Description
Well-equipped 2004 X-Yachts X-43 with ‘Classic’ 3-cabin, 2-heads interior layout and 2.59m sport keel. One owner since new, UK VAT-paid and offered for sale ready to go.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
The X-Yachts X-43 is a modern cruiser-racer from the design board of Niels Jeppesen, a designer with over 2 decades of experience producing robust, stylish and comfortable performance yachts. A well-proven design, with 169 hulls produced over a 7-year production run, the X-43 has proved immensely capable whether cruising or racing around the cans.
Commissioned by her current owner, the X-43 SEANACHAIDH (meaning Story Teller in Gaelic) has cruised as far as the Spanish Mediterranean coast and is a familiar sight around the West Coast of Scotland. Specified to a high standard when new, she has benefited from continual maintenance and upgrading. Her inventory highlights include:
• Topsides finished with Awlgrip 2000 Flag Blue, applied professionally by Silvers Marine in 2019
• Optional ‘Sports’ keel, additional 300mm draft and larger bulb
• Volvo Penta D2-55, 55hp marine diesel engine
• Gori three blade, bronze folding prop (2026)
• X-Yachts all carbon 1700mm steering wheel
• Mastervolt Charger and Invertor
• Raymarine EVO series autopilot
• Raymarine E80 Classic MFD displays in cockpit and at chart table
• Raymarine i60 navigation instruments
• Raymarine 260E DSC VHF with handsets at nav station and in cockpit
• Digital Yacht AIS (2019)
• Force 10 galley range, 3 burner, grill and oven gas cooker, gimbal-mounted
• Eberspacher D5 diesel-fired blown air heating system
• Fusion MS-CD500 stereo head unit
• Nord Mast carbon fibre mast and boom
• Future Fibres composite standing rigging
• Profurl roller reefing system
• Extensive sail wardrobe
• Lofrans Project 1000 Electric windlass
Lying afloat and in commission on her mooring in Badachro, Wester Ross, Scotland, the X-Yachts X-43 SEANACHAIDH is available for viewing by prior arrangement. 2023 Insurance survey available by request
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
This was another trendsetter for the marine industry and represented the start of a new generation of yacht design. Her hull lines were created by a pure downscaling of the stunning IMX 45. The X-43 was smoother, heavier and stiffer than the competition. All the boats were fractionally rigged and all featured built-in hull portlights
Production Years: 2003 — 2010 – Number Built: 169
PRESS REVIEWS:
“There has been a proliferation of new racer/cruisers in the 40-foot range. Some builders have returned to the genre after focusing on more cruising-oriented designs, but the Danish builder X-Yachts has been consistently turning out strong, stylish, comfortable performance boats for 25 years. Drawing from this deep well of experience, Niels Jeppesen’s new X-43 was reported to have all the ingredients—excellent performance, comfortable accommodations, high-quality construction—that people look for in a racer/cruiser.”
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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION
Hull Construction:
• GRP moulded hull.
• Polyester sandwich laminate construction
• Divinycell foam core
• Galvanised steel structure framework internally
• Plywood bulkheads
• Stainless steel chafe strips finished fitted on sheerline
• Topsides finished with Awlgrip 2000 Flag Blue, applied professionally by Silvers Marine in 2019
• Underwater hull stripped back to gelcoat and 7 coats of International Gelshield applied in 2017
• Underwater hull finished in white International Paints Micron antifouling, applied May 2026
• 2023 Insurance survey available by request
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• GRP moulded deck incorporating coachroof and self-draining cockpit
• Polyester sandwich laminate construction
• Additional strengthening in way of high load fittings.
• White gelcoat finish to moulding
• Laid teak decking to finish side deck, coachroof top forward and cockpit
Keel & Rudder:
• Optional ‘Sports’ keel, additional 300mm draft and larger bulb
• Bolt-on Iron fin keel
• Stainless steel keel bolts
• Full depth spade rudder
MACHINERY
Engine:
• Volvo Penta D2-55
• 55hp
• 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled marine diesel engine
• Volvo Penta saildrive
• Single lever morse control
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine last serviced May 2026
• Hull diaphragm last replaced 2017
• New sump fitted in 2019
• Starter motor replaced 2018
• Cruising speed under engine 7kts
Propulsion & Steering:
• Volvo Penta saildrive
• Gori three blade, bronze folding prop (2026)
• Jeffa rod linkage steering system
• X-Yachts all carbon 1700mm steering wheel
• Emergency tiller
Autopilot:
• Raymarine P70 control head
• Raymarine ACU400
• Raymarine EVO heading sensor
• Jeffa rod drive unit
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12VDC onboard power system
• 230VAC shore power system
Shore Power:
• Extension lead to connect to shore power
• Single 16amp connection
• Hardwired RCD protected system
• Ring main, battery charger and immersion heater
Battery Banks:
• Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acid (2023)
• Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, 180Ah lead acid (2024)
Alternator:
• Single engine driven alternator
Inverter:
• Mastervolt Invertor
Battery Charger:
• Mastervolt IVO Smart charger
• 230VAC-12VDC, 30 amp
General:
• 12VDC auxiliary charging socket at chart table
PLUMBING
Fresh Water:
• Pressurised hot and cold water system
• Mixer tap in galley
• Mixer taps in both heads, pulling out for use as showerhead
• Hot water provided via calorifier tank, heated from engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater
Deck Wash Pump:
• Salt water deck wash pump system
Bilge Pumps:
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• Single diesel tank
• Alloy tank
• Approximate capacity 135ltrs
Fresh Water:
• Single fresh water tank
• Approximate total capacity 280ltrs
Calorifier:
• Insulated tank
• Heated by engine cooling water
• 230VAC immersion heater
Holding Tank:
• Single holding tank for aft heads
• Plastic tank
• Approximate capacity 40ltrs
Tank Monitoring:
• Gauges for fuel and water tanks
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
• Plotter/Radar – Raymarine E80 Classic with ,ast mounted 2kw Raymarine scanner
• Wind – Raymarine i60
• Close Hauled Wind – Raymarine i60
• Repeater – 2x Raymarine i60 multifunction displays showing Depth/Speed/Log & GPS information
Below Decks:
• Plotter – Raymarine E80 Classic
• Repeater – Raymarine i60 Tri-data display, depth/speed/log
Communications Equipment:
• DSCVHF – Raymarine 260E DSC VHF with handsets at nav station and in cockpit
• AIS – Digital Yacht (2019)
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Galley Stove – Force 10 galley range, 3 burner, grill and oven gas cooker, gimbal mounted
• Fridge – Built-in top loading fridge with ice box. Isotherm compressor and chiller plate
• Double stainless steel sink
• Mixer tap
Heads:
• 2x Jabsoc manual marine toilets
• 2x mixer taps, extending for use as shower
• 2x wash hand basins
Heating:
• Eberspacher D5 diesel fired blown air heating system
• Thermostatic cabin controller
• Outlets in cabins, saloon and aft heads
Entertainment:
• Fusion MS-CD500 head unit
• Speakers in saloon
Lighting:
• Overhead LED lighting throughout
• Reading lights in saloon and cabins with LED bulbs
• Chart table working light
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Owner’s double cabin forward with en-suite heads
• Saloon
• Nav Station
• Galley
• Aft Heads
• Symmetrical port and starboard aft cabins with up to three berths in each cabin
Accommodation Finish:
• Furniture of light teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims
• Corrian worktops in galley
• GRP moulded head compartments
• GRP moulded headlining
• Vinyl panels to cover hull sides in cabins
• Alcantara Infanta blue upholstery in saloon
• Cabin cushions in a blue woven fabric
• Curtains for all portlight
• Built-in black-out blinds for deck hatches
Description of Accommodation from Forward:
Forward (Master) Cabin:
• Double V-berth forward
• Lockers running the length of the berth outboard, overhead with shelf above
• Standing room aft of bunk
• Shelved locker outboard to starboard
• Bench settee outboard to port with double hanging locker aft
• En-suite heads accessed to starboard side aft
Forward Heads:
• Located within forward cabin, aft to starboard
• Manual marine toilet outboard aft
• Countertop outboard forward with inset wash hand basin
• Vanity unit outboard overhead with locker beneath countertop
Saloon:
• Centrally mounted double dropleaf saloon table#
• Bench settee to port
• J-shaped settee to starboard
• Settee back rests can be removed to increase settee width when in use as occasional single berths
• Counter tops running along top of settee back rests outboard
• Lockers outboard of settees overhead forward to port and starboard with shelve aft
• Bottle storage within central section of saloon table
Galley:
• To starboard side of companionway
• J-shaped galley
• Inset double stainless steel sink forward with worktop island inboard
• Top loading, below worktop fridge outboard forward
• Gimbal mounted galley stove outboard centrally
• Small section of worktop outboard, aft of galley stove
• Selection of lockers and drawers beneath galley worktop
• Two levels of lockers outboard of worktop
Nav Station:
• Located to port side aft of saloon
• Forward-facing chart table with dedicated navigator's seat
• Chart storage within table top
• Storage drawers beneath chart table forward
• Storage tray type lockers outboard of chart table
• Ships switch panel and instrumentation mounted outboard of chart table overhead
Aft Heads:
• Located to port side, aft of galley
• Manual marine toilet located outboard forward
• Countertop aft with inset wash hand basin
• Vanity unit outboard with locker beneath countertop
Port and Starboard Aft Cabin:
• Symmetrical aft cabins
• Double berth aft, extending inboard beneath cockpit sole
• Pipecot above bunk outboard
• Standing room forward of bunk
• Locker outboard with hanging and shelf space
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Keel stepped, triple spreader, 7/8th fractionally rigged sloop
• Nord Mast carbon fibre mast and boom
• X-Yachts hydraulic mast jack system
• Future Fibres carbon fibre standing rigging
• Profurl roller reefing system on forestay, with drum mounted below deck
• Full battened, slab reefing mainsail
• Rod kicker
• German mainsheet system
• Spinnaker pole
• Navtec hydraulic backstay tensioner
• Ball bearing mastfoot blocks for leading lines aft
• Spinlock rope clutches for lines lead aft
• Frederiksen genoa track and car system
• Frederiksen mainsheet track and car system
• Lazyjacks
Winches:
• Primary Winches – 2x Harken 560TC, four speed, self-tailing.
• Secondary Winches – 2x Harken 48.2, two-speed, self-tailing
• Cockpit Halyard Winches – 2x Harken 48, two-speed, self-tailing
Sails:
• Mainsail #1 – Norlam, slab reefing, 3 reefs. Lightly used. North Sails 2017
• Mainsail #2 – Racing laminate, slab reefing, 2 reefs. Lightly used. North Sails
• Cruising Mainsail – White Dacron. Slab reefing, well used. North Sails (2004)
• #1 Jib – Heavy weather laminate. Roller reefing. Lightly used. North Sails (2004)
• #1 Jib – Light to medium weather. Laminate. Roller reefing. Lightly used. North Sails
• #4 Jib – Heavy weather laminate, roller furling. Quantum Sails
• Spinnaker #1 – 0.5oz symmetrical, pink cloth
• Spinnaker #2 – 0.75oz symmetrical, light blue cloth
• Spinnaker #3 – 1.5oz symmetrical, dark blue cloth
• Storm Jib – Lightly used
• Trysail – Lightly used
Canvas Work:
• Mainsail cover – stackpack with mast boot
• Sprayhood
• Cockpit tent
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Bower Anchor – Trefoil 20kg stainless steel anchor on approximately 50m of chain
• Windlass – Lofrans Project 1000 Electric windlass
• Mooring Warps – Selection
• Fenders - Selection
General:
• Stainless steel pulpit rail, step-through style for bow too mooring
• Stainless steel stanchions mounted along gunwale
• Two-tier stainless steel guardwires
• Guardwire gates port and starboard
• Stainless steel quarter rails
• Guardwire gate across transom
• Stainless steel mooring cleats mounted on gunwale forward, midships and aft
• Stainless steel grabrails running along edge of coachroof.
• Moulded GRP cockpit coamings, topped with laid teak decking panels
• Primary and secondary winches mounted on cockpit coamings
• Halyard winches and rope clutches for lines lead aft located to port and starboard sides of companionway
• Bench seating on port and starboard sides of cockpit forward
• Cockpit lockers beneath aft end of bench seats port and starboard
• Removable stainless steel framed cockpit table with folding teak topped leafs in cockpit
• Mainsheet spanning width of cockpit immediately forward of pedestal
• Pedestal with stainless steel grabrail over top, housing stainless steel instrument pod.
• Bench seat across transom with lockers beneath
• Teak slat G&T seats to port and starboard – only one sighted and in poor condition would suggest removed from spec
• Outboard storage bracket on port quarter rail
• Sugar scoop style transom with fold down, stainless steel boarding ladder
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
Navigation Lights:
• Masthead tri-colour and anchor light
• Steaming light
• Navigation lights
Life saving:
• EPIRB – McMurdo SmartFind 406GPS
• MOB Rescue sling
• Throwing Line
• Gas alarm
Viewing arrangements
Lying, Badachro, Wester Ross, Scotland
Available to view strictly by appointment
Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.
Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.
Lead Broker: Mark Cameron
Tel: Mobile: +44 (0)7988 763254
Email: mark@grabauinternational.com
Grabau International offers the details of all vessels in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or warranty the condition of any vessel and the details do not constitute a part of any contract. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. All vessels are offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Grabau International provides professional yacht conveyancing and legal transfer of title for all yachts as per the ABYA Code of Practice with all deposit payments and final balance payments processed through secure dedicated client accounts solely for that purpose. Our dedicated client accounts are written in trust at Natwest Bank and we are fully insured.
