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X-35

One-design class · Niels Jeppesen · X-Yachts · since 2005

Boats
12
Results
44
Wins
28
Races
21
Length
10.61m
Beam
3.27m
Draft
2.15m
Weight
4.5t
Sail area
74m²
Official builder page
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Why sailors choose the X-35

The X-35 is X-Yachts' 35-foot one-design, where closed class rules mean results come down to crew work, and it also races under handicap. Testers liked its light-air pace, crisp steering and many upwind adjustments, though it is quite tender and subtle to sail well. The interior is basic for its size.

  • Strict one-design class with large fleets in Europe
  • Quick in light air with crisp, light steering
  • Lots of rig and sail controls to tune upwind
  • Can also race IRC and other handicap systems
  • Fairly tender; subtle to sail at its best
  • Cramped galley and nav station, little stowage

Our note

Most successful

  1. 1Yellow Rose8 wins · 8 results
  2. 2Oxygen7 wins · 8 results
  3. 3Symfony3 wins · 6 results

Specifications

One-design class

Designer
Niels Jeppesen
Builder
X-Yachts
First built
2005
Length
10.61m
Waterline
9.12m
Beam
3.27m
Draft
2.15m
Displacement
4,490kg
Ballast
1,700kg
Sail area upwind
74m²
Keel
bulb

Published figures for the design; individual boats are often modified. Sources: boat-specs.com

What sailors and testers say · in our words, from the linked pages

  • Light and sensitive on the helm and nimble upwind, but tender and subtle; crews should log settings to learn her; the interior is weakest.

    Yachting World test by Matthew Sheahan · Yachting World, 2006

  • It accelerated well and made almost six knots upwind in five knots of wind, with frictionless steering; the symmetric kite felt dated.

    Sailing World Racer/Cruiser of the Year review by Alan Andrews · Sailing World, 2007