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X-79

Built by X-Yachts (DEN) • Designed by Niels Jeppesen
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X-79 - Photo
X-79 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1979
Last Built: 1994
Number Built: 468

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 7.96 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.40 m
Beam: 2.88 m
Draft (Max): 1.33 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 1,345 kg
Ballast: 670 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 12.22 m²
Mainsail Area: 17.11 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 29.33 m²
Sail Area (reported): 29.36 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 9.11 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 2.68 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 9.94 m
E (Boom Length): 3.44 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Type: Outboard

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.14 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 24.07
SA/Displacement (Reported): 24.56
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 49.81%
Displacement/Length: 142.93
Comfort Ratio: 10.21
Capsize Screening: 2.63
S-Number: 4.49

Notes

The X-79 was the first boat built by X-Yachts. Thanks to Paul Keller for providing updated information.