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Xc 42 · The true blue water cruiser
The Xc 42 follows the same conceptual ideas as the Xc 45.
A cruising yacht with more focus on long distance “bluewater”
cruising. The same build and design qualities found on the
performance range is also found here, but more attention
has been paid to the needs of the cruising sailor.
The specification and conception mirrors X-Yachts determination
to make high quality oriented yachts. The needs of a cruising
family are the foremost prerequisites, but the designers
have worked hard not to compromise on performance. A fine
balance has been created.
One of the main differences between the
Xperformance line and the new Xcruising line is the hull
design. The Xc line, with its deeper hull sections, provides
a greater interior volume for tanks, and other essential
cruising equipment; a feature which also provides smoother
sailing in all weather conditions.
The Xc 42 is designed and developed for long-distance cruising,
incorporating the most significant X-Yachts qualities: powerful
main engine in a well-insulated compartment, a 3-bladed
folding propeller; large fuel and fresh water tankage, all
strategically located low and central in the yacht for optimum
weight distribution, an immensely strong steel hull girder
frame, taking the loads from the composite lead/cast iron
keel as well as from the keel stepped mast.
The prominent design of
the deck is a clean, uncluttered layout with flush mounted,
openable deck hatches and
stainless steel dorades for optimum ventilation.
The anchor locker provides
space for the standard 50 meters of chain.
All sail handling is controlled
from the cockpit. Halyards, reefing and control lines are
led to the
winches on the coach roof;
the mainsail sheet is led to dedicated winches at the helm.
Both the standard furling
forestay and the optional selftacking jib means sail handling
is an easy job.
The main sail track has
been moved out of the cockpit in front of the sprayhood,
providing an uncluttered
cockpit with free passage throughout. The optional stainless
steel davits
allow for quick and easy launch of
the yacht’s tender from the transom.
The helmsman’s position
provides an excellent view forward whilst sailing and manoeuvring
in the harbour.
The control instrument
console ensures a good view of the navigation instruments
and is also a secure
handhold when moving
around whilst sailing.
The engine lever arm
and control panel are mounted in a starboard cockpit recess
for safe and reliable control.
Every detail is designed
to optimize the skipper’s control at the helm and to help
a shorthanded crew work safely.
A total of four cockpit
lockers, two forward and two aft of the steering wheels,
provide ample storage for ropes,
fenders and cruising equipment.
For halyards and control lines, a dedicated locker is integrated
in the cockpit sole
of the companionway. Washboards
are spring loaded and are stowed in a cockpit floor recess,
requiring
minimum effort to open
and close. Stainless steel pushpits are with built-in seats.
Classic or modern look
The interior of the Xc 42
comes with white surfaced structural bulkheads and recessed
teak stripes
for a panel look as standard.
The furniture joinery, including
the galley; Nav station; sofa fronts; cabinets; shelves;
wardrobe fiddles and grab
rails, are all made of high quality varnished and satin
finished teak,
hand-finished by our specialist
carpenters. White soft vinyl lining is integrated
into the moulded deck headliner,
as well as on all visible hull top sides. As an alternative
to the modern look,
you may prefer varnished
teak bulkheads.
The detailed workmanship,
the carefully selected teak veneers and the furniture fittings
built
to the highest standards,
mirror the ambition and attitude of X-Yachts. Eight openable
cabin trunk portlights and
two openable deck hatches,
as well as the sliding hatch opening, offer excellent and
natural ventilation and daylight.
| Xc 42 DIMENSIONS
Preliminary |
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| Hull length |
12.81 |
m |
42.03 |
ft
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| LWL |
11.47 |
m |
37.63 |
ft |
| B. MAX |
4.10 |
m |
13.45 |
ft |
| Draft - standard
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2.10 |
m |
6.90 |
ft |
| Draft - shallow |
1.70 |
m |
5.60 |
ft |
| Ballast - standard |
4,985 |
kg |
10,990 |
lbs |
| Displacement
light |
11,400 |
kg |
25,133 |
lbs |
| Engine diesel |
40 |
kW |
55 |
HP |
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| SAIL AREAS standard Preliminary |
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| Mainsail |
53.0 |
m² |
570.0 |
ft² |
| Self Tacking Jib
90% |
36.8 |
m² |
396.1 |
ft² |
| Genoa 108% |
44.2 |
m² |
475.5 |
ft² |
| Genoa 140% |
57.3 |
m² |
616.8 |
ft² |
| Asymmetric Spinnaker |
158.2 |
m² |
1,703.0 |
ft² |
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