At the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf, the heads of X-Yacht informed about the further expansion of the exclusive Pure X program. This after the X 4.0 was awarded the European Yacht of the Year 2020 Prize on Saturday. The current line currently comprises five types between 11.50 meters (X 4.0) and over 19 meters (X 6.5) hull length. However, there is still a big gap between the big flagship and the X 4.9 (Test YACHT 14/2018) which the Danes now want to fill with two new, large ships. At first there was only detailed information about the X 5.6, which is currently being laid down at the shipyard in Haderslev and will be the world premiere for the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf in January 2021. A second new type, the X 6.0, will follow. Details are currently not yet known.
The plans for the new models will continue to be worked out in the in-house design office. The development department is now back in Haderslev by the shipyard. The new boss of the X-Yachts Design Team is Thomas Mielec. On Monday in Düsseldorf he presented the new 5.6 and explained the most important innovations in the design. In comparison, the new ship should be even wider aft and also show edges (soft-chinese). And; the ship is built with two rudder blades - a novelty for X-Yachts.
The fuselage as well as the structural bulkheads are built as GRP sandwich constructions using the vacuum infusion process with epoxy resin. The deck is created with a hand rest, also in a sandwich with a foam core for good insulation against cold and heat and as a noise eater. More heavily stressed areas are also reinforced with carbon fiber structures. In addition, a steel frame is fitted in the hull on which the keel hangs in a T-shape. The attachment can be ordered in three different versions, with a 2.90 meter (standard), 3.30 or 2.50 meter draft
X 5.6. The round bulkhead at the stern is one of the typical design features of the new X-yachts
The high and powerful aluminum rig is pushed through and stands on the steel frame. Shrouds made of rod are part of the standard scope of delivery, as are the furling systems for the headsail that are guided below deck. A self-wed rail is attached to the ship from the shipyard. If you want to sail more sportily or in areas with little wind, you can also order holes on the cabin roof for briefly overlapping genubes. A carbon fiber mast is on the list of options that can be ordered.
All lines, sheets and traps are routed in channels within the deck structure right in front of the control pillars. This leaves the actual cockpit free and the helmsman can still access the most important functions for trimming the sails and for maneuvers. For the loose parts of the pods, there are large storage spaces within the throws. As standard, the main sheet is guided to a central stop on the cockpit floor. On request, X-Yachts can build in a traveler which can be operated electrically and at the push of a button. The teak cushions in the cockpit, on the thighs and on the bathing platform are included in the scope of delivery.
X 5.6. Bright and welcoming. Many windows and hatches provide light and air below deck. The free-standing kitchen island is one of many design options
Many large windows in the cabin superstructure and in the hull will provide plenty of light and the best ventilation below deck. The X 5.6 is equipped with light oak wood, variants with white varnished oak wood or teak should also be possible on request. The customer can also choose whether he would like to have the pantry in a closed U-shape or as a variant in an open design with a free-standing kitchen island.
There are no alternatives to the expansion with two double cabins aft. The single berths, as shown in the layouts, can be converted into a large double bed in queen-size format with little effort. Variants are provided for the foredeck where, instead of the large, central island bed, a double berth can be added to the side and the living space in the cabin could be supplemented with a sofa. In this case, the wet cell with a separate shower area is moved all the way to the front. The sail load in the forepeak can, if desired, be a separate cabin for the skipper with its own toilet.
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X-Yachts has also already issued a price list at the trade fair in Düsseldorf. The X 5.6 is expected to cost 1.06 million euros from the shipyard, including 19 percent VAT. In addition, the sails must be taken into account. A simple set of Dacron cruising sails (large and self-tacking jib) is estimated at around 60,000 euros gross.
X-Yachts will report in detail about the new X 5.6 at the boot trade fair and also show plans and renderings. The yacht builders from Denmark are in the Hall 16 at booth D21 to find.
| Hull length | 16.58 m |
| Hull length | 16.58 m |
| Total length (with bowsprit) | 17.25 m |
| LWL (length of waterline) | 14.94 m |
| width | 4.89 m |
| Draft / alternative | 2.90 m / 3.30 m / 2.50 m |
| Weight | 18.1 t |
| Ballast / proportion | 7.2 t / 40% |
| Motorization | Yanmar 110 hp / shaft drive |
| Capacity fuel | 500 lt |
| Fresh water capacity | 600 lt |
| Mast height above waterline | 26.1 m |
| Mainsail | 97.0 sqm |
| Self-tacking jib 88% | 60.0 sqm |
| Genu106% | 72.0 sqm |
| Gennaker | 256.0 sqm |