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THE IDEAL PERFORMANCE CRUISER BY X-YACHTS OF DENMARK

X-442 MK II FROM X-YACHTS OF DENMARK ounded in 1979, X-Yacht is today one of the largest and most modern production yards in Northern Europe.Throughout the 80s and into the 90s the X-Yachts name has become synonymous with the production af Grand Prix racing yachts and to date X-Yachts has captured a total of 9 World Championships in the fiercely competetive I -ton and 3/4 ton fleets. Parallel with the development and application of cutting edge technology and design in the racing field, X-Yachts has increasingly concentrated on developing contemporary, high caliber performance cruising...

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n deck nothing has been spared to ensure the simple and efficient operation of the X-442 MKII. All control lines and halyards are led below the deck surface to the cockpit winches, deck recessed anchor winch and anchor chain locker, stainless steel bow roller, open bow pulpit, and optional blue canvas sprayhood which can be nicely stored in an integrated canvas cover. Some items such as the cockpit table, instruments, and teak deck are optional.

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INTERIOR DESIGN BY X-YACHTS -YACHTS' design team, supervised by Niels Jeppesen has attached great importance to producing a beautiful, timeless and functional teak interior The headliner of the X-442 MK II is moulded in white GRP and incorporates halogen lighting throughout. The custom switch panel is conveniently located at the navigation station and equipped with digital Volt and Amp meters as well as gauges for fuel and water.The panel is divided to handle both 12V D.C. and 230 V /MOV shore power and / or ship's generator supply.

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a he same level of quality production methods and techniques are used on the X-442 MK II as implemented for the production of the larger X-Yachts models. Countless curved timber mouldings, carefully selected teak veneer and top quality joinery work all typify the interior of the X-442 MK II. Only the best of materials have been used to produce a yacht of true luxury and style.

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J n the galley, all drawers run on ball bearing tracks, and equipment such as the stainless steel BH 3 burner gas oven, tap fittings, door handles, pressure pumps etc. are all of the highest quality Toilet and showering arrangements on the boat are designed with the comfort and privacy of the owner and his guests in mind, all finished with easy to clean inner mouldings, high quality fittings and ample lighting. The owner’s stateroom is equipped with 2 armchairs, vanity table and plenty of hanging locker space as well as storage below the large double berth.

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II scantlings, right from the laminate schedule of the hull and decks to the dimensions and choice of materials for the rudder stock, keel bolts and cha-inplates are controlled and approved by the highly respected American Bureau of Shipping.The ABS approved rudder stock is directly laminated to the rudder blade to produce an immensely strong structure.The whole rudder blade assembly is then supported by low friction roller bearings at both hull and deck for optimal feel and control. Keel, rig and hull loads are translated directly to a massive 500 kg galvanized floor frame which is a true...

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NIELS JEPPESEN TALKS ABOUT THE X-442 MK II y guiding aim back in the mid 90s while designing the X-442 MK II was to create a yacht that was first and foremost a truly seaworthy, modern cruising yacht. She also had to be beautiful and fast, and just as important, she also had to be built to a standard that exceeded even the exacting demands set by today's international market. Now some years after her first debut, I do feel that we came quite close to our high expectations and with the »upda-ting« early 1999 of her keel and rudder to our latest best proven models as well as a slight...

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