Cruising sailing yacht X-73

3-cabinwith deck saloonwith bowsprit

An X-612 owner wanted X-Yachts to supply his final yacht. X-Yachts 73 took the company’s experience to new levels and integrated as many complex installation systems as possible. Two of these fantastic, true blue water cruisers were built. Production Years: 2001 — 2001 Number Built: 2 X-Yachts 73 hull tt 001 "Grand Prix 73" was launched in mid June 2001, and initial sea trials were schedulcd for July and August. Aftcr a few outings in the fjord at the yard, her fïrst real tnal was to sail a 300-mi:e passage from the boatyard in Haderslev. Denmark, to the South coast of Norway. Under dark skies and a gusty 25-30 knots the crew sel oui on a beam reach under furled genoa only. Boat speed soon built to over 10 knots and Grand Prix 73 was revelling in the blustery conditions, averagmg 10.5 knots for the first 5 hours. As the wind eased to under 20 knots and came ahead to make a true beat, the mainsail was hoisted from its Carbon boom shell and the genoa unfurled. For the next 6 hours she ate up the miles to windward averaging 10.2 knots ( 12 knots over the ground with a strong north flowing current). The captive winches manage the main halyard, mainsheet and genoa sheet with Controls at the outside and inside steenng stations, so the main tasks on this voyage (apart from navigation and the cccasional push of a button to trim sails) was to cook. to eat and to load the dishwasheri As the wind eased more, the sails were furled, and the twin Yanmar 100 HP engines gave just under 10 knots at an easy 2600-RPM. 26 Hours and 285 NM fogged since Haderslev, the stem anchor was let go. and the crew stepped ashore to the diiïs of South Norway s rugged coastline.