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The X-612 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The X-612, an aft-cockpit sloop, was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in Denmark by X-Yachts.

Published Specification for the X-612

• Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with bulb & spade rudder
• Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)
• Length Overall:  60'0" (18.3m)
• Waterline Length:  52'1" (15.9m)
• Beam:  16'9" (5.1m)
• Draft:  9'6" (2.9m)
• Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop
• Displacement:  47,400lb (21,500kg)
• Designer:  Niels Jeppesen
• Builder:   X-Yachts (Denmark)
• Year First Built:  1995
• Year Last Built:  2004
• Number Built:  12

Published Design Ratios for the X-612

Sail Area/Displacement Rat io:  23.0

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.3

Displacement/Length Ratio:  150

Comfort Ratio:  31.5

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.9

Read more about these Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  X-612

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 23.0 suggests that, in the right hands, the X-612 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern. 

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.3 means that the X-612 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 150, tells us the X-612 is clearly a light displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 31.5 suggests that crew comfort of a X-612 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 tells us that a X-612 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

X-612 Sailboat: A Fast and Comfortable Cruiser

If you are looking for a sailing boat that combines speed, performance and comfort, you might want to check out the X-612 yacht. This is a 60-foot masthead sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts, a Danish company known for its high-quality and innovative sailboats. The X-612 was produced between 1995 and 2004, and only 12 units were built, making it a rare and exclusive model.

Overview The X-612 is a light and fast sailboat that can easily reach speeds of over 10 knots in moderate winds. It has a sleek and elegant hull shape, with a low freeboard and a narrow stern. The boat is very stable and stiff, thanks to its deep fin keel with a bulb, its balanced spade rudder, and its powerful rig. The boat is also very responsive and easy to steer.

The X-612 is designed to offer maximum comfort and space for its crew and guests. It has a spacious cockpit that can accommodate up to 10 people, with a large folding table and comfortable seats. The cockpit is well protected by a sprayhood and a bimini top, and has easy access to the transom platform. The boat also has a wide side deck that allows safe and easy movement around the boat.

The interior of the X-612 is bright and airy, with plenty of natural light and ventilation from the large windows and hatches. The boat has a classic layout, with three or four separate cabins, two or three heads, a large saloon, a galley, and a navigation station. The boat can sleep up to eight people comfortably, with plenty of storage space for their belongings. The interior is finished in high-quality teak woodwork, with leather or fabric upholstery.

Accommodation The X-612 has two versions of accommodation layout: the standard version and the owner's version. The standard version has four cabins: two aft cabins with double berths, one forward cabin with a V-berth, and one midship cabin with upper and lower berths. The boat also has three heads: one shared by the aft cabins, one shared by the forward cabin and the midship cabin, and one en-suite for the owner's cabin. The owner's version has three cabins: one large aft cabin with a centerline double berth and an en-suite head, one forward cabin with a V-berth and an en-suite head, and one midship cabin with upper and lower berths. The boat also has a separate shower room next to the midship cabin.

The saloon of the X-612 is located amidships, and has a U-shaped settee on the port side that can seat up to eight people around a large folding table. The table can also be lowered to create an extra berth if needed. On the starboard side of the saloon, there is another settee that can be used as a single berth or as a lounge area. There is also a TV cabinet with a stereo system and speakers.

The galley of the X-612 is located on the port side of the companionway, opposite the navigation station. It is well equipped with a three-burner stove with oven, a double sink with hot and cold water, a top-loading refrigerator, a front-loading freezer, and plenty of storage cabinets and drawers for utensils and provisions. The navigation station of the X-612 is located on the starboard side of the companionway, next to the main electrical panel. It has a large chart table with ample space for instruments and charts, a comfortable seat with backrest, and several lockers for books and tools.

Hull and Deck The hull of the X-612 is made of fiberglass sandwich construction with balsa core for strength and insulation. The hull is reinforced with carbon fiber in high-stress areas such as around the keel and rudder fittings. The hull is also coated with epoxy resin for protection against osmosis.

The deck of the X-612 is also made of fiberglass sandwich construction with balsa core for stiffness and lightness. The deck is bonded to the hull with epoxy resin and through-bolted for extra security. The deck has an anti-slip surface for safety and comfort.

The X-612 has a large self-draining cockpit that can accommodate up to 10 people comfortably. The cockpit also has a large folding table that can be used for dining or charting, and a sprayhood and a bimini top that can be deployed for protection from the sun and the rain. The cockpit also has easy access to the transom platform, which has a swim ladder and a shower.

The X-612 has a wide side deck that allows safe and easy movement around the boat. The side deck has stainless steel handrails and stanchions, with double lifelines for security. The side deck also has six mooring cleats, four fairleads, and several pad eyes for attaching fenders and lines. The X-612 has a spacious foredeck that can be used for sunbathing or anchoring. The foredeck has a large anchor locker that can store the anchor, the chain, and the windlass. The foredeck also has a bow roller that can accommodate two anchors, and a bow pulpit with navigation lights.

Mast and Rigging The X-612 has a masthead sloop rig, with a deck-stepped aluminum mast and a boom. The mast is supported by two sets of swept-back spreaders, and has internal halyards and wiring. The mast also has a masthead light, a steaming light, a deck light, and a windex.

The X-612 has a fractional rigging system, with stainless steel wire shrouds and stays. The rigging is adjustable with turnbuckles and tensioners, and has chainplates attached to the hull. The rigging also has a backstay adjuster that can be used to change the mast bend and the sail shape. The X-612 has a fully battened mainsail with three reefing points, and an in-boom reefing system that allows easy handling of the sail. The mainsail also has lazy jacks and a stack pack that help to fold and store the sail when not in use. The mainsail is controlled by two winches on the cabin top, and two traveler tracks on the cockpit coaming.

The X-612 has a roller furling genoa with UV protection, and an optional gennaker or spinnaker for downwind sailing. The genoa is controlled by two winches on the cockpit coaming, and two genoa tracks on the side deck. The gennaker or spinnaker is controlled by two winches on the cockpit coaming, and two spinnaker poles on the mast.

Keel and Rudder The X-612 has a deep fin keel with a bulb that provides stability and performance. The keel is made of cast iron with lead ballast, and is bolted to the hull with stainless steel bolts. The keel also has an epoxy coating for protection against corrosion.

The X-612 has a balanced spade rudder that provides maneuverability and responsiveness. The rudder is made of fiberglass sandwich construction with foam core, and is attached to the hull with stainless steel rudder stock and bearings. The rudder also has an emergency tiller that can be used in case of steering failure.

Why Choose the X-612 Sailboat? The X-612 sailboat is a great choice for recreational sailors who want to enjoy fast and comfortable cruising in style. The boat offers:

• A sleek and elegant design that turns heads wherever it goes;
• A light and fast hull that can reach speeds of over 10 knots in moderate winds;
• A powerful and adjustable rig that can handle various wind conditions;
• A spacious and comfortable cockpit that can accommodate up to 10 people;
• A bright and airy interior that can sleep up to eight people in three or four separate cabins;
• A well equipped galley that can cater for long voyages;
• A classic layout that offers privacy and convenience for the crew and guests.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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Review of X-612

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. The hull is a double hull which improves the indoor climate. Especially when the water is colder than the air in the cabin, then the double hull insulates against cold water and reduce the condense water in the cabin.

The interior is like most other boats made of teak. Teak has the advantage of being naturally very oily and therefore water-repellent, which is suitable on boats. The boat is equipped with 4 cabins, 10 - 11 berths, a galley, 700.0 liter fresh water capacity and toilet facility.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

The X-612 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 3.10 - 3.20 meter (10.17 - 10.47 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

X-612 is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 4JH3-DTBE diesel engine

Sailing characteristics

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

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for X-612 is 1.83, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 9.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for X-612 is about 554 kg/cm, alternatively 3102 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 554 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 3102 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 27.81

Maintenance

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

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X-612 is a 60 ′ 0 ″ / 18.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts between 1995 and 2004.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

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

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

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.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Production Years: 2001 — 2001 Number Built: 2 Hull Length: 22.43 m

With the X-412, X-442 and similar models selling in high numbers, the development department found time to maintain the X-Yachts’ reputation in the world of racing. The IMX 40 was introduced as an IMS winner, sporting a carbon mast, boom and wheel as standard and introducing the ‘magic wheel’ backstay adjuster. The design won the European Championship as well as forming two-thirds of the Spanish team that won the Sardinia Cup

Production Years: 2000 — 2004 Number Built: 99 Hull Length: 12.10 m

This design closed the gap between the X-482 and X-612 and was built with the same high standard specification as her bigger and smaller sisters. In effect she was a petite version of the X-612 with the benefit of the very latest detailing. An open transom version was also developed.

Production Years: 1999 — 2004 Number Built: 21 Hull Length: 17.23 m

X-362 Sport

In 1998 the X-362 Sport was introduced. She had a deeper, lighter keel, fractional rig, enlarged wheel and mahogany interior.

Production Years: 1998 — 2004 Number Built: 156 Hull Length: 10.70 m

The X-482 replaced the X-512 and incorporated most of the deck details introduced on the X-612 such as the main sheet systems being led beneath deck and integrated storage for the sprayhood and captive wash boards.

Production Years: 1996 — 2004 Number Built: 156 Hull Length: 14.63 m

In common with the first three models in the new Performance Cruiser range, the X-382 sported a large masthead rig, a large wheel, and a teak interior with moulded teak bulkheads that ensured maximum use of space. The X-382 was mainly focused on the cruising market, but was completely in tune with the new line, offering excellent sailing performance and comfort.

Production Years: 1995 — 2003 Number Built: 141 Hull Length: 11.73 m

The X-612 represented another milestone in the company’s development. The design incorporated honey-comb-cored sandwich bulkheads and floorboards, recessed sprayhood storage and mainsheet led under benrath the deck. There was also a stern garage for a 2.8 m RIB, something never seen before on a yacht of this size. Owners included Hanseatische Yachtschule, the world’s largest sailing school. One example, “Dali”, raced in Scandinavia for several years, under the control of X-Yachts’ world-class sailors, Dan Petersen and Niels Ditmar.

Production Years: 1995 — 2004 Number Built: 12 Hull Length: 18.29 m

Replacing the X-312 using almost the same hull, though with a less raked bow and stern. The first series was delivered with a composite cast iron/lead bulb keel, which made her very stiff. A cheaper cast iron keel version was subsequently introduced with improved light wind performance.

Production Years: 1994 — 2004 Number Built: 117 Hull Length: 9.08 m

Developed in parallel with the X-302 and one of the most successful and popular X-Yachts models ever. The X-332 was unmatched in the way she combined performance and comfort. A composite cast iron/ lead bulb keel and fractional rig with discontinuous rod rigging were standard. Later a Sport version appeared featuring a deeper, lighter keel, to match developments of the IMS rule.

Production Years: 1994 — 2005 Number Built: 432 Hull Length: 10.06 m

The third Performance Cruiser also became a “classic” and remained in production for more than 10 years. She was stiffer than the competition, and soon she became a benchmark for designers and builders of this new breed of performance cruisers.

Production Years: 1993 — 2003 Number Built: 127 Hull Length: 13.51 m

This was an exceptionally stiff yacht and appealed to more conservative sailors who demanded high levels of comfort. First introduced with a masthead rig and a curved mahogany interior. A more traditional teak interior was subsequently offered.

Production Years: 1993 — 2003 Number Built: 249 Hull Length: 10.70 m

The good looks of the X-382 were obvious from the moment she emerged from the production mould. She was so appealing that the idea was born to create a new racer/cruiser that would perform well under the dominant IMS international handicap rule.

Production Years: 1992 — 2000 Number Built: 92 Hull Length: 11.41 m

X-Yachts’ first model in the new “Performance Cruiser” range where the influence of IOR had completely disappeared as IMS became the dominant international handicap rule. The X-412 became another trendsetter and remained in production for more than 10 years.

Production Years: 1990 — 2003 Number Built: 252 Hull Length: 12.90 m

40 ft One Ton

The last X-Yachts model built to win an official World Championship. Greek banker, Yannis Costopoulos was the owner of the 1988 and 1989 “World Champion” X-3/4 Ton yachts (“Okyalos IIX” and “Okyalos IX”) and ordered the best one-off One Ton that could be built. “Okyalos X” duly won the One Ton Cup in Marstrand, Sweden.

Production Years: 1990 — 1990 Number Built: 1 Hull Length: 12.12 m

Entering the 50ft market for the new Performance Cruiser range, sporting twin wheel steering, a large masthead rig and a comfortable teak interior.

Production Years: 1990 — 1995 Number Built: 17 Hull Length: 15.57 m

Designed to replace the X-95 she was kept simple, yet practical. The X-312 sported a fractional rig and tiller steering and was the first X-Yachts model to benefit from a stern integrated bathing platform.

Production Years: 1989 — 1994 Number Built: 64 Hull Length: 9.24 m

Originally sold as a one-off to a Swedish newspaper publisher, with the rights for X-Yachts to put into production. She followed the X-79/X-99 design philosophy, featuring a T-keel and became popular among those who wanted a very fast, non-handicap racer/cruiser.

Production Years: 1988 — 1992 Number Built: 74 Hull Length: 12.00 m

IOR had become less important as handicap rules were more locally based and didn’t take the stability into account. This allowed for the production of a much stiffer yacht than the IOR-designed X-102 and X-95. A masthead version was offered but almost all clients chose the fractional rig.

Production Years: 1988 — 1994 Number Built: 105 Hull Length: 10.21 m

Built in the same hull mould, this luxury version of the X-452 was very much oriented to cruising. A variety of layouts, including three- and four-cabin versions were offered and became popular around the Mediterranean.

Production Years: 1987 — 1991 Number Built: 20 Hull Length: 13.92 m

With the demand for IOR cruiser/racers fading, the X-372 was designed without consideration towards handicap rules. A Sport version was offered with tiller steering and fractional rigging while the popular Prestige version had wheel steering, teak decks and a masthead rig.

Production Years: 1987 — 1992 Number Built: 120 Hull Length: 11.28 m

X-One Ton Mk1

Based on the same hull as X-402, but with new deck layout, keel and rudder as well as a lighter interior and modified sail plan. The Irish owned “Alliance” finished eighth at the first One Ton Cup, with IOR’s upper rating band of 30.55 ft, sailed in La Trinité, France. In 1985 Hull 05 “Maitresse”, together with two other X-One Ton yachts, formed the first ever Danish Admiral’s Cup team and came fifth. X-One Ton “Euro” was the third best scoring individual yacht.

Production Years: 1986 — 1986 Number Built: 12 Hull Length: 12.12 m

X-One Ton Mk 2

The successful modifications made to the X-3/4 Ton were also introduced to the X-One Ton. The prototype was nicknamed “Dolly Parton” as her measurement bumbs were quite impressive! Hull 14 “Andelstanken” won the One Ton Yachts World Championship in Mallorca in 1986, skippered by Henrik Søderlund of North Sails with tactics by Niels Ditmar from X-Yachts. The X-One Ton “Seaways” came fourth.

Production Years: 1986 — 1989 Number Built: 12 Hull Length: 12.12 m

X-3/4 Ton Mk 2

With a modified hull (including added measurement bumps), a new semi-elliptical keel and rudder and increased stability and sail area, this version came first, second, fourth and fifth in the Three Quarter Ton Cup World Championship. A winner was born!

Production Years: 1985 — 1990 Number Built: 51 Hull Length: 10.03 m

Launched in July 1985 as a big sister to the X-79. More than 100 units were presold and initially four yachts had to be built each week to satisfy the hungry market. The X-99 became X-Yachts’ first ISAF recognized class, and still hosts annual World Championships. X-99/155 “Hong Kong X-Press” owned by X-Yachts Hong Kong importer Rick and Inge Strompf, participated in the X-99 World Championship in Copenhagen in 1987 and the following year in Vejle, Denmark, where they won the title with Volvo 70 “PUMA” skipper, Ken Read, at the helm.

Production Years: 1985 — 2004 Number Built: 605 Hull Length: 9.96 m

The first 40ft model was a true trendsetter with Hull 01 “X-Large” having its World Premiere at Copenhagen International Boatshow in January 1984. Sporting a large diameter wheel and rod rigging as standard, she was offered with both masthead and fractional rigs and opened up the more luxury oriented market for X-Yachts. The masthead version proved the most popular.

Production Years: 1984 — 1990 Number Built: 79 Hull Length: 12.09 m

X-3/4 Ton Mk 1

Based on the hull mould of the X-102, with a new deck, keel and rudder, as well as a new interior and sail plan. Hull lamination was also improved incorporating unidirectional carbon and R-glass fibres in both hull and deck. Came fourth at the official “Three Quarter Ton Cup” in Kiel, Germany, in 1984, beaten by the first Dehler DB2.

Production Years: 1984 — 1990 Number Built: 84 Hull Length: 9.98 m

The third model was a scaled down X-102, and was designed to race in the popular Half Ton class. Won the World Championship for production half tonners in 1983 in Hankö, Norway.

Production Years: 1982 — 1988 Number Built: 153 Hull Length: 9.25 m

The second X-Yachts model launched was a true cruiser/racer sporting a centre cockpit. It was designed for IOR’s 3/4 Ton upper rating limit of 24.55ft. Hull 07, “Soldier Blue”, won the 3/4 Ton World Championship in 1981 and was skippered by Ib Ussing Andersen, helmed by Jens Christensen with tactics by Lars Bo Ive, all now of North Sails fame. In 1982 “Lille du” won the same title and gave X-Yachts a head start in the international yachting arena.

Production Years: 1981 — 1987 Number Built: 173 Hull Length: 10.02 m

Launched on May 9th 1979 and instantly became a successful Northern European one design class that is still active in five countries. See the refurbushing project of the very first X-79 here

Production Years: 1979 — 1994 Number Built: 468 Hull Length: 7.96 m

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For fun let's briefly compare this design to my double-ended 56-footer. They both share the same waterline length. The 612 has a significantly lower d/l of 157 based on a displacement of 49,606 pounds, but a similar B/D ratio of 40 percent. To achieve this latter ratio the 612 will have to be built with very high strength-to-weight materials and methods. The 612 is a foot beamier than my 56 and draft is 9 feet, 6 inches. That's a bit much for most cruisers in the United States, but it sure will make this boat climb to weather. A shallow draft keel is available, but it would be a shame to cripple the boat with a stubby keel.

The forefoot knuckle is immersed and the stern is quite broad. The sheerline is sweet and subtle, and fore and aft overhangs, while short, are not minimized. There is enough overhang in this bow to keep the anchor from whacking the stem. Note the extended, shallow skeg preceding the big spade rudder. The keel shows pronounced leading- and trailing-edge fillets with the hull.

This layout features mirror-image staterooms with adjoining heads aft. The staterooms show double berths with an upper berth over. There is a small hanging locker in each stateroom along with a bureau. The galley is skimpy. I mean, look at the S&S galley in that 46-footer. It's bigger than the galley in this 60-footer. So much of cruising revolves around meals that I feel attention must be paid to the galley so that there is sufficient counter space for a cook to work. You guys just sit there sipping your drinks while I stand here, day in day out, slaving away at meal preparation. The least you could do is give me some counter space and a decent reefer. It was explained to me once as, "In Europe we eat ashore." Fine. The saloon is really comfy with a big dinette and room for six (I thought you were eating ashore!), including the three swivel chairs. Forward of the saloon is a stateroom with a double berth, what look like reading chairs and an adjacent head with a large shower stall. There is a fo'c'sle big enough for two pipe berths and an exposed head. Curiously, while there is room for these reading chairs there doesn't seem to be enough room for a large hanging locker. In a 60-footer I would also like to see one hanging locker dedicated to foul weather gear. The deck layout shows beautiful tooling and a fully inflated dinghy can be stowed in the stern garage.

Powered winches will make sail handling easier for a short-handed crew. Winches are not within easy reach of the helmsman, but on a boat this size there is sufficient directional stability to allow you to get to the winches without panic if you, by chance, are sailing the boat by yourself. The interior fit and finish is impeccable in satin-varnished teak. In a world of fractional rigs, the designer has chosen a masthead rig for this boat. The spreaders are only very slightly swept and the drawings shows runners, checkstays, a babystay and an inner forestay for a staysail. The backstay is split to open up the transom for the garage entry. SA/D is 22.17.

Here's a beautiful boat that can race from time to time and cruise with style and grace the rest of the time. Sure the purist racer will see compromises as will the purist cruiser, but you have to look pretty hard. I see a well-balanced design that, like the J/109, was designed to give us a good all-around boat.

Yet another good-looking racer-cruiser from X-Yachts.

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