The Launch of X-Yachts X4⁹ Electric – A Green Sailing Experience in Denmark
16 July 2025 · 3 min · 429 views · Haderslev
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The X-Yachts X4.9 Mark II Electric launched in early June 2025 at the X-Yacht production facility in Haderslev, southern Denmark.▶ 0:00 The boat is the latest in X-Yachts' electric lineup, which now spans the X-4.0, X-4.3, X-47, and X-4.9 models.▶ 1:35 X-Yachts CEO Crane describes the Mark II as incorporating lessons from the first 50 X-4.9 hulls built, with improved cockpit ergonomics and a redesigned stern.▶ 1:20 The drivetrain uses two motors and two servo props, which enable regenerative charging under sail and give the helmsman independent thrust on each side for precise harbour manoeuvring.▶ 2:58 The CEO argues electric suits sailing yachts specifically because engines run only in light air and port entries, unlike powerboats that need continuous propulsion.▶ 2:03 Owners Orit and Izzy, who commissioned the boat, attended the launch and participated in a friendly regatta in Haderslev.▶ 0:12 A brief test sail confirmed silent operation.▶ 1:16 The dual-servo-prop configuration both balances the boat and recovers battery charge while sailing.▶ 2:58
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