X 79
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The X 79 is a 26.12ft fractional sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in fiberglass by X-Yachts between 1979 and 1994.
468 units have been built.
The X 79 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | X 79 | ||
| Length | 26.12 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.45 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.36 ft | ||
| Country | Denmark (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 100%
| Sail area / displ. | 24.56 (100%) | the closest to 24.57 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 49.81 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 142.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.21 | ||
| Capsize | 2.63 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.36 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2965 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1477 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.14 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 316 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 131.56 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 184.19 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29.90 ft | ||
| J | 8.80 ft | ||
| P | 32.60 ft | ||
| E | 11.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 468 |
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