| Main features | X-50 Standard | X-50 Shoal draft |
Model | X-50 | X-50 |
Version | Standard | Shoal draft |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat |
Sailboat builder | X-Yachts | X-Yachts |
Sailboat designer | ||
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 |
Number of hulls built | 63 | 63 |
First built hull | 2004 | 2004 |
Last built hull | 2011 | 2011 |
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 |
| Main dimensions | X-50 Standard | X-50 Shoal draft |
Hull length | 50’15.24 m | 50’15.24 m |
Waterline length | 43’ 1”13.14 m | 43’ 1”13.14 m |
Beam (width) | 14’4.28 m | 14’4.28 m |
Waterline beam (width) | 11’ 11”3.63 m | 11’ 11”3.63 m |
Draft | 9’ 10”3 m | 7’ 11”2.4 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 27337 lb12400 kg | 27337 lb12400 kg |
Ballast weight | 10935 lb4960 kg | 10935 lb4960 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron / lead fin | Cast iron / lead fin |
| Rig and sails | X-50 Standard | X-50 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area | 1667 ft²154.9 m² | 1667 ft²154.9 m² |
Downwind sail area | 2921 ft²271.4 m² | 2921 ft²271.4 m² |
Mainsail area | 829 ft²77 m² | 829 ft²77 m² |
Genoa area | 839 ft²77.9 m² | 839 ft²77.9 m² |
Solent area | 671 ft²62.3 m² | 671 ft²62.3 m² |
Jib area | 554 ft²51.5 m² | 554 ft²51.5 m² |
Symmetric spinnaker area | 2093 ft²194.4 m² | 2093 ft²194.4 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 (carbon fiber spars as an option) | Aluminum spars (carbon fiber spars as an option) |
Standing rigging | Single-strand (ROD) | Single-strand (ROD) |
| Performances | X-50 Standard | X-50 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. | 311 ft²/T28.91 m²/T | 311 ft²/T28.91 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. | 545 ft²/T50.66 m²/T | 545 ft²/T50.66 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. | 155 | 155 |
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. | 40 % | 40 % |
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. | 8.80 knots | 8.80 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | X-50 Standard | X-50 Shoal draft |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Accommodations and layout | X-50 Standard | X-50 Shoal draft |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit | Open aft cockpit |
Cabin(s) (min./max.) | 3 / 4 | 3 / 4 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 6 / 8 | 6 / 8 |
Head(s) | 3 | 3 |