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X-119 is a 39 ′ 4 ″ / 12 m monohull sailboat designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts between 1988 and 1992.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Basic specs. from original builders brochure. (Rig dimensions from sample ORC certificate.)

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The X 119 is a 39.37ft fractional sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in fiberglass by X-Yachts between 1988 and 1992.

74 units have been built..

The X 119 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

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X-119 New 12 Metre One Design Designed and built in Denmark Winning Worldwide

l/zcklacfou-tcincl Ldwpmeni-deue/oi. tunuunq dirt ■orft j" For 10years, Niels Jeppesen, both Designer and Co-Director of X-YACHTS, has achieved worldwide recognition for his winning rf J production yachts. Successes include five overall victories at the % TON CUR and top results at theAdmiraVs Cup, and One These victories, in the most testing conditions at top international offshore race events, give X-YACHTS the required experience to build and develop their new designs for the '90s, and in their chouse of hull lines, deck equipment, and rig configurations. Experienced sailors...

Boat Speed and Performance - exceeding all expectations The X-119 is a continuation of X-YACHTS existing range of NON 10R One Design i.e. X-79 (S metres) andX-99 (10 metres). Almost 750 of these have been built, racing successfully worldwide, with theX-99 proving that a fast racer can also be cruised. The X-119\ LOA 39.4ft has been carefully designed down to the last detail. The rig is overspecified to earn,'the large main and sail areas. The tracks and winches are easily operated. The many trim positions provide optimum speed and performance in all weather and sea conditions. The cockpit...

' If you expect to find a pure racer interior in the X-119, you will be extremely surprised. Below is a veiy comfortable and attractive accomodation V / for S, yet it still meets the ' requirements of a racing yacht. Her main cabin, forepeak and 2 x double aft cabins provide privacy when cruising. For racing the inner berths in the aft cabin can be simply adjusted to provide additional berths outboard for offshore use, and the forepeak berths folded outboard to provide a large sail bin, beneath a large forward hatch. For the erasing owner, the galley is equipped with a gas cooker with...

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X 119 - X Yachts / STW002593

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Ambrose Yacht Sales

40′ X-Yachts X-119 1992

Make:   X-Yachts

Model:   X-119

Price: $49,000

Length: 40′

Fuel Type: Diesel

Location: Sayreville, NJ

AYS #: 1901MO

Call or Email Jerry Thompson direct for additional information or to schedule an appointment

Phone or Text: (732) 299-8810

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Please contact the listing broker Jerry Thompson directly at (732) 299-8810 or by email at [email protected] for additional information or to schedule an appointment

Builder/Designer:   

Designer:   Bob Johnson

Dimensions:

LOA: 39’4″

LWL:   33’6″

Ballast:   4,851#

Beam: 10’9″

Draft:   6’5″

Displacement:   11,466#

Fuel:   16 Gallons

Water: 26 Gallons

Waste: 20 Gallons

Engine Make:   Volvo Penta

Engine Year:   1992

Drive Type:   Sail Drive

Engine Model:   2003B

Engine Hours: Unknown

Propeller Type:   2 Blade

Engine Horsepower:   28

Engine Type:   Inboard

Propeller Material:   Bronze

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Accomodations

After the Race Enjoy Life Aboard!

Few serious racing yachts offer the upscale, comfortable and attractive interior of the X-119.  Three staterooms, two forward and one aft provide privacy for six when cruising with berths for an additional two in the main salon.  The traditional salon features opposing settees with a centerline drop leaf table large enough to accomodate the entire crew.  Storage spaces are located outboard.  Aft and to port is the full galley while to starboard is the ample nav station. With it’s cover removed the engine is easily accessed on all four sides. Notable features include:

• Full Length Opposing Settees
• Large Solid Centerline Drop Leaf Table
• Outboard Storage Shelves and Lockers
• Operable Hatch and Fixed Windows
• Traditional Wood Interior
• Teak and Holly Sole
• 12V Lighting
• Stainless Steel Sink with Hot & Cold Pressure Water
• Two Burner Alcohol Stove Top
• Ice Box (Located in Nave Station)
• Abundant Storage

Nav Station

• Full Size Chart Table
• Ample Room for Electronics
• Integrated Ice Box
• Electric Panel
• Standing Headroom
• Stowage lockers

Forward Stateroom:

• Hanging Lockers
• Overhead Hatch

Aft Staterooms:

• Double Berth 
• Privacy Door
• Hanging Locker
• Operable Port

Sail Inventory

• Mainsail Racing – Quantum Fushion IFM Kevlar/Mylar (2005 – Fair Condition)
• Mainsail Cruising – Quantum Cross-cut Dacron (2000 – Good Condition)
• Genoa #1 – Quantum QC Lt/Med Fushion 155% Tri-radial (2004 – Good Condition)
• Genoa #2 – Quantum  Fushion Heavy 148% (2001 – Fair Condition)
• Genoa #3 – Blade Dacron 100%  (2016 – Excellent Condition)
• Storm Jib – Housley (1994 – Excellent Condition)
• Spinnaker – Quantum 3/4oz Fractional, Code 2 asymmetrical, triradial (2006 – Excellent Condition
• Spinnaker – Quantum .6oz Masthead Symmetrical, triradial (2009 – Excellent Condition)
• Spinnaker  – Shore .6oz Fractional (1994 – Excellent Condition

Rigging and On-Deck Equipment

X-Citation features a fractional rig mast with running backstay and rod rigging.  The rig is over specified to handle the expected large main and sail areas. The deck layout and equipment were developed for easy handling yet are adjustable to provide optimal speed and performance in varied wind and sea state conditions.

• Fractional Rig
• Rod Rigging (Replaced 2014)
• Easy Kick Boom Vang
• Running Back Stay
• Carbon Fiber Spinnaker Pole
• Turnbuckles replaced in 2014
• Four Lewmar ST43 Two-Speed Primary Winches
• Two Lewmar ST40 Two Speed Secondary Winches
• Double Life-Lines
• Boarding Ladder
• Most Lines led to the Cockpit
• Cruising MackPack Sail Cover with Lazy Jacks (2014)
• The Cockpit Layout is Designed to Satisfy both Racers and Family Cruisers

Hull & Deck

This 12 meter racer’s designer’s mission was to produce an excellent sailor without conceding to influences from handicapping rules. The solid well thought out hull and deck are equally comfortably both racing and cruising.  

• Combined Lead (Torpedo) and Cast Iron (Top) Keel for High Stability and Powerful Sailing Ability
• Semi Elliptical Rudder
• High Quality Handworked GRP Sandwich Construction Reinforced at Keel and Deck Fittings (Fiberglass with Foam Core)
• Eight Hatches and Portholes
• Two Anchors, One 35lb CQR and One Large Danforth
• Anchor Locker
• Long Roomy Comfortable Cockpit
• Cockpit Cushions
• Cabin Top Grab Rails

Mechanical Systems

• Volvo Penta 2003B 3 Cylinder 28hp Diesel (1992)
• Volvo Penta Sail Drive
• Sail Drive Gator Seal Replaced (2014)
• Macerator (2014)

Electronics & Navigation

• Standard Horizon VHF Radio (Nav Station)
• Garmin 182C GPS/Map (Nav Station)
• Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrument
• Three Raymarine Multi-Displays
• ST4000 Autohelm
• Two Plastimo Bulkhead Mounted (2015)

Manufacturers X-119 Brochure 

Ambrose Yacht Sales LLC offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel.  A buyer should instruct his agents and/or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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X-Yachts X4-9 test: Danish yard strikes a tough balance with hybrid design

• April 11, 2019

The X4-9 is a stylish performance cruiser that is both manageable short-handed and can still win races, reports Pip Hare

Photos: Rick Tomlinson

The X4 9 is squarely aimed at the no-compromise sailor who wants it all. It combines a comfortable, stylish interior, with clean, beautiful lines on deck and can even be raced with a minimal crew. This is a tough balance to achieve, and so often compromise can lead to disappointment.

Setting out on one of the only blustery days of the summer, with a crew of four, I was intrigued to find out if this 50-footer could really deliver the whole package. Within ten minutes of leaving the berth I was glued to the helm, blasting upwind with a grin on my face. When a company has 40 years of design experience, hybrid does not necessarily mean compromise.

The X4 9 is the third model to launch in the new ‘Pure’ X range, following the impressive X4 3 and X6 5 that we tested two years ago. This popular new range aims to bridge the gap between the Xp performance and Xc cruising lines. Some 18 boats have already sold since the first hull launched early this year.

Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and performance is a tricky thing to achieve, but this boat appears to have it all. The stylish interior combines good looks and practicality. On deck the X4 9 cuts an equally subtle yet impressive figure. The pin stripes of a full teak deck run seamlessly from bow to stern with every piece of deck gear that may interrupt it recessed or covered.

Control lines – along with the sprayhood – are concealed beneath the completely uncluttered deck

Our test boat had twin carbon wheels on unobtrusive pedestals and carried a carbon rig and deep V-boom. No single item grabs the eye but the whole boat holds your attention. It’s a powerful yacht, yet one that can be simply managed solo using well laid-out electric controls – perfect for a greedy helmsman.

Leaving our berth in the Hamble River, the wind was gusting 18 knots, with grey clouds scudding across the sky. It was going to be a feisty day and I was interested to see how our small crew would cope.

Power on tap

Looking up the 20m (65ft 7in) mast, I sensed the effort of hoisting the mainsail but no sooner had those thoughts crossed my mind than the main was up and the self-tacking jib set. Our test boat had an upgrade to electric power for all four winches and so handling the 119m 2 sail area was effortless: without this option, a lot of huffing and puffing will doubtless be involved.

Gently pulling the wheel down we bore away and almost immediately began blasting along at over 7 knots, the X4 9 straining to go faster. The instant power didn’t seem to match with how easily all the sail appeared; it felt like we’d dropped the clutch on a high-revving engine and I half expected to see steam rising from the wake behind us.

A flush, uncluttered deck contributes to X4^9’s pleasingly clean lines

The wind was at the top limit for a full mainsail as we set off on a bouncy beat, which provided a dynamic and rapid ride. The X4 9 felt tender in transition from a standing start to being powered-up close hauled, heeling to around 20°, but once under way our angle of heel remained steady and appropriate for performance.

At a true wind angle of 44° the X4 9 stormed along at 7.5 knots giving a performance on the fast side of the cruising/racing spectrum. Helming from either position required only a light touch and even at maximum heel I felt completely secure standing against the single foot chock – even so, X-Yachts plan to offer a hinging steering ‘platform’ for greater stability on future models.

The low side deck only reached the back of my knees while standing and I wondered if this would be a compromise to comfort. In fact, it proved comfortable when heeled and felt natural with a great view of the sails and sea.

Ease of handling

The wind remained shifty and 20-knot bullets of breeze started to bully us as we tacked between shallows. Our test boat was fitted with an electric mainsheet traveller below decks, an optional feature I was hugely impressed by. The flat winder is effectively a captive winch system that drives the mainsheet car up and down the recessed track. The motor dropped the car fast enough to keep the X4 9 on its feet during the gusts and only required a light touch of a finger to power us back up.

The standard X4 9 package has a German mainsheet attached to a central point and no traveller. An increasing trend in cruising boats, this seems an acceptable shift from the barely effective coachroof travellers. However, given the ‘Pure’ X ethos is firmly grounded in a quality sailing experience, I was surprised that travellers are not standard. I personally struggle with the performance compromise when trimming a mainsail on vang and sheet alone.

I quizzed X-Yachts ’ founder and designer Niels Jeppesen on this and he responded that not all sailors actively use travellers and that, particularly on larger yachts, they can be dangerous for novice crews or guests. This is good reasoning but I feel the recessed and motorised solution to this problem is beautiful, practical and safe – I would pay the extra £7,000 to control the leech.

When we eventually capitulated to conditions, tucking in a first reef, the angle of heel reduced and our ride instantly became less twitchy with little effect on speed.

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For my first tack at the helm I announced “Ready to tack?” and received the confirmation from our crew of three. Steering slowly through the tack, I anticipated a flurry of activity, but instead watched the crew get up, cross the cockpit and settle themselves into the cushions again as the self-tacking jib flopped over. Again, I was surprised by the performance versus effort relationship. There is little for crew to other than to sit back and enjoy the ride.

All four winches are set to the back of the cockpit leaving the seating area entirely rope-free. Despite the frisky conditions, the waves only reached halfway down the coachroof, leaving the cockpit totally dry.

Primary and secondary winches are of equal size and set well apart for simultaneous use. The bank of jammers and rope organisers are far enough forward to allow ropes to be taken to either winch in a sensible radius. Controls could be reached by the helmsman leaning around the wheel.

The standard package comes with a self-tacking jib, though all boats are engineered to take longitudinal genoa tracks. Of the 18 boats sold to date, none have chosen that option. Our North 3Di jib had a number of holes in the clew, which provided surprisingly effective twist control on the breeze – move the shackle up a hole to reduce twist, down to open the top of the sail.

For reaching, a well-placed padeye attaches to the toerail to create an outboard lead. When powered up reaching under full main, we achieved 10 knots of boat speed at 100–110° to the true wind. I don’t imagine you would use the jib much below 150° true, as the position of the jib car makes it difficult to fill or pole-out, wing on wing. We made speeds of 7-8 knots dead downwind under main alone.

Our test boat carried a 200m 2 asymmetric spinnaker on a top-down furler, which we set in the lee of the Isle of Wight. Off-wind sails are flown from a padeye on the stemhead, as the stainless-steel bow roller has no bobstay so cannot support significant load.

We carried the spinnaker in winds from 14 knots up to 20 knots, managing wind angles of between 130° and 150° to the true wind. Our boat speed peaked at 12 knots and steering was fun but quite a handful at the higher wind angles.

In the stronger breeze, the 2.4m deep rudder kept a good grip but needed active interaction, resulting in fun and energetic sailing. I hogged the helm downwind, enjoying the ride and eating up the miles.

A self-tacking jib on an X? It helps make a powerful boat easy to handle when shorthanded

Stowage taken seriously

Stowage on deck is in ‘the ends’ with both a cavernous bow sail locker and a lazarette cum tender garage. The transom drops down to create a bathing platform, revealing a garage 2.5m wide between the rams. This is large enough to stow a small inflated tender and houses access hatches for steering gear, rudder bearings and the mainsheet traveller system.

There is dedicated liferaft stowage under the starboard cockpit seats, which lift entirely off a flat bottom enabling the raft to be slid-out rather than lifted.

The garage is 2.5m wide between rams, but the test boat packed in a 3.2m RIB with deflated bow

The recessed sprayhood sits beneath a number of teak deck panels. To raise it, all panels must be removed, the hood erected, before the panels are replaced. It’s a multistep process, so don’t expect to be putting this up and down during a day on the water, but it’s a stylish solution to the problem of ugly and cumbersome sprayhoods.

Under the water, the X4 9 uses the T-keel of the Xp but has deeper sections and more rocker, like the Xc, for a more comfortable motion upwind. Topsides culminate in a substantial moulded toerail, and there is a gentle sheerline as the deck rises up to meet a blunt bow.

Strength and quality are cornerstones of X-Yachts build and design. Hulls are vacuum-infused, post-cured epoxy foam sandwich, with three watertight bulkheads. Rod rigging is standard.

Interior fit-out is understated but with a soft and welcoming feel

Below decks

Below decks the Pure X4 9 is understated but stunning. The standard finish of Nordic oak is earthy but not dark and no reflective materials have been used in proximity to LED downlights to eliminate any ugly pinpoints of bright light. Overall the effect is soft and welcoming. The saloon felt instantly comfortable, a warm space with room both to live and practically stow all that’s needed.

The eyecatching centrepiece dining table is surrounded by a U-shaped sofa. There is stowage under the seats, accessed either via lifting tops on gas struts or deep pull-out drawers. Lockers at head level surround the entire cabin. All bench and cupboard tops are fitted with ergonomic fiddles, which add to a secure feeling moving around under way.

Located forward of the heads is a dedicated navstation. When not in use, instruments can be hidden from sight behind a locker door and, if a chartplotter is required, an additional wooden structure can be fitted over the chart table at eye-level.

The L-shaped galley is spacious and ergonomic, with white Corian worktops including a stove cover, a double sink, the option for two fridges and space for a microwave and the ubiquitous espresso machine. Opposite the galley is the aft heads, which has an integrated shower.

The X4^9 can sleep up to six

Smart cabins

The owner’s cabin is forward, an area flooded with light from two separate full-size deck hatches and bed-level hull windows. The main feature of this minimalist cabin is the large island bed and thick mattress. The bed lifts revealing stowage beneath. The ensuite heads is a generous size and has a separate shower cubicle.

The X4 9 is available with either two double guest cabins or a twin and a double aft cabin arrangement. Our test boat had the latter as well as bespoke fabric pipe cots.

The twin singles can be converted to a double using an insert, which creates versatility. Set up as a twin, the cabin did not feel cramped, there was plenty of room between the berths and I was able to sit comfortably upright on both bunks.

Engine room access is a bit of a squeeze

Both cabins have large hanging lockers and drawers as well as under-bunk stowage. Access to the space under the cockpit is through side hatches from both cabins – here there is room for a generator, and a washing machine should they be chosen as options.

Our test boat had an uprated 80hp engine which seemed to fill every inch of the space under the companionway. There are additional access panels on both side of the engine bay but you won’t be getting in there to service the engine without a bit of a wriggle.

Our verdict

The X4 9 is an impressive beast that certainly seems to have it all. It is elegant and stylish without being showy and the consistent, thoughtful design and high quality build will appeal enormously to the experienced sailor.

But the magic really happens when you hoist the sails. It kept me engaged from the first moment I grabbed the helm and I was blown away that such a dynamic sailing experience could be achieved with such little effort.

There’s no doubt that our test boat, with its carbon rig and top-quality sails, gave an enhanced performance, but even without these features I believe this boat could feed our sailing souls.

There is truly a delicate balance between comfort, style, performance and the effort required to sail a boat of this size, but the X4 9 has the potential to keep everyone happy. This is not a compromise – X-Yachts has nailed it.

Specification

Review of X-119

Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta 2002 diesel engine at 18.0 hp (13 kW), which gives a max speed about 5.4 knots.

The transmission is a saildrive.

The fuel tank which is made of stainless steel has a capacity of 60 liters (15 US gallons, 13 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for X-119 is 1.90, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for X-119 is about 223 kg/cm, alternatively 1253 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 223 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1253 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

What is Relative Speed Performance?

Maintenance

Are your sails worn out? You might find your next sail here: Sails for Sale

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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The 35-footer handicap market is crammed full of new launches, but the X-35 is unique in also being a genuine one-design. Andi Robertson put her to the test…

Getting any new one-design off the ground is a problem. The basic building blocks have to be right from day one, and achieving a critical mass in a relatively short period of time is essential. Designing a boat which will compete favourably on a variety of handicap systems is important. The boat must be at least interesting, rewarding and preferably reasonably demanding to sail.

There is a critical path to be followed where the manufacturer retains initial control, laying down the foundations, before passing it over to a well organised truly international class association only once the Class Rules are fully developed.

X-Yachts are old hands at developing one-design classes, both internationally and in the UK and Ireland. Their rich history of building very successful production raceboats — remember their 3/4 Tonners and One Tonners — gave way to the hugely successful X-99 class, which at different times was very popular throughout Northern Europe. In total the X-99 sold over 500 boats over 10 years before the Mark II was introduced and another 105 boats were built.

Of course the beauty of a successful one-design class is an almost guaranteed longevity for the design. Competition and re-sale values are not pegged to fashions dictated by handicap rules. Conversely, compare that with, say the X-119, which was an immense amount of fun to sail, but never found favour with the IRC rule and at one stage it was near impossible to give them away.

Design and development

Learning from the success of the X-99, and the X332 — which enjoyed success as a one-design and on handicap — as well as the likes of the Swan 45, about 18 months ago designer Niels Jeppesen and his team set about creating an modern equivalent of the X-99.

The brief was for a boat that was fun and interesting to sail in all wind strengths, while the modern market also requires a boat with a higher level of accommodation, comfort and finish than the spartan 99. It needed to be potent in winds under 12 knots for the Mediterranean market but simple enough to sail well for the average club racer. The adage with the X-99 was that it should be relatively straightforward to reach 95 per cent of potential within a few weeks, but the final few per cent could take years to master.

Since it was launched in February the X-35 has sold in excess of 160 boats worldwide with fleets in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden Italy and Switzerland. By summer 2007 X-Yachts expect sales of the 35 to exceed 200 boats.

Sales in the UK have been slightly slower than elsewhere because the market here is so driven by IRC. But 21 boats have now been sold: including three boats to Ireland, 10 destined for the Solent, three to the East Coast and two to Wales.

Four have been racing in the Garmin Winter Series. In the 23-boat class they finished third, fourth, eighth and 10th. ‘Cool Runnings’ finished even on points with ‘X-Dream’, our test boat, and also won her class in the Spring Series and Round the Island. The boat is very competitive up to about 15-16 knots of wind although after that it is quite short to compete against heavier yachts and especially IRC one-offs.

In 2007 there will be a UK class one-design programme. The intention is to have one-design racing for the Spring Series when 10 boats are expected to turn out, and there will be a class championship from July 12-14. Further afield the first X-35 Gold Cup was been held in Holland last July with 23 boats competing and the next one will be held during Kiel Week in Germany. At the moment delivery is still possible for Spring-early Summer 2007.

Build and layout

Construction is in keeping with the usual X-Yachts’ build. X-Yachts have always made a virtue of their robust construction. The solid galvanised steel chassis contains all the keel and rig loads and the X-35 does not scrimp in this department.

The hull uses a foam sandwich laminate using isophtalic polyester resin and biaxial E-glass cloth. The core is 15-20mm Divinycell. The deck is also a sandwich lay-up using multiaxial fabric. There is a teak finish to the cockpit seats, but otherwise the deck is pretty much free of wood which produces a clean-lined, slightly utilitarian feel.

The 2.15m (7.05ft) keel is L-shaped with a 1,700kgs bulb with a sensible aspect ratio to lean on, to ensure Joe Average can hold a tight lane off the start, vital in big fleet one-design racing.

The shrouds go out to the sheerline to give maximum support to the Nordic Masts aluminium rig, minimising the weight of section that can be used. The forestay and the verticals are apparently spec’d up a size from usual in order to fine tune the rig more accurately, particularly controlling mast bend and to prevent forestay sag. The other key feature is the 45:1 backstay arrangement which, common to the IMX 45 and 40, uses a ‘magic wheel’ under the cockpit sole.

The standard race rig utilises a large main, controlled by a single purchase A-style mainsheet, while the genoa is barber-hauled inboard to give a narrow sheeting angle. The standard sail package is one main, two 108 per cent jibs, one ORC heavy weather jib, a trysail and two spinnakers: an S2+ runner and an S3-4 all round spinnaker.

Under class rules sailmaker choice is open. There is a sail buttoning system which allows four new sails each year after an initial allowance of six plus four in year one. The crew is limited to two Group 3 sailors in class racing, and the rest must be Group 1 or 2. Group 2 or 3 drivers are only permitted if they own a minimum of 30 or 50 per cent of the boat’s total value repectively, and the overall crew weight allowance is 640kgs.

The deck layout is kept clean and simple. The mainsheet winches are to hand for the helm or the mainsheet trimmer. The cockpit is deep and safe. The open transom is similar to that of the IMXs. All the winches are by Harken with 40.2 Quattros on the halyards/kite sheets and 48.2s on the headsail.

Overall it is a pleasant-looking boat with nothing extreme or modern about it. The coachroof is quite chunky, making the boat look slightly topheavy from some angles but it is subtly styled. Personally I am not overly fond of the windowline, which I think makes the boat look quite traditional rather than modern, but then looks come a distant second to performance.

On the water

We had a perfect day on the Solent for our test sail, with 9-13 knots of wind and a huge dollop of winter sunshine — one of those days where you head out with a definite, rigid time window in mind, but it slips by quickly because we were all enjoying ourselves so much. Sadly we did not have the chance to see how the boat matches up on the racecourses but there was never any doubt that the X-35 did all that we asked of it, and more.

It is quick, lively and responsive but with a very simple, natural balance which will reward good sailing. It is a boat which is not easy to sail to its absolute optimum. It has a reputation for being harder to sail in the stronger wind ranges, which is probably justified, and requires a good knowledge of tuning the caps and lowers relatively aggressively and the top section using the backstay quite extensively.

The lower section of the mast is quite stiff to minimise forestay sagging. This can leave the boat easily overpowered when the breeze is up. According to X-Yachts guru Jochem Visser they have given away little time on IRC when it is over 18 knots of breeze to most boats when they pay close attention to this and are maxed on crew weight, sailing with 10.

Upwind there was little trouble in finding an easy groove and 6.8-6.9 knots, trading very little speed for height. With the big main the boat accelerates quickly out of tacks and is soon back up to max height and speed. With the barberhaulers on the jib it is essential to let the jib breathe in lighter winds and keep it powered up, leading the flow across the relatively large main. Downwind we had little to compare ourselves with, but the boat performed well with a relatively small crew. It would run deep happily with the conventional kite and felt quick. Most reports suggest there is little of that size which will touch the 35 downwind.

Bringing the bow up we were always in control in the bigger puffs, with the boat certainly keen to pop the bow, although we never quite had enough wind to sustain anything close to planing.

The X-35 is very light on the helm, pleasingly so. That makes it feel manoeuvrable, twitchy enough to reward precise small movements and accurate trimming. Compared with a conventional IRC leadmine it is relatively tender — consider it a Mumm 30 with an interior and you are somewhere closer. It may be dressed in the clothing of a sheep, but there is something feral to be tapped into on breezy downwind legs, while upwind in any weight of wind it will reward polished crew drills and sheer hard work. In that respect it is similar to the X-99, compared to the opposition at the top of IRC 2 — it can be as physically demanding and rewarding as you want it to be.

In terms of ergonomics it seemed to work well through the manoeuvres, while downstairs the saloon table removes easily for racing, There is a well-appointed, fully fitted interior with all the required bells and whistles for a family holiday, but the boat will sleep eight in relative comfort. It is open plan-looking aft, with two big doubles/twins which can be split with lee cloths. The galley includes a worktop, cooker with twin burner stove and good-sized oven on one side, plus a big coolbox on the other. Opposite, the nav station faces outboard, with a small flip-up seat on the side of the engine cover.

Forward there is a heads and wet hanging plus another hanging locker opposite. The forecabin is also comfortable, forming a perfectly acceptable living area when the boat is in holiday mode.

X-35 Review: Verdict

The X-35 offers an awful lot. X-Yachts are a premium brand and so the boat may cost a little more but the residual value is excellent and the market for this boat is certainly pan-European.

A UK fleet seems set and there is no reason why one-design fleets will not grow in Britain and Ireland with a little careful cultivation by X-Yachts GB. They need to ensure owners enjoy the experience and feel that tuning information is widely shared between the fleet so ensure that owners and crew feel they are racing like for like, even if they are not.

That said the boat does seem to have the potential to be competitive under IRC. The market for 35ft boats in the UK is possibly the hardestfought at the moment. It is a bigger boat all round than the First 34.7, but the X-35’s ‘USP’ is the One Design status.

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Make & Model

X-Yachts X-119

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

This X-119 is fully kitted out for racing. It has a large suite of sails and has the accommodation for twelve crew doing longer RORC or JOG Races or even a FASTNET Campaign, which this boat has done 9 of in her history. Yet, she could be used for cruising with her three-cabin layout and large saloon.

Volvo Penta 2020 20hp Folding propeller Sail drive Sail drive seal replaced July 2022 Last full engine service - July 2022

Electrical 2 x Exide 12V batteries - 2019/20 Shore power 240v ring main

Sloop rigged Standing rigging - 2020 Mast fully refurbished (inc. standing rigging£10k) Running rigging - regularly renewed All lines led aft Running backstay brand new in 2022 Keel-stepped mast Mast to bow-stowed spinnaker pole Main sheet traveller in cockpit

Sails Headsails

#4 jib. Elvstrom well used 3/10 #1 medium heavy Genoa 2006 North jib with taffeta 8/10 #4 Elvstrom 8/10 #1 Genoa Sobstad 8/10 #3 Genoa Sobstad Kevlar 7/10 #Ap Kevlar old. 5/10 #3 ultimate old Kevlar 5/10 Race #3 at Elvstrom. 8/10 Storm Jib Diamond 8/10 New storm jib with orange 9/10

Elvstrom old main 4/10 Ultimate single taffeta 2/3reefs, 5/10 Old main that came with boat (no bag) 5/10 Race main at Elvstrom in excellent condition 9/10

Small kite Rowson (very good condition) with quick launch bag 8/10 HW small kite s2 Elvstrom with quick launch bag 6/10 Medium AP spinnaker Elvstrom with quick launch bag 7/10 Medium Kite with quick launch bag. Excellent condition 8/10

Navigation Cockpit - GPS - Garmin GPSmap 188C Sounder Autopilot - Raymarine ST6002 SmartPilot Speed - Autohelm Depth - Raymarine ST60 Wind - Raymarine ST60+ 2 x Repeaters - Raymarine Graphic ST60+ Autohelm Series Compass - Raymarine ST60+ Compass - Contest

Chart table - GPS - Raymarine C70 GPS - Garmin GPS 152 Handheld GPS - Garmin GPS 76 AIS - Simrad AI50 VHF/DSC - ICOM IC-M601

Deck Tiller Steering with 2 x tiller extensions GRP deck Stainless steel bow pulpit and twin guardwires 2 x Deck hatches 4 x Lewmar 46 ST sheet winches in cockpit - recently serviced 2 x Lewmar 40 ST halyard winches on coach roof - recently serviced Bathing ladder Lewmar CQR Anchor with chain and rope

Safety EPIRB - 2021 Fire blanket Jon Buoy 2 x horseshoe buoys 12 x Lifejackets - in date

Canvas Sheet and halyard bags in cockpit Guard rail cushions

Miscellaneous Last antifouled - July 2022 New anodes - March 2021 New sea cocks - March 2021 New engine mounts - March 2021 Survey - 2020 copy available upon request

Accomodation

12 berths in 3 x cabins plus saloon Double forward V-berth 4 x singles (including 2 x bunk singles) in saloon 1 x double and 1 x bunk single in port quarter cabin 1 x double and 1 x bunk single in starboard quarter cabin 1 x heads with manual toilet and basin Refreshed interior - 2018 Red upholstery Folding leaf table in saloon with drinks storage Cool box

Construction

Documentation Bills of Sale evidencing 5 years clear title IRC RORC Rating Certificate - exp. 2019 SSR - expired March  2022

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

Engine Location

Propeller Type

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Double Berths

Single Berths

Cabin Headroom

1.87 meters

Displacement(kgs)

5200 kilograms

Drive Transmission Description

Engine Year

Engine Type

Fuel Tanks Capacity

No of Heads

Winged Keel

Water Tanks Capacity

ABOUT X-YACHTS X-119

The X-Yachts X-119 is a 39 feet long that boasts a 11 feet beam. and a draft of 2 meters.This 1992 diesel X-Yachts X-119 is powered by a Volvo Penta 2020, with 20.0 horsepower. The X-Yachts X-119 is made of fiberglass.

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Yacht Summary

• Manufacturer: X-Yachts
• Model: X-119
• Build Year: 1991
• Lying: France
• Price: Sold
• Dealer: X-Yachts France
• Contact: Jean-Luc Chalant
• Phone: +33 (0) 494 45 37 33
• Email: [email protected]

Standard Specification

Standard X-119 brochure

Exterior Details

• White hull with red stripes
• Non skid gel coat color grey
• Electric Windlass 2015
• 6 x winchs ST
• Racing Mainsail
• Medium Genoa
• Light Genoa

Mast & Rigging

• JOHN MAST 2 spreaders
• Rod rigging from 2010
• Spinnaker deck fitting

Accommodation

• 3 cabins layout
• Volvo 2003 28 HP
• Gas cooking with oven
• 12V Outlets, 220V Outlets.
• Battery charger 2015
• Automatic electric bilge pump

Electronics

• Wind Station (ATH)
• Log and speed ATH

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BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - A sustainable way of disposing of old boats is coming to the Lowcountry this summer. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, or DHEC, is testing out a vessel turn-in program.

The program is part of DHEC’s effort to keep abandoned and derelict vessels out of the water. They say abandoned vessels can damage coastal ecosystems and also become navigational hazards for boaters. Boats that are turned in will be dismantled into separate materials, where they will be thrown away or recycled, if possible. Fiberglass will be used to create an alternative fuel for a South-Carolina based cement kiln.

Accepted applicants can either haul their boats to drop-off sites or have them picked up by DHEC contractors. DHEC says working with local contractors is an important part of the program.

“There’s so many moving parts to this project, so we need somebody that’s able to transport these vessels, we need somebody that’s able to break them down, we need someone that has knowledge of the different recycling avenues, and of course someone with a huge shredder that can shred the fiberglass hulls,” said Julia Chrisco, Coastal Services Project Manager, SC DHEC.

You can find links to apply for the vessel turn-in program here . Applications are due on April 5.

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