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XYachts is proud to unveil the first model in its newest range of contemporaryperformance cruisers
The X6 represents the first in a new development of performance cruising yachts. The twinrudder X6 will utilise the same hitech construction techniques as XYachts
adopted to build their latest generation Xp racercruisers, including vacuum infused epoxy with localised carbon for strength, stiffness and stability. It also comes from the
same drawingboard as the awardwinning Xcruising family.
Combining the best elements of these two worldbeating ranges will be an allnew, luxurious and impressively fast collection of performance cruising yachts for state of
the art bluewater sailing.
The first model will be in the 60foot range, a sector which is dominated by traditionally styled, relatively heavy cruising yachts. In developing their latest model, by using the
Xp construction techniques, XYachts sets out to achieve a 1520 per cent weight saving over a traditionally built 60ft cruiser, while offering improved performance and
amenities compared to Mediterraneanstyle 'daysailer' yachts. The new models will be offered with a wide choice of sail options, with high priority given to ensuring the
yacht is easily handled with just one or two crew.
The 'X6' is currently under development and set for launch in early 2015.
21st century cruising
BELGIUM
Multiple options
Central to the concept of the X6 is a raised saloon, which gives unrivalled light and spaciousness in the interior, with panoramic views and seamless movement between
the saloon and cockpit.
The cockpit offers a huge choice of options to create customised sailing and outdoor entertaining areas, including pushpit seats, helmsman’s seats and a comprehensive
range of biminis and sprayhoods. A large stern garage is designed to accommodate modern watersports equipment, including a 3.2m Jet RIB tender, and diving
equipment/compressors.
The mainsheet may be led down to the cockpit sole (as standard) or onto a carbon arch, offered as
an option to create a clear and safe cockpit. High specification deck gear includes furling headsails
with optional hydraulic rams, selftacking jibs, and an inner forestay, all designed to create an
adaptable and easily managed sail plan.
There is a full range of rig options including a 'Park Avenue' boom, and inboom or inmast furling.
The keel is offered in both shallow and deep draft, with 'L' and 'T' bulbs available.
The X6 may be personalised to suit
each owner’s style, from sleek and
minimalist (see above) to the
comfort and protection of full cruising mode (see right). Safety is a priority throughout, with all
sheeting winches located aft (or beneath decks) for an uncluttered central cockpit, and high
coamings offering security and protection.
Modular seating in the adaptable midcockpit enables multiple configurations including ‘U’ and ‘L’
shaped sofas or a wide sunbathing platform, together with a cockpit table to accommodate up to 10
people. The coachroof may also carry discrete solar panels.
The huge transom garage combines storage for a Jet RIB tender of up to 3.2m, with roller launch
system and integral powered winch. There is a wide teaktopped bathing platform, with an optional
retractable passerelle concealed in the transom.
Modular 'U' or 'L' shaped cockpit seating with
removable aft section Cockpit table and seating for up to 10 guests Cockpit table lowered to form sunbathing platform
Complete ChoiceThe contemporary appeal of the X6
continues down below, with a
comprehensive range of interior
custom options in layout, materials and colours from hitech kitchen surfaces to handcrafted
wooden joinery.
There is also a wide choice of interior layouts, with three or four double cabins, an extralarge galley,
optional heads and 'workshop' conversion all available. Owners may specify a separate crew cabin
with its own entrance and heads, and a dedicated fixed navigation station.
Provision has been made for all navigation, communication and media systems, as well as
functional appliances such as a washing machine and kitchen accessories throughout the high
specification galley.
Interior
This rendering illustrates the A! version with central berth and head to port side. The beauty table, under berth drawers, extra large wardrobe and full length lower
cupboards offer enormous amounts of storage in a clean, practical and uncluttered way.
There is dedicated space for a 32" TV to be intgrated in the shelf system. Inside the luxurious heads are electrical flushing toilets and dedicated shower rooms in all layout
options.
Large drawers under the double berth offer plentiful storage. Door leads into the spacious ensuite.
Saloon
Combining innovation with classic comfort
The spacious saloon is flooded with light from the huge panoramic deck saloon windows, as well as the hull portlights and ambient led lighting throughout the
accommodation.
An uncluttered fell has been achieved with clever storage solutions for the plentiful gear needed for live aboard life.
The saloon table transforms between a coffee table and a larger dining table.
Galley
Safe working at sea
The X6 galley is designed around the 'Gastronorm Catering System' which transforms the space into a more functional and significantly safer place to prepare and cook
food whilst at sea.
The 5 jet burner and oven, microwave, front opening fridges, top loading freezer, under floor food storage, sink, drawers and cupboard system have all been designed with
ergonomics in mind.
Nav station
Innovative solutions
The dedicated forward facing navigation station is the X6's communication center with ample room for literature and navigational instruments, as well as being the main
hub for the yacht's electrical ststems and instruments.
Large drawers under the double berth offer plentiful storage. Door leads into the spacious ensuite.
Interior Layouts
Three cabin, three heads layout with owners ensuite forward.
The owners’ cabin may also extend forward with the ensuite to port, while a workshop may be created (replacing the aft port heads).
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Rudder and propeller
Cabins, standard 3
Heads, standard 3
A fourth twin bunk cabin and enlarged galley are also available as options.
Foil options
The X6 is proposed with three keel versions:
2.6 m draft composite lead/cast iron L Keel
3.0 m draft composite lead/cast iron T Keel
3.4 m draft composite lead/cast iron T Keel
All XYachts keels are encapsulated in GRP and faired to get the exact NACA profile necessary for efficient hydrodynamics.
The rudder blades allow for
maximun control whilst heeled and
enable a spacious RIB tender stern
garage
The X6 comes with a retractable bow thruster and is offered with a retractable stern thruster.
3blade 262 folding propeller driven by 160 HP gives the X6 a comfortable motoring speed in excess
of 9 knots.
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