| Main features | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Model | Xc 42 | Xc 42 |
Version | Standard | Shoal draft |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Offshore fast cruising sailboat | Offshore fast cruising sailboat |
Sailboat builder | X-Yachts | X-Yachts |
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Country | Denmark | Denmark |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyester with galvanized steel frame | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyester with galvanized steel frame |
First built hull | 2009 | 2009 |
Last built hull | 2019 | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) and 2 Chistera foils | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) and 2 Chistera foils |
Helm | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels |
Rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | A | A |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 440160 2017 | 440160 2017 |
| Main dimensions | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Hull length | 42’12.81 m | 42’12.81 m |
Waterline length | 37’ 7”11.47 m | 37’ 7”11.47 m |
Beam (width) | 13’ 6”4.1 m | 13’ 6”4.1 m |
Draft | 6’ 11”2.1 m | 5’ 7”1.7 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 25133 lb11400 kg | 25133 lb11400 kg |
Ballast weight | 11376 lb5160 kg | 11376 lb5160 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron fin with lead bulb | Cast iron fin with lead bulb |
| Rig and sails | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area | 1187 ft²110.3 m² | 1187 ft²110.3 m² |
Downwind sail area | 2273 ft²211.2 m² | 2273 ft²211.2 m² |
Mainsail area | 570 ft²53 m² | 570 ft²53 m² |
Genoa area | 617 ft²57.3 m² | 617 ft²57.3 m² |
Solent area | 476 ft²44.2 m² | 476 ft²44.2 m² |
Symmetric spinnaker area | 1611 ft²149.7 m² | 1611 ft²149.7 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 1703 ft²158.2 m² | 1703 ft²158.2 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi 19/20 | Sloop Marconi 19/20 |
Mast configuration | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 2 | 2 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | Single-strand (ROD) | Single-strand (ROD) |
| Performances | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 234 ft²/T21.78 m²/T | 234 ft²/T21.78 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 449 ft²/T41.7 m²/T | 449 ft²/T41.7 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 214 | 214 |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 45 % | 45 % |
Critical hull speed iAs a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. This leads to the concept of "hull speed".The hull speed is obtained by multiplying the square root of the waterline length (in feet) by 1.34. | 8.22 knots | 8.22 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 66 gal250 liters | 66 gal250 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Cockpit | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system |
Cabin(s) | 3 | 3 |
Berth(s) | 6 | 6 |
Head(s) | 2 | 2 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 137.4 gal520 liters | 137.4 gal520 liters |
Fridge/ice-box capacity | 37 gal140 liters | 37 gal140 liters |
Maximum headroom | 6’ 2”1.9 m | 6’ 2”1.9 m |
| Fore cabin | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Berth length | 6’ 7”2 m | 6’ 7”2 m |
Berth width | 5’ 2”1.6 m | 5’ 2”1.6 m |
| Aft cabin | Xc 42 Standard | Xc 42 Shoal draft |
Berth length | 7’2.14 m | 7’2.14 m |
Berth width | 4’ 10”1.46 m | 4’ 10”1.46 m |