb McCormick. Updated: December 8, 2020. Best Performance Cruiser Winner 2021 X-Yachts X40Billy Black. With this year's aforementioned diminished nominee list, it was impossible to break down the fleet across the board to fit each boat into a neat, tidy category. One of the two notable exceptions was the Performance Cruiser class, with ...

  3. X-40

    The new X-40 is a chip off the old block. Flush with the success of the X-43 and X-46, X-Yachts designer Niels Jeppesen has drawn this new 40-footer to be as sexy, sturdy, comfortable, and responsive as its larger siblings. And it seems to have all the necessary ingredients. The cored hull is light and stiff, the sailplan has power to burn, and the hand-polished teak joinery is sure to turn some

  4. X-40

    If we were in the market for a new 40-foot sloop, we'd give this boat a close look and consider it a legitimate performance cruiser, and—for the competitive skipper—a viable candidate for buoy or distance racing. Contact - X-Yachts USA, 203/353-8118, www.x-yachts.com. Also With This Article.

  5. 2024 X-Yachts X40 Sailing Yacht Review

    2024 X-Yachts X40 Sailing Yacht Review - Beauty from Denmark | BoatTube📌 Welcome to the BoatTube channel! Our channel is about the Motor Yachts & Boats, Sai...

  6. The benchmark for today's 40ft fast cruisers? Sailing X-Yachts' X4.0

    Toby takes you through X-Yachts' new X4.0, the European Yacht of the Year 2020 performance cruiser winner, showing you why this is the reference point for to...

  7. X-Yachts X4⁰: Prices, Specs, Reviews and Sales Information

    The X-Yachts X4⁰ is produced by the brand X-Yachts since 2019. X-Yachts X4⁰ is a 12.09 meters sport cruiser with 2 guest cabins and a draft of 2.1 meters. The yacht has a fiberglass / grp hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new X-Yachts X4⁰ is €320.2 thousand. Length.

  8. X4⁰

    The all new X4⁰ will be the smallest model in the pure X range; blending quality, performance and styling with cruising capability.

  9. 'A sexy, modern 41ft cruiser that makes you feel like royalty'. We test

    The first of a new range from X-Yachts, the X4 looks like a sailing skipper's dream, but the proof is in the pudding, as Toby Hodges discovered.

  10. Boat Review: X-Yachts X4°

    BUILDER X-Yachts, Haderslev, Denmark, x-yachts.com. U.S. DISTRIBUTOR Rodgers Yacht Sales, (860) 536-7776, [email protected]. PRICE $375,200 (sailaway) at time of publication. November 2019. There's something especially fun about sailing a boat on the home waters of the company that built it. And when you're sailing the latest ...

  11. X-40

    Sailboat specifications. Last update: 3rd April 2020. The X-40 is a 40' (12.19m) racer-cruiser sailboat designed by Niels Jeppesen (Denmark). She was built between 2004 and 2010 by X-Yachts (Denmark) with 140 hulls completed. The X-40 is as well listed, on Boat-Specs.com, in Shoal draft and Sport version ( see all the versions compared ).

  12. X4⁰

    Pocket Luxury Yacht. The X4⁰ is the smallest model in the Pure X range; blending quality, performance and styling with cruising capability. Hot out of the X-Yachts Design Office came the X4⁰, a forty-foot performance cruising yacht that is just as capable for some serious mileage, as it is blasting around the cans at the weekends. The new ...

  13. 43-Knot Chic: Reliant X40 Express

    With modern construction, well-thought-out design and slick lines, the Reliant X40 Express is an eye-catching and well-­performing mega-yacht tender. The Monaco Yacht Show may have found its lightweight division's newest contender. Take the next step: reliantyachts.com. The Reliant X40 Express has an axe bow, a razor sheerline and 43-knot ...

  14. Boat Review: X-Yachts X4⁶

    Boat Review: X-Yachts X4⁶. Charles J. Doane. Sep 21, 2020. The Danish builder X-Yachts does not simply stick taller or shorter rigs and keels on the same hulls to create boats for both cruisers and racers, as some mass-production builders do. Nor is it content to build two distinct lines of cruisers and racers.

  15. X-40

    2.40m/7.9'. Same basic hull design as IMX-40 (2000). Dimensions from builders web site. CE-directive 94/25/CE category A. Suggest Improvements. Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed. X-40 is a 39′ 11″ / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts between 2004 and 210.

  16. X-Yachts IMX 40: Rocket

    The latest from X-Yachts of Denmark is the IMX 40, a racer/cruiser with the emphasis on racing. The first IMX 40s have had great success in European events this summer. Hull #1, Courrier Nord, won the IRM Championship (IRC Group 1) and placed first in the IRC Group 1 fleet in the Hoya Round the Island Race.

  17. Review of X-40

    Review of X-40. Basic specs. The X-40 is a sailboat designed in the mid 2000. A few hundred boats have been produced. The X-40 is built by the Danish yard X-Yachts A/S. Here we would have liked to show you nice photos of the X-40. If you have a photo you would like to share: Upload Image.

  18. X-40

    X-40. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing ...

  19. ePropulsion Launches X40 Electric Outboard

    By Yachting Staff. November 10, 2023. The ePropulsion X40 Electric Outboard combines electric steering, power trim and tilt, an electric control unit and a motor controller into a single unit. Courtesy ePropulsion. At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, ePropulsion premiered its X40 Electric Outboard.

  20. X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel

    The new yacht in X-Yacht's XRange is not a 40-footer. Let's get that out of the way now - the X40 is 37ft 8in. She's great fun, and has the nimble feel and speed that most 40-footers can only dream of, but don't think she has the accommodation of a 40ft yacht; the 40 in her name is her length overall, including her bowsprit. Her interior is stylish, practical and well put together ...

  21. Reliant Yachts

    Watch on. The X40 Express is a modern, robust, and luxurious interpretation of the classic express design. One glance at the raked, wrap-around windscreen and flush deck forward make it clear that Reliant Yachts partners Dave MacFarlane and Jim Ewing have produced something different in this custom 40-foot, 40-knot speedster.

  22. X-40

    X-40 is an elegant HORIZON 41 ft /12.48 m tender yacht. Click here to browse the YACHTZOO fleet and learn more about X-40 .

  23. Reliant Yachts

    The X40 Express is a modern, robust, and luxurious interpretation of the classic express design. One glance at the raked, wrap-around windscreen and flush deck forward make it clear that Reliant Yachts have produced something different in this custom 40-foot, 40-knot speedster. The X40's profile makes a statement with its plumb bow and ...

  24. Review: Xquisite 30 Sportcat Top 10 Best Boats 2024 Nominee

    The Xquisite 30 Sportcat, above, is a complete departure for Xquisite Yachts, which typically builds luxurious bluewater cruising cats. ... Every year the editors at SAIL pull together our most up-to-date reviews of the new boats out so far this year, a quick look at models launching soon or just launched, reviews of Top 10 Best Boats 2024 ...