XC 50, a performance cruiser with big boat features

The Xc 50 is a sheer performance cruiser with quality deck gear and intended as a fast passage maker.

Traditionally known as a performance brand Danish X-Yachts’ range began with the Xc 38 followed by the 42, 45 and now the range topping Xc 50. The XC 50 is a flagship model that delivers more space and big boat features such as 24V power, layout options and generally long range cruising capabilities. For marina handling a retractable MaxPower bow thruster is available. On deck there is high quality Andersen gear while the alloy rig has rod shrouds. A flexible sail plan can include in-boom furled main, self-tacking jib as well as conventional roller furling genoas (140 or 106%). The layout has three cabins, all ensuite, with owner’s suite forward. There is a choice of a larger galley instead of a third head, a good option for long-term cruising couples. The saloon has a dinette with bench while opposite the lounge is well ventilated with several elongated opening portlights. A good feature in the navigation table is a protruding bulkhead for housing the Raymarine plotter, rather than the equipment fighting for side bulkhead space. The deep V-shaped hull is constructed of GRP/vinylester with foam core and an internal steel grid locates the keel, mast and rigging for strength and rigidity. Interesting features include transom hatches, which give storage either side of the powered swim platform while davits are available for the dinghy. The keel uses a lead bulb on a cast iron shaft, thereby keeping the weight low and resulting in a high ballast ratio, always a positive for serious cruising boat.

Model: Xc 50
Design: X-Yachts Team
LOA: 14.99 m / 49.18 ft
LWL: 13.51 m
Beam: 4.60 m
Draft: 2.35 m, shallow: 1.95 m
Engine: 110 hp
Sail Area: Mainsail: 73.1 m², self tacking jib: 94% 53.3 m², genoa: 106%: 60.1 m², asymmetric spinnaker: 180 m²
Water capacity: 800 litres
Fuel capacity: 600 litres
Displacement: 17,000 kg
Price: POA

Source: “Sails Magazine“.