X-Yachts Xp 55
The Danish builder X-Yachts, founded in 1979 by brothers Lars and Niels Jeppensen, has focused on creating high-quality cruiser-racers for many years now. Mixing lightweight construction techniques with no-nonsense structural integrity, the company has a well deserved reputation for putting out boats that are both fast and sturdy, and the Xp 55 model (the “p” is for performance!) is no exception. Recently introduced to the U.S. market, this sexy but practical Euro speedster has also been recognized as the “Best Flagship Monohull” in SAIL’s 2019 Best Boats competition.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
The hull structure is a mix of fiberglass and carbon fiber, with a Corecell foam core and set in vacuum-infused epoxy resin. The entire structure is post-cured in an oven
