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Inside the Xquisite 60 Solar Sail | Full Tour of the X60 Solar-Powered Catamaran
October 27, 2025 · 15 min · 35K views · Annapolis, Maryland
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The Xquisite 60 Solar Sail is a 60-foot performance cruising catamaran designed for single-handed, long-distance ocean passage-making. The vessel features a hybrid propulsion system utilizing twin 110-horsepower Yanmar engines paired with 15-kilowatt electric motors that function as generators to charge a 60-kilowatt-hour battery bank.1:47 Six kilowatts of tempered glass solar panels integrated into the hardtop provide power for 48-volt DC systems, including air conditioning and induction cooking.5:08 The deck layout prioritizes single-handed operation with all downwind sail sheets routed through a targa arch to a central helm station equipped with hydraulic furlers and electric winches.2:53 Redundancy features include dual autopilots, dual watermakers, and a dedicated rainwater collection system.7:51 The interior utilizes universal shore power and appliance outlets, while the hull design raises the cabin floor to provide king-size walk-around berths at a standard height.13:16 Construction incorporates carbon fiber for the boom and shade structures, with a displacement of 60,000 pounds and a 29-foot beam.8:45
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