| Main features | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 Shoal draft |
Model | Xc 45 | Xc 45 |
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 | 2008 | 2008 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
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Appendages | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) |
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) | 560160 2020 | 560160 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 Shoal draft |
Hull length | 45’ 6”13.86 m | 45’ 6”13.86 m |
Waterline length | 41’ 11”12.76 m | 41’ 11”12.76 m |
Beam (width) | 14’ 2”4.32 m | 14’ 2”4.32 m |
Draft | 7’ 2”2.2 m | 5’ 11”1.8 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 29145 lb13220 kg | 29145 lb13220 kg |
Ballast weight | 13151 lb5965 kg | 13151 lb5965 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron fin with lead bulb | Cast iron fin with lead bulb |
| Rig and sails | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area | 1363 ft²126.6 m² | 1363 ft²126.6 m² |
Downwind sail area | 2597 ft²241.3 m² | 2597 ft²241.3 m² |
Mainsail area | 660 ft²61.3 m² | 660 ft²61.3 m² |
Genoa area | 703 ft²65.3 m² | 703 ft²65.3 m² |
Solent area | 546 ft²50.7 m² | 546 ft²50.7 m² |
Jib area | 475 ft²44.1 m² | 475 ft²44.1 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 1938 ft²180 m² | 1938 ft²180 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 |
Mast configuration | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 3 | 3 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | Single-strand (ROD) | Single-strand (ROD) |
| Performances | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 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. | 244 ft²/T22.64 m²/T | 244 ft²/T22.64 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. | 465 ft²/T43.16 m²/T | 465 ft²/T43.16 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. | 180 | 180 |
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. | 8.67 knots | 8.67 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 Shoal draft |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 116.2 gal440 liters | 116.2 gal440 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | Xc 45 Standard | Xc 45 Shoal draft |
Cockpit | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system |
Cabin(s) | 3 | 3 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 6 / 8 | 6 / 8 |
Head(s) | 2 | 2 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 162.5 gal615 liters | 162.5 gal615 liters |