X-Yachts XC-42 video review

Sailing Today Editor Sam Fortescue took X-Yachts’s newly updated XC-42 mkII out for a spin on the Solent on a blustery, winter’s day.

Sailing Today Verdict:
X-Yachts sees more future in out-and-out cruising yachts than in the performance cruisers it is known for, and it has put a lot of careful thought into the Xc-42 MkII.

Her hull has proven capable and sea-kindly, good for covering the miles. But with her modern, muscular lines, she carries much of the performance DNA of the racier Xp line.

With the Scandi windscreen and fold-up transom, her cockpit feels well protected but spacious; her sail controls well positioned. The rig is flexible with its furling jib, inner forestay and bowsprit.

Below is a blend of traditional woodiness and chic modern composites that offers plenty of opportunities for showing off X-Yachts’ high quality finishing, but options are limited.

Performance: 4.5/5

Comfort:3.5/5

Bluewater:4/5

http://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/videos/xc-42-review-and-test/

Grabau International in association with X-Yachts GB are delighted to offer two brokerage XC-42’s:

2009 X-Yachts XC 42 – Xpletive 3 – Euro 359,950 VAT paid – full details here

2012 X-Yachts XC 42 – Xmotion – Euro 349,000 +VAT – full details here

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