The 65 is the result of combining the conceptual ideas behind the X-55 and the IMX 70. The clean, uncluttered deck layout mirrors X-Yachts philosophy: simplicity and functionality, with a modern yet classic styling. Comfort in style combined with world class quality.

The design criteria

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To create a big sister to the successful X-55, which won the title: “European Yacht of the Year 2007”.
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Utilizing well-proven build techniques and also introducing vacuum bag epoxy technology for hull and deck.
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A comprehensive standard specification, standardizing as many systems and components as possible to maximize quality.
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Various interior layouts, displaying owner’s cabin either forward or aft, and with a choice of alternative cabin layouts.
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Standard specification to utilize electrical sail handling systems throughout.
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Garage space for a 3.20 m powered rib in the transom.

Clean, reliable and functional

The deck layout as standard is designed to offer everything you need

Standard
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Teak laid side deck, coach roof and cockpit.
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Flush mounted deck hatches and fully recessed
spray hood.
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Electrically/hydraulic operated transom port.
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Twin carbon wheels with pedestal consoles for instruments.
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Cockpit bridge deck with sliding hatch for entering the aftmost accommodation.
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Two longitudinal Genoa tracks.
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Genoa sheets led back below deck to aftmost powered self tailing winches.
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Single point main sheet handled by the centre located electrical self tailing winch.
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Anchor bow fitting on deck.

Optional
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Control lines and halyard winches positioned in the aftmost cockpit, so all sail handling takes place in one place.
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Self tacking Genoa track.
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Anchor launch system recessed into the deck, launched using a hinged stainless steel arm.

Carbon spars

The mast boom and rig will deliver all that is needed for reliability, control and ease of handling.

The X-65 is being deigned and engineered in cooperation with the most respected suppliers. As standard, discontinuous rod rigging with Navtec hydraulic backstay cylinders and boom vang will support a 3 spreader, tapered carbon mast with a “Park Avenue” carbon boom. Electrical deck recessed headstay furler system will make light work of the headsail handling.

Further options
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Electrical or hydraulic furling boom.
· Inner forestay.

X-65 · INTERIOR

Tailor-made

The X-65 is designed so that each client can combine the options to create exactly what they want.

Any combination of interior options:
A1, A2 or A3 with B1, B2 or B3 and C1, C2 or C3.

The specification includes five transverse composite bulkheads securely fastened to the hull and deck, lined with white melamine panels. All secondary bulkheads are white “panel look“ melamine surfaced, except inside head/shower compartments, where standard melamine surfaces are used.

Customized a step further
The modern look white surfaces can be replaced by any choice of wood.
All the standard furniture details such as berth front, shelves, wardrobes, cabinet sections, galley fronts, Nav table, seat and sofa fronts, main cabin table and beauty table are of carefully selected teak, varnished and hand finished to a satin finish by highly skilled carpenters. All these details can also be chosen in varying materials.

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The floorboards throughout are honeycomb cored 28 mm plywood.
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Table tops and wash basins in head compartments and galley are of Corian.
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The mattresses throughout are best quality Latex, resting on laminated wooden battens for optimum comfort and ventilation.
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The exposed freeboard (topsides) and underside of deck are lined with soft white panelling.