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x-yachting 2013 33 x
performance
s ince hull number one took to the water in april 2012, the third member of the x
performance
family continues to spread its wings with sales across europe and the southern hemisphere. with the
extra
length allowing for both additional innovative cruising features and more straight-line speed, the xp 50 is a true dual-purpose cruiser-racer and consolidates over 30 years of
design
acumen by the danish yard in producing
performance
yacht
design
s. hence it is no surprise that the elegant xp 50 has been nominated for european yacht of the year 2012-13 in the
performance
cruiser category. following on from the successful xp 44 and xp 38, the xp 50 features a carbon keel structure for maximum safety and ultimate stability. in line with her smaller sisterships the xp 50 utilises epoxy infusion build processes for improved stiffness with reduced weight, while with her longer waterline length the x-yachts
design
team have optimised the buoyancy distribution of the xp 50 with a plumb bow and deeper rocker line amidships for
extra
speed. a low wetted surface area ensures sparkling downwind
performance
even in light airs, while topside flare guarantees there is plenty of power available to hand when required.
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