Xc 42
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Pablo Picasso he Xc 42 was launched in 2009, following the same philosophy as the Xc 45. The second yacht in the Xcruising range, offers no-compromise comfort and impressive pace combined with ease of handling. Following extensive feedback from a large group of Xc owners, as well as our own experience over the last 6 years, 2014 marked the launch of the NextGeneration Xc 42. The new Xc 42 builds upon the success of the Xcruising range with an updated specification including a larger bathing platform and larger hull portlights as well as new interior styling, which is more open and with more...

“ This yacht touches perfection in all areas.” Bateaux magazine 4

DESIGNER’S COMMENTS Designer’s comments ne of the main differences between the Xperformance and Xcruising ranges is the hull design. The Xc range, with its deeper hull sections, provides a greater interior volume for tanks and other essential cruising equipment. Deeper V-shaped forward hull sections ensure a smooth and comfortable motion when the yacht is sailed into waves (either under sail or engine). The greater displacement allows for a heavier keel to be fitted. The large fuel and freshwater tanks and the heavy battery bank are all strategically located low and central in the yacht for...

DECK LAYOUT Deck layout The Xc 42 to port shows optional teak laid decks on coach roof and side decks and toughened glass windshield.

XCRUISING QUALITIES Xcruising qualities esigned and developed for longdistance cruising, the Xc 42 takes many of the qualities of the performance X-Yachts such as rod rigging and fully encapsulated keels, but also has many features that make it ideal for offshore passage making: • A powerful engine in a well insulated Hydraulic backstay adjuster compartment, with a 3-bladed folding propeller • Large fuel and fresh water tanks, all strategically located low and central in the yacht for optimum weight distribution • An immensely strong steel hull girder frame, A frame bowsprit (optional)...

“A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for” William G. T. Shedd

SAILING EXPERIENCE Owners’ comments Two of our owner’s describe their Xc 42 experiences... Family Kortbeek, Holland “Asking someone why they are sailing an X-Yacht is to suddenly dealing with Force 7 headwinds, but our like asking a person why they are driving a German car: Xc 42 handles both without any problem. Moreover, as ‘Driving pleasure’. It is the combination of speed and we often want to anchor in remote bays, looking for trimming possibilities on the one hand and comfort wide skies and tranquillity, it is great to have a boat and sea-going behaviour on the other. that allows us to...

DECK LAYOUT Deck layout Both boats shown with optional sidedeck teak. Boat to port is shown with optional coachroof teak and fixed windscreen. 16 16

DECK DETAILS All halyards pass below the deck surface and are stored in the cockpit floor self draining “bin”. Self-draining, acrylic dropboard is supported by gas struts for easy adjustment. Folding teak cockpit table with GRP instrument support designed to fit a chart plotter and binnacle compass. Storage in centre of table. The ‘standard’ Xc 42 comes with stainless steel wheel crash bars. Optional enlarged crash bars with integrated engine throttle and/or Stainless steel ventilation dorades are mounted on the coach roof, with stainless steel protection bar, provide excellent ventilation...

DECK DETAILS Cockpit protection Stainless steel winches (...) Image above displays optional windshield with the raised spray hood The standard spray hood rests in a “sock” when folded. The standard spray hood is supported by three stainless steel frames. For canvas colour options, see page 22-23. Xc 42 comes optional with an aluminium framed windshield with toughened glass. The optional windshield with the raised spray hood.

EXTERIOR STYLE Hull style options Hull trim stripes A standard Xc 42 comes in a white gelcoat with steel grey (RAL 7011) waterlines and sheerline stripe, optional light grey (RAL 7035) waterlines and sheerline stripe. White hull with steel grey stripes White hull with light grey stripes Exterior fabrics Choose between standard dark grey (Swela 37365) or alternative silver grey (Swela 37362) for sprayhood, bimini, cockpit tent, cockpit cushions, boom cover, forestay cover, cockpit table and wheel covers. Other colours on request. Markilux dark grey (Swela 37365) Markilux silver grey (Swela...

“Quality begins on the inside... then works its way out” Bob Moawad X-YACHTS Xc 42

INTERIOR LAYOUT Interior layouts Two interior layouts are offered with a variety of surface finishes, see p36-37 for more details. Standard layout Owner’s cabin forward, with owner’s head compartment with separate shower including space for an optional washing machine. Large saloon with seating for 6 around the table, plus additional sofa on starboard side. Dedicated forward facing nav station with ample space for charts. Spacious galley with 3-burner stove and optional front opening fridge. Aft ‘wet’ head with pull out shower. Spacious aft double cabins with storage under berth. Optional...

The spacious saloon is flooded with natural light from hull and coachroof portlights as well as from deck hatches. The saloon table proves the high level of detailing, can double in size when needed, accommodates wine storage and a drawer unit. Above: The standard Xc 42 saloon with optional galley transverse cupboard. Right: Book shelf with adjustable book brackets on port and starboard. Far Right: Wooden grills hide speakers for the optional entertainment systems.

The spacious galley has all the facilities positioned wHandrails on the companionway and along the within easy reach and offers plenty of storage coach roof provide security under way. space. A Corian counter-top with top-loading fridge, top loading deep freezer, front opening fridge, shelves, drawers and lockers creating a stylish space Nespresso coffee machine, microwave and foot Optional extras include a transverse top cupboard, rectangular sink with single lever mixing tip and a gimballed oven, a tinted glass splashback, a pumped saltwater tap. X-YACHTS Xc 42