Xc 45
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In six years, 250 Xc yachts, of which almost a quarter were Xc 45s, have sailed nearly

Pablo Picasso the first of a new breed of cruising prestigious title of "European Yacht of the Year 2009" in the "Luxury Cruiser" category. Following extensive feedback from a large group of Xc owners, as well as our own experience over the last 6 years, 20t4 marks the launch of 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 natural light without compromising safety

"If you thought this was just going to be another X-Yachts branded performance cruiser think again!" Toby Hodges, Yachting World, Great Britain

The next-generation Xc 45 features an improved new interior bringing new innovative features, whilst maintaining the practical layout of a boat designed to be used at sea. Niels Jeppesen Design Director

Designed and developed for long- 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 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, taking the loads from the composite lead/cast iron keel as well as from the keel stepped mast Deeper hull sections provide a greater...

Owner's comments Two of our owners describe their Xc 45 experience... Dave & Dee Keavy, Australia "Five years ago we began our love affair with our Xc 45, Soiero. We picked her up from the factory and spent two wonderful seasons cruising around Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Seeing places and sailing in conditions so different to our native Australia. This included a trip of a life time through the Gota and Trollhattan canals from the east to the west coast of Sweden. But the Mediterranean was always our goal and with the assistance of the factory we had her put on a truck and sent to...

John & Aafe Oldridge, England John has been sailing for over 60 years. The last two boats he owned with his wife Aafe were Swans. They began the search for their next yacht in which they wanted to cruise short handed with good "/ wanted a boat that was fast, comfortable and The extra displacement and depth to the hull gives an exceptionally easy motion in a sea-way, while her high ballast-ratio and tall sophisticated rig with rod-rigging and hydraulics as standard, ensure sparkling performance that will satisfy owners who are more used to racing yachts. The combination of a large mainsail...

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. The 'standard' Xc 45 comes with stainless steel wheel crash bars. Optional enlarged crash bars with integrated engine throttle and/or thruster controls on the starboard wheel. Stainless steel self-tailing Andersen Winches, which can be upgraded to be electrical powered, are part of Xc 45 s comprehensive standard quality. Folding teak cockpit table with GRP instrument support, designed to fit a chart plotter and...

Cockpit protection 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.

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. Dark grey Silver grey

"Quality begins on the inside,,,

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 bead compartment and separate shower. 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 layout Owner's cabin forward, with owner's head compartment with separate shower....

The spacious saloon is flooded with light from coachroof portlights and deck hatches. The large dining table with integrated wine bottle compartment can comfortably host 6 guests. Seating consists of a spacious U-Sofa on port side and an additional sofa or seats on starboard side, depending on layout.

The spacious galley has all the facilities positioned within easy reach and plenty of storage space. A Corian counter-top and tinted splashback create a stylish space. Handrails at the companionway and along the coach roof provide security under way.

Above: Standard features include: Corian worktop with top loaded fridge, a gimballed oven, toughened glass splash back, a rectangular sink with single lever mixing tap and shelves, drawers and lockers providing storage space for cutlery, Right: Optional extras include: loaded deep freezer, front opening fridge. Nespresso coffee machine. Microwave and foot pumped Upper Left: Drawers have hidden runners that allow the drawer to be fully pulled out. The drawers feature soft close and self locking catches.

The standard layout of the Xc 45 features a dedicated forward facing navigation station. It is the Xc 45's communication centre with ample room for literature and navigational instruments, as well as being the main hub for the yacht's electrical systems. The nav station includes a large chart table with paper chart storage and drawers below. The top cupboard above the chart table can house a chart plotter. Additional instruments and VHF are fitted outboard of the chart table. This pane! also houses the main electrical distribution panel for the boat.