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

  • By Herb McCormick
  • Updated: December 9, 2019

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

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

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

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

Amel 50

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

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

Bavaria C50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ashtead

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...

Lucky Duck

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.  

E39mad

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...

flaming

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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a sailboat, but I have an opportunity on a 2001 412 that I can't ignore. If not, it may be helpful if anyone has experience with X-Yachts in general.
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think the 412/442/482 X-Yachts range is the best X-Yachts produced: good looking cruiser/racers typical of the 80's and early 90's. Despite owning a 442 myself I also think the 412 has the best proportions in that range. If I ever find the 442 becomes too big for me, I would step one size down to the 412.

Since the 412, etc period X-Yachts has shifted the focus somewhat to the affluent cruiser market whereby space has taken a more central role. Performance still good but the modern X just has a lot more width carried both forward and aft. And there is now also the X-Power line which the CEO of X told me is a reflection of what people want these days...

If you want sailing performance then you cannot go wrong with an X-412. Speaking from experience with my X-442 and having sailed many other yachts as well as dinghies I would say my X comes closest to the experience. It's fun, fast but also wet. Why it's wet becomes obvious when moored in the and I compare my bow to all the other bows: the X seems to be low and mean while all the other yachts have much fuller bows, bigger clearance, more comfort, less performance. So that's a off.

Structurally I am very pleased to have that galvanized frame down below on which the stands, to which the is bolted and which takes all the forces from the shrouds. As a result it is possible to really tension up the rig and not be limited to what the (plastic) can stand. And running aground is not an immediate structural issue.

On the whole I chose the performance combined with 90's levels of comfort and happy to be able to use decent speeds when planning. I really enjoy the sailing experience and the also appreciates faster progress on longer passages.

So the main plus points of this X is performance, strength and aesthetics. Downside is not as roomy as more modern designs and of course this X is as susceptible to poor as any other .
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X-Yachts Announces Partnership with Renowned Yachtsman Jesper Radich for XR 41 Racing Program.

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X-Yachts is thrilled to announce its cooperation with renowned yachtsman Jesper Radich. Radich will lead X-Yachts’ 2025 racing program as the skipper of their XR 41 yacht.

“We are very excited about partnering with Jesper,” says Kræn B. Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts. “From the very beginning of the XR-project, we have collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the industry. It is only natural to continue this path in both development and in actual racing.”

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About Jesper Radich Jesper Radich is a Danish professional sailor and coach with numerous titles under his belt, including the World Match Racing Tour and several European and World Championships in Maxi yacht, One-design and ORC classes.

He participated in the 2005-07 Americas Cup in Valencia as helmsman for the Spanish Desafío Español. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Science/Learning with a minor in Physical Education from the University of Copenhagen.

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First of all, the X-Yachts X-41 is not simply a larger X-35.

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The mainsheet is led under the side decks to the aft pair of cockpit winches. Credit: X-Yachts Credit: X-Yachts

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Although they are clearly from the same stable, Niels Jeppesen has given her a deep T-keel for stability.

But the X-Yachts X-41 carries a comparatively lower sail area than her sister.

The reason for this, according to Jeppesen, is that the X-Yachts X-35 was designed specifically to establish a class in the Mediterranean, requiring plenty of sail to cope with light conditions.

Choosing to market her as a one-design has also let X-Yachts fit her with all the toys as standard – carbon spars, wheel and some tidy line handling arrangements.

The deck layout of the X-Yachts X-41 rewards close scrutiny.

There’s an abundance of tweaks to be made, with barber haulers for the head sail and spinnaker sheets and powerful outhaul, cunningham and kicker purchases led to camcleats on both sides of the coach roof.

The mainsheet is led under the side decks to the aft pair of cockpit winches, avoiding any trip or chafe problems for crew sitting out.

A powerful traveller runs the full width of the cockpit within easy reach of the helm or the main trimmer.

Both mainsheet and traveller lines are continuous, the traveller line routed through small blocks clipped to the guard wires to keep it to hand.

Backstay adjustment is through X-­Yachts’ patented Magic Wheel, as fitted to the IMX40, IMX45 and most recently the X-35.

This impressive system uses a huge drum below decks to provide most of the purchase, allowing rapid backstay adjustment simply by pulling a lot of line.

It’s tidy and quicker than hydraulics and is routed conveniently through a small tube which emerges just below the centre of the traveller.

The innovations don’t stop there. X-Yachts have fitted Harken’s dual ­diameter Quattro winches to the coachroof, which allow fast sheeting of the spinnaker sheets via the large ­diameter drum or a lower gear by simply shifting the line up to the main drum and self-tailer.

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The big carbon wheel was comfy to use from either side of the cockpit and offered a good view forward.

Lifting the GRP cover below the helmsman’s feet reveals another clever detail – the quadrant is immediately abaft the helm and as close to the centre of the wheel as possible, allowing short cables to be used and eliminating slack.

All good in theory, but does it work on the water? In a word, yes.

The X-Yachts X-41 is a thoroughbred racer which is already showing her class – the team won the first race of the Warsash Spring Series by 15 minutes on corrected time.

We sailed the boat twice; once for the second race of the series, then later for a detailed test.

On the first occasion, the wind ranged from 30-38 knots, giving us a fast run to the course and race organisers the jitters.

A stiff performer

They cancelled the race, but skipper Jochem Visser suggested we should go for a sail anyway.

It was a bumpy ride upwind under reefed main and jib, conditions that the hull’s steel reinforcement, which picks up rig and keel load, is designed to counteract.

Turning for the spinnaker run, we drove the boat hard, surfing down waves to reach speeds up to 15 knots.

The 12 crew were necessary to sail and balance the boat in these conditions and proved that the large cockpit could work well when fully crewed.

The second session couldn’t have been more different – bright sunshine and light winds averaging six knots.

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The crew of 12 were essential for spinnaker work and helpful weight on the wind.

Sailing upwind and sacrificing a little height for power, the X-Yachts X-41 turned in a more than respectable five to six knots, often matching or exceeding the true wind speed.

She responded well to crew placement, delivering much better helm balance with plenty of weight to leeward.

The big carbon wheel was comfy to use from either side of the cockpit and offered a good view forward, and there were plenty of brace points for the helmsman whatever the steering position.

Helming was finger-light yet positive – the boat responded well to small corrections and the steering system showed no slack.

Even in these light airs, feedback was good and she proved easy to keep in the groove.

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Upwind in 30 knots: the X-41 proved a good all-rounder.

Tacking is fast and straightforward thanks to the non-overlapping rig.

Bearing away and hoisting a symmetric spinnaker, we nudged seven knots, reaching as the wind filled in slightly. Again, she proved positive to handle, rewarding puffs of wind with good acceleration.

Under engine the 41 performed well, cruising at over eight knots and reaching just over nine knots flat out.

As can be expected from her narrow keel. the turning circle was tight – 1.25 boat lengths – and performance astern was secure and positive.

Although primarily a racing boat, the X-Yachts X-41 still offers a few cruiser comforts.

The cockpit is a good width for bracing and deep enough to feel secure, and has two good lockers for fenders and lines plus a large lazarette accessed through the floor behind the helm.

The racing foil on the headstay can be replaced with roller-reefing gear with the drum mounted below deck. But the really neat concession to cruising is the anchor box.

X-Yachts’ system lets you fit an anchor well and windlass which can be entirely removed when racing, using a fully sealed hatch to prevent water ingress. It’s not a quick job, admittedly, but impressive nonetheless.

Light and welcoming

The interior layout is similar to that of the X-35, but the extra length has allowed a few welcome changes, notably a larger galley, forward-facing nav station and doors and lockers for the aft cabins.

Yet the first impression below is of simplicity – there’s a light, welcoming feel thanks to teak being restricted to necessary joiner work, a generous use of white and lots of opening lights and hatches.

Starting at the bow, there’s a zippered, mesh panel which opens into an empty bow cavity suitable for sail stowage, but would be filled with the anchor box when cruising.

The forecabin has a conventional triangular berth, its split mattress easily moved to allow access beneath the berth.

The hatches which offer access to this stowage space are too narrow to accept anything but the smallest sails, but provide plenty of stowage for other objects.

Other stowage is provided by a large locker with hanging and shelving space. Both aft cabins feature a similar locker.

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The heads and shower are basic, but practical.

Forward and accessed through the saloon, the heads is large enough for showering and has a large locker behind the usual mirrored doors ­ the space below the sink is left open.

The saloon has two long settees either side of a drop-leaf table.

As on the X-35, the seat backs hinge upwards, giving access to the full width of the cushions when sleeping.

It’s a shame no extra cushion is provided, so that the hinged section can double as an upper berth.

That said, because the boat is able to sleep ten, few people are likely to find this restricting.

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Plenty of white makes a bright interior.

The settee cushions and their plywood bases also hinge up to allow access to the water tank to port and diesel tank to starboard, plus limited stowage. Grab handles below the portlights run throughout the saloon.

A large nav station is at the foot of the companionway, with plenty of space for paper and electronic navigation.

Stowage is in a stack of four drawers in the pedestal and there’s even a handy pen box under a flap in the chart table top.

Opposite, the galley is large enough for standard cooking and has good stowage above the stove.

However, less successful is the stack of four drawers adjacent to the stove – with an inside width of only 9cm, you have to wonder how useful they will be.

The simple aft cabins have a large locker each and berths that are mounted low in the boat, with little space beneath.

A pipecot is also fitted should you need to squeeze three people into each cabin.

The engine box, which protrudes into both cabins, can be readily removed, as can the companionway steps, to provide superb all-round engine access.

For sheer adrenalin, the X-Yachts X-41 takes the honours. She’s fast and fun, and rewards careful trim and handling with clear returns of speed.

The big rig, deep draught and high sail area/displacement creates a stiff, responsive yacht that can put a smile on your face and some results on the board.

My guess is that X-Yachts X-41’s will spend most of their time in racing mode.

That said, just as many a sports car driver has never been near a track, several owners of the 40 or so boats already pre-sold admitted that they never plan to race at all.

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Dave Portnoy had to be rescued by the US Coast Guard on Monday after he and his boat were “nearly lost” at sea.

“Your boys almost lost Captain Dave today. Captain Dave almost was lost to the ocean, mother ocean,” the Barstool Sports founder, 47, revealed in a video shared via X .

Portnoy went on to explain that he was planning to take his mom, Linda, out for a boat ride off Nantucket as she was in town visiting him at this home in Massachusetts.

However, when Portnoy unhooked the 28-foot vessel from the dock and buoys, he realized he made a “critical mistake” as the boat had “no power, no radio, no anchor, no nothing” amid “heavy, heavy winds.”

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“Next thing you know, Captain Dave is lost at sea,” he recalled. “[The boat’s] just blowing, [I’m] trying not to crash into ships in the harbor.”

Portnoy said he started screaming for help and also used a flare gun to send a stress signal. Luckily, a woman in a “rowboat” saw him and made her way over to him to assist.

“She boards Captain Dave’s vessel, says, ‘Can I make a TikTok of you, Captain Dave?’ I said, ’No time for TikToks.’ She goes, ‘Well, I don’t have my phone on me anyways,’” he remembered. “[But] her radio works [and she] calls in the Coast Guard.”

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Portnoy said that four “burly dudes” from the US Coast Guard arrived shortly after the call was made.

“Captain Dave is out at sea going back and forth, rocking, thinks my life is over. Captain Dave had to be halfway to f–king the Caribbean just rocking, no power, no boat,” he shared.

“Thankfully, Coast Guard, God bless her soul, tied me up, brings me back to my [dock]. Dave lives to tell another tale.”

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Portnoy admitted that the ordeal definitely took a toll on him but is thankful to the US Coast Guard for “saving” his life.

He called boating “a dangerous game” and told fans that he “may never go on the boat again” following the stressful incident.

The US Coast Guard Northeast X account later reposted his video, adding, “You’re welcome, Dave. Tell [your dog] Miss Peaches we said hi and remember to boat safe! #SemperParatus.”

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As previously reported, the internet personality has spent his summers in the idyllic vacation town for years before purchasing a whopping $42 million mansion last year .

The incident marked the second time this summer that Portnoy has had a scare, since he recently revealed that he had a mole removed from his neck after discovering he had skin cancer .

“So it was a mole. I’m starting to get on top of myself so I went to a doctor, did the skin thing and they scrape it and one of them came back as, like, cancerous, so it’s like, ‘Boop, gotta take it out,’” he said last month during one of his podcast episodes.

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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.

READ THE FULL TEST IN THE OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE. GET IT HERE

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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    Bearing off just 5° saw the X-Yachts X56's speed jump to 8.0 knots, demonstrating an ability to make good daily runs while on passage. On bearing away further, to a true wind angle of 110 ...

  6. X-35 review: from the archive

    The X-­Yachts X-35 has a sandwich-construction hull and deck, using a combination of biaxial E-Glass and a vinylester resin. Throughout, she is built to the same high standards as the rest of the ...

  7. X-Yachts X4-9 test: Danish yard strikes a tough balance with hybrid design

    X-Yachts X4-9 test: Danish yard strikes a tough balance with hybrid design. The X4-9 is a stylish performance cruiser that is both manageable short-handed and can still win races, reports Pip Hare ...

  8. X-Yachts X4 Review

    X-Yachts co-founder and designer Niels Jeppesen created this new mid-range model with two inches more beam and a bit more freeboard for comfortable accommodations below. The vacuum-infused X4 is only eight percent heavier than the performance line, but still includes the trademark steel grid that helps spread keel loads and stiffens the hull.

  9. X-Yachts X49 MkII first look: a good boat gets even better

    The X49 Mk II is following in the same vein as the other two models to have received the treatment. As noted in that test, this is far more than slapping on some make-up for a cosmetic update. The structure of the hull and deck has been updated to make the boat lighter and stiffer, as well as lowering the boat's centre of gravity.

  10. First look: X-Yachts X 4.3

    First look: X-Yachts X 4.3. The first, second generation X-Yacht in the 'Pure' range, the X 4.3, has big boots to fill following a universally loved predecessor. The new version of the X 4.3 has some pretty big boots to fill. Not only had X-Yachts sold more than 100 of the yachts, she impressed many on launch, with Yachting Monthly's own ...

  11. X-Yachts goes that X-tra mile with its new flagship fast ...

    X-Yachts X5.6 - where style and power combines with a practical approach for extended cruising. Full report in Yachting World March 2022 Become a FREE SUBSC...

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

    Take the Full-Size Cruiser 45 to 55 Feet fleet, with a quartet of extremely solid contenders across a wide range of price points and with different design briefs and objectives, ranging from versatile performance-style cruisers to a dedicated bluewater passagemaker. Decisions, decisions, decisions. At $550,000, the Bavaria C50 packed a lot of ...

  13. X-Yachts X4 review

    The new X-Yachts X4 is so much fun to sail, you'll forget where you're going. By Zuzana Prochazka. July 26, 2017. Enthralled with watching the 1,000-plus square feet of sail area above my head, I tacked the X-Yachts X4 with just fingertip control on the wheel. I noticed the boat's responsiveness, and how easily the 106 per cent jib came ...

  14. X-Yachts X-37: Little Sister with Attitude

    The X-37 joins her new family of X-Yachts' Performance Cruiser range. Many of the new design features already introduced into the X-40, X-43 and X-46 are also part of the X-37 specification, filling the gap between the X-362 and the X-40. X-37 will be available in two interior classic layouts: - 2 cabin version with 1 or 2 heads. - 3 cabin ...

  15. X-Yachts Boat Reviews

    X-Yachts X4 Review. Zuzana Prochazka. Jul 18, 2017. This new sailboat is so much fun to sail, you'll forget where you're going. …Read More. Reviews / Cruiser/Racer. X-Yachts Xc 45: Faster, Brighter, More Stylish. Zuzana Prochazka. Feb 3, 2016. The next generation of a classic Danish-built boat still makes tracks. …Read More

  16. 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.

  17. X-Yachts X-43

    of course - Budget is a controlling factor. I typically see the X-43 from € 160-220, where as the Arcona 430 starts at €220 or so, and goes higher. Certainly there are fewer Arcona's,but i guess the price new was higher and that's the main factor. 12 Jul 2020.

  18. X-Yachts 412

    Location: Med. Boat: X442. Posts: 712. Re: X-Yachts 412. I think the 412/442/482 X-Yachts range is the best X-Yachts produced: good looking cruiser/racers typical of the 80's and early 90's. Despite owning a 442 myself I also think the 412 has the best proportions in that range. If I ever find the 442 becomes too big for me, I would step one ...

  19. XR 41 Press release

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  20. X-Yachts X-41 review: from the archive

    For sheer adrenalin, the X-Yachts X-41 takes the honours. She's fast and fun, and rewards careful trim and handling with clear returns of speed. The big rig, deep draught and high sail area ...

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

    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

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  26. Perry Design Review: X-Yachts X-119

    Designed by Niels Jeppesen, the X-119 is intended to be a fast boat specifically aimed at a one-design class. With narrow beam, bulb keel, light displacement, big rig and low wetted surface, the first X-Yachts X-119 has earned a reputation as a light-air flyer and a stiff upwind machine. The X-Yachts X-119. The sheer is a straight line.

  27. Boat Review: X-Yachts Xp 55

    Under Power. The Xp 55 spins a three-blade Flexofold folding prop on a conventional strut-supported straight shaft drive hooked up to a turbo-charged 110hp Yanmar diesel engine. It seems an aggressive powerplant for a boat of this weight (about 37,000lb), and the speeds we achieved under power bear this out.

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    A person is dead and a man and an 11-year-old boy are missing after a boat carrying five people capsized near Astoria on Saturday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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