X-Yachts X-40 Performance

01.01.2004 nauCAT
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X-Yachts X-40 Performance

The X-40 belongs to the new generation of X-Yachts “Performance Cruisers”, and will be complementary to the latest X-Yachts design range. She is built to follow recent trendsetters, the X-43 and X-46 both introduced to the market in 2003. Not only will her new owners obtain a sailing pleasure similar to the high performance racer IMX-40, they will also have a yacht with high interior quality and appointment, coupled with ease of handling specifically developed for the comfort of the cruising family. The new 40 footer fills the gap between the X-37 and the X-43 thereby replacing the X-382, which was designed back in 1993. The design and engineering applied is synonymous with X-Yachts renowned standards, sandwich construction, composite keel with low CGF and teak interior. The high level of standard equipment will also include deck recessed mainsheet led-back to a winch each side of cockpit, Andersen stainless selftailing winches, teak in cockpit and on bathing platform, and a sprayhood with a deck-recessed storage. As a fast cruiser, the sailing performance of the X-40 will enable families as well as racing crews to make their mark on the race course. X-Yachts has stayed true to their philosophy and long history of producing winning yachts and used the up-to-date knowledge from the IMX range to ensure a high performance cruising yacht.
After she was tested at her first trial by Lars Jeppesen and an X-Yachts’ crew – among them naval architect Thomas Mielec from X-Yachts’ Design Group, Lars Jeppsen said: “She is like her bigger sisters, the X-43 and X-46, she moves extremely well balanced through the water even with considerable mainsail pressure, and with her very direct feeling on the rudder she is easily handled. After a tack her acceleration is fast and she is quickly back in the groove at full speed. The mast section, a new design from John Mast, is very stiff and stable. All in all she showed a similar sailing pleasure as the high performance racer IMX 40”.
Published: 2004
Photo: X-Yachts

Technical details
Producer: X-YACHTS (DK)
LOA: 40'00 ft
LOA: 12,19 m
Waterline lenght: 10,71 m
Beam: 3,8 m
Draught: 2,10 m
Ballast: 3200 kg
Displacement: 7450 kg
Berths: 4/6+2
Cabins: 2/3
Mainsail: 50,6 m2
Genoa: 48,6/38,9 m2
Jib: 30,6 m2
Spinnaker: 120,8 m2
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