The X 43 is a 42.42ft fractional sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in fiberglass by X-Yachts between 2003 and 2010.
169 units have been built.
The X 43 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.
Main features
| Model | X 43 | ||
| Length | 42.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.02 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.22 ft | ||
| Country | Denmark (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.02 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 159.61 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.57 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.22 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18960 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8157 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 901 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 402.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 498.09 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.75 ft | ||
| J | 15.27 ft | ||
| P | 52.43 ft | ||
| E | 19 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | X-Yachts | ||
| Designer | Niels Jeppesen | ||
| First built | 2003 | ||
| Last built | 2010 | ||
| Number built | 169 |