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Xc 45

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & spade rudder · 2008–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
43.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
20.4
Displacement / length
177.4
Comfort ratio
30.7
Capsize screening
1.85
Hull speed
8.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2119
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
2008–present
Designer
Jeppesen, Niels Jeppesen
Builder
X Yachts

Design & history

The XC-45 was updated in 2015 with the same hull but additional storage, a larger swim platform, cosmetic upgrades, increased ballast, and an 80 hp Yanmar engine.

Notable features
Shallow draft option: 1.80m / 5.90'2015 update retained same hull with additional storage and larger swim platformBallast increased to 5,965 kg / 13,150 lbsYanmar engine with 80 hp

Curated reference notes

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