X-79 X-Yachts
Colijnsplaat, The Netherlandson the market since 10 days
€16,900
KS
Koen Steegers
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About
A very well-equipped and meticulously maintained X-79 for the sailor who appreciates speed, sailing performance and quality.
We purchased this X-79 in 2016 after more than a year of searching for the right example. We found her on Lake Biel in Switzerland. Since then, the boat has been restored with respect for the original design, carefully maintained and further upgraded in key areas.
The ChillinX has not only been used as a sporty cruiser-racer, but has also been taken seriously offshore. During several summer holidays, we sailed her to Jersey and Poole, encountering wind speeds of up to approximately 35 knots, tidal currents of up to 8 knots and waves of up to approximately 3 metres. We recorded a maximum speed of 13.5 knots STW.
It was precisely in these conditions that we came to appreciate the X-79’s strengths: the combination of low displacement, responsive sailing characteristics, speed and a surprisingly high degree of control when the wind gets up. She regularly keeps pace with much larger yachts, while her compact size also makes her exceptionally manageable for one or two people.
A late and special X-79
This is X-79 hull number 446, built in 1991, making her one of the final examples of the model. X-Yachts built a total of 468 X-79s between 1979 and 1994. The design marked the beginning of the “Golden Generation”, with which X-Yachts revolutionised the yacht industry as a performance yacht builder.
The ChillinX has very deliberately not merely been cosmetically refurbished. Over the years, substantial investment has instead gone into safety, rigging, propulsion, navigation, electrical systems and sail handling.
Key investments and upgrades
Rigging & sails
• Complete standing rigging replaced in 2019
• Dyneema backstays
• Forestay replaced in 2021
• Hagoort Flex Poly High Aspect jib, 2018
• Original, well-maintained Diamond Sails mainsail with three reefs, still in good shape and fully trimmable
• Original asymmetric spinnaker, in good condition
• All halyards replaced with Dyneema
• Four Harken T2 Carbo blocks with Dyneema soft shackles
• Spreader covers to protect the sails
Engine, navigation & electronics
• Tohatsu SailPro 6 hp ultra-long-shaft outboard, 2018
• B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter
• B&G 608 wind sensor, with new cabling
• Airmar depth/speed transducer
• Simrad TP10 tiller autopilot
• AIS-ready installation
• Aqua Signal LED tricolour and anchor light at the masthead, including new cabling
• Mini Trilens radar reflector
• Complete shore power system
• Renewed electrical installation
• 215 Ah VMF battery
• CTEK M200 battery charger
Underwater hull
In 2019, the underwater hull was completely stripped back to the gelcoat.
The following treatment was then carried out:
• Five-coat osmosis prevention system
• New International InterSpeed Extra antifouling
During our ownership, as well as before we acquired her, no osmosis problems or signs of osmosis have been observed. The boat has also regularly, and sometimes for extended periods, been stored ashore.
Naturally, prospective buyers are welcome to have the hull inspected at their own discretion.
Interior & comfort
The interior has also been kept in particularly good condition:
• Original wooden interior, restored to a very good condition
• Original cushion set, restored to a very good condition
• Original backrest cushion set, restored to a very good condition and made removable
• New cold-foam mattress filling for the settee berths, 2022
• Full LED cabin lighting
• Origo 3000 cooker
• Complete shore power installation
• Custom teak steps for the swim ladder
• The cabin sole boards are cosmetically less attractive, but can easily be renewed.
Complete and ready to sail
The ChillinX is sold as a complete package, including:
• All aforementioned sails and equipment
• Tohatsu SailPro ultra-long-shaft outboard
• Spinnaker pole
• Anchor
• Sail cover
• Fenders
• Mooring lines
• Other associated equipment and accessories
• The boat is sold without a keelboat trailer.
Viewing and a sea trial are, of course, welcome.
We purchased this X-79 in 2016 after more than a year of searching for the right example. We found her on Lake Biel in Switzerland. Since then, the boat has been restored with respect for the original design, carefully maintained and further upgraded in key areas.
The ChillinX has not only been used as a sporty cruiser-racer, but has also been taken seriously offshore. During several summer holidays, we sailed her to Jersey and Poole, encountering wind speeds of up to approximately 35 knots, tidal currents of up to 8 knots and waves of up to approximately 3 metres. We recorded a maximum speed of 13.5 knots STW.
It was precisely in these conditions that we came to appreciate the X-79’s strengths: the combination of low displacement, responsive sailing characteristics, speed and a surprisingly high degree of control when the wind gets up. She regularly keeps pace with much larger yachts, while her compact size also makes her exceptionally manageable for one or two people.
A late and special X-79
This is X-79 hull number 446, built in 1991, making her one of the final examples of the model. X-Yachts built a total of 468 X-79s between 1979 and 1994. The design marked the beginning of the “Golden Generation”, with which X-Yachts revolutionised the yacht industry as a performance yacht builder.
The ChillinX has very deliberately not merely been cosmetically refurbished. Over the years, substantial investment has instead gone into safety, rigging, propulsion, navigation, electrical systems and sail handling.
Key investments and upgrades
Rigging & sails
• Complete standing rigging replaced in 2019
• Dyneema backstays
• Forestay replaced in 2021
• Hagoort Flex Poly High Aspect jib, 2018
• Original, well-maintained Diamond Sails mainsail with three reefs, still in good shape and fully trimmable
• Original asymmetric spinnaker, in good condition
• All halyards replaced with Dyneema
• Four Harken T2 Carbo blocks with Dyneema soft shackles
• Spreader covers to protect the sails
Engine, navigation & electronics
• Tohatsu SailPro 6 hp ultra-long-shaft outboard, 2018
• B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter
• B&G 608 wind sensor, with new cabling
• Airmar depth/speed transducer
• Simrad TP10 tiller autopilot
• AIS-ready installation
• Aqua Signal LED tricolour and anchor light at the masthead, including new cabling
• Mini Trilens radar reflector
• Complete shore power system
• Renewed electrical installation
• 215 Ah VMF battery
• CTEK M200 battery charger
Underwater hull
In 2019, the underwater hull was completely stripped back to the gelcoat.
The following treatment was then carried out:
• Five-coat osmosis prevention system
• New International InterSpeed Extra antifouling
During our ownership, as well as before we acquired her, no osmosis problems or signs of osmosis have been observed. The boat has also regularly, and sometimes for extended periods, been stored ashore.
Naturally, prospective buyers are welcome to have the hull inspected at their own discretion.
Interior & comfort
The interior has also been kept in particularly good condition:
• Original wooden interior, restored to a very good condition
• Original cushion set, restored to a very good condition
• Original backrest cushion set, restored to a very good condition and made removable
• New cold-foam mattress filling for the settee berths, 2022
• Full LED cabin lighting
• Origo 3000 cooker
• Complete shore power installation
• Custom teak steps for the swim ladder
• The cabin sole boards are cosmetically less attractive, but can easily be renewed.
Complete and ready to sail
The ChillinX is sold as a complete package, including:
• All aforementioned sails and equipment
• Tohatsu SailPro ultra-long-shaft outboard
• Spinnaker pole
• Anchor
• Sail cover
• Fenders
• Mooring lines
• Other associated equipment and accessories
• The boat is sold without a keelboat trailer.
Viewing and a sea trial are, of course, welcome.
