The X-Yachts X-43 is a modern cruiser-racer from the design board of Niels Jeppesen, a designer with over 2 decades of experience producing robust, stylish and comfortable performance yachts. A well-proven design, with 169 hulls produced over a 7-year production run, the X-43 has proved immensely capable whether cruising or racing around the cans.Commissioned by her current owner, the X-43 SEANACHAIDH (meaning Story Teller in Gaelic) has cruised as far as the Spanish Mediterranean coast and is a familiar sight around the West Coast of Scotland. Specified to a high standard when new, she has benefited from continual maintenance and upgrading. Her inventory highlights include:
Topsides finished with Awlgrip 2000 Flag Blue, applied professionally by Silvers Marine in 2019Optional ‘Sports’ keel, additional 300mm draft and larger bulb Volvo Penta D2-55, 55hp marine diesel engineGori three blade, bronze folding prop (2026)X-Yachts all carbon 1700mm steering wheelMastervolt Charger and InvertorRaymarine EVO series autopilotRaymarine E80 Classic MFD displays in cockpit and at chart tableRaymarine i60 navigation instrumentsRaymarine 260E DSC VHF with handsets at nav station and in cockpitDigital Yacht AIS (2019)Force 10 galley range, 3 burner, grill and oven gas cooker, gimbal-mountedEberspacher D5 diesel-fired blown air heating systemFusion MS-CD500 stereo head unitNord Mast carbon fibre mast and boomFuture Fibres carbon fibre standing riggingProfurl roller reefing system Extensive sail wardrobeLofrans Project 1000 Electric windlass2023 Insurance survey available by request
Lying afloat and in commission on her mooring in Badachro, Wester Ross, Scotland, the X-Yachts X-43 SEANACHAIDH is available for viewing by prior arrangement.MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:This was another trendsetter for the marine industry and represented the start of a new generation of yacht design. Her hull lines were created by a pure downscaling of the stunning IMX 45. The X-43 was smoother, heavier and stiffer than the competition. All the boats were fractionally rigged and all featured built-in hull portlightsProduction Years: 2003 — 2010 – Number Built: 169PRESS REVIEWS:“There has been a proliferation of new racer/cruisers in the 40-foot range. Some builders have returned to the genre after focusing on more cruising-oriented designs, but the Danish builder X-Yachts has been consistently turning out strong, stylish, comfortable performance boats for 25 years. Drawing from this deep well of experience, Niels Jeppesen’s new X-43 was reported to have all the ingredients—excellent performance, comfortable accommodations, high-quality construction—that people look for in a racer/cruiser.”Sailmagazine.comCONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:GRP moulded hull.Polyester sandwich laminate constructionDivinycell foam coreGalvanised steel structure framework internallyPlywood bulkheadsStainless steel chafe strips finished fitted on sheerlineTopsides finished with Awlgrip 2000 Flag Blue, applied professionally by Silvers Marine in 2019Underwater hull stripped back to gelcoat and 7 coats of International Gelshield applied in 2017Underwater hull finished in white International Paints Micron antifouling, applied May 20262023 Insurance survey available by requestDeck & Superstructure Construction:GRP moulded deck incorporating coachroof and self-draining cockpitPolyester sandwich laminate constructionAdditional strengthening in way of high load fittings.White gelcoat finish to mouldingLaid teak decking to finish side deck, coachroof top forward and cockpitKeel & Rudder:Optional ‘Sports’ keel, additional 300mm draft and larger bulbBolt-on Iron fin keelStainless steel keel boltsFull depth spade rudderMACHINERYEngine:Volvo Penta D2-5555hp4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled marine diesel engineVolvo Penta saildriveSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance: Engine last serviced May 2026Hull diaphragm last replaced 2017New sump fitted in 2019Starter motor replaced 2018Cruising speed under engine 7ktsPropulsion & Steering:Volvo Penta saildriveGori three blade, bronze folding prop (2026)Jeffa rod linkage steering systemX-Yachts all carbon 1700mm steering wheelEmergency tillerAutopilot:Raymarine P70 control headRaymarine ACU400Raymarine EVO heading sensorJeffa rod drive unitELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power:Extension lead to connect to shore powerSingle 16amp connectionHardwired RCD protected systemRing main, battery charger and immersion heaterBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acid (2023)Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, 180Ah lead acid (2024)Alternator:Single engine driven alternatorInverter:Mastervolt InvertorBattery Charger:Mastervolt IVO Smart charger230VAC-12VDC, 30 ampGeneral:12VDC auxiliary charging socket at chart tablePLUMBINGFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyMixer taps in both heads, pulling out for use as showerheadHot water provided via calorifier tank, heated from engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterDeck Wash Pump:Salt water deck wash pump systemBilge Pumps:Manual bilge pumpElectric bilge pumpTANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankAlloy tankApproximate capacity 135ltrsFresh Water:Single fresh water tankApproximate total capacity 280ltrsCalorifier:Insulated tankHeated by engine cooling water230VAC immersion heaterHolding Tank:Single holding tank for aft headsPlastic tankApproximate capacity 40ltrsTank Monitoring:Gauges for fuel and water tanksNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Plotter/Radar – Raymarine E80 Classic with ,ast mounted 2kw Raymarine scannerWind – Raymarine i60 Close Hauled Wind – Raymarine i60Repeater – 2x Raymarine i60 multifunction displays showing Depth/Speed/Log & GPS informationBelow Decks:Plotter – Raymarine E80 ClassicRepeater – Raymarine i60 Tri-data display, depth/speed/logCommunications Equipment:DSCVHF – Raymarine 260E DSC VHF with handsets at nav station and in cockpitAIS – Digital Yacht (2019)DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Force 10 galley range, 3 burner, grill and oven gas cooker, gimbal mountedFridge – Built-in top loading fridge with ice box. Isotherm compressor and chiller plateDouble stainless steel sinkMixer tapHeads:2x Jabsoc manual marine toilets2x mixer taps, extending for use as shower2x wash hand basinsHeating:Eberspacher D5 diesel fired blown air heating systemThermostatic cabin controllerOutlets in cabins, saloon and aft headsEntertainment:Fusion MS-CD500 head unitSpeakers in saloonLighting:Overhead LED lighting throughoutReading lights in saloon and cabins with LED bulbsChart table working lightACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Owner’s double cabin forward with en-suite headsSaloonNav StationGalleyAft HeadsSymmetrical port and starboard aft cabins with up to three berths in each cabinAccommodation Finish:Furniture of light teak veneered plywood with solid teak trimsCorrian worktops in galleyGRP moulded head compartmentsGRP moulded headliningVinyl panels to cover hull sides in cabinsAlcantara Infanta blue upholstery in saloonCabin cushions in a blue woven fabricCurtains for all portlightBuilt-in black-out blinds for deck hatchesDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Forward (Master) Cabin:Double V-berth forwardLockers running the length of the berth outboard, overhead with shelf aboveStanding room aft of bunkShelved locker outboard to starboardBench settee outboard to port with double hanging locker aftEn-suite heads accessed to starboard side aftForward Heads:Located within forward cabin, aft to starboardManual marine toilet outboard aftCountertop outboard forward with inset wash hand basinVanity unit outboard overhead with locker beneath countertopSaloon:Centrally mounted double dropleaf saloon table#Bench settee to portJ-shaped settee to starboardSettee back rests can be removed to increase settee width when in use as occasional single berthsCounter tops running along top of settee back rests outboardLockers outboard of settees overhead forward to port and starboard with shelve aftBottle storage within central section of saloon tableGalley:To starboard side of companionwayJ-shaped galleyInset double stainless steel sink forward with worktop island inboardTop loading, below worktop fridge outboard forwardGimbal mounted galley stove outboard centrallySmall section of worktop outboard, aft of galley stoveSelection of lockers and drawers beneath galley worktopTwo levels of lockers outboard of worktopNav Station:Located to port side aft of saloonForward-facing chart table with dedicated navigator's seatChart storage within table topStorage drawers beneath chart table forwardStorage tray type lockers outboard of chart tableShips switch panel and instrumentation mounted outboard of chart table overheadAft Heads:Located to port side, aft of galleyManual marine toilet located outboard forwardCountertop aft with inset wash hand basinVanity unit outboard with locker beneath countertopPort and Starboard Aft Cabin:Symmetrical aft cabinsDouble berth aft, extending inboard beneath cockpit solePipecot above bunk outboardStanding room forward of bunkLocker outboard with hanging and shelf spaceDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Keel stepped, triple spreader, 7/8th fractionally rigged sloopNord Mast carbon fibre mast and boomX-Yachts hydraulic mast jack systemFuture Fibres carbon fibre standing riggingProfurl roller reefing system on forestay, with drum mounted below deckFull battened, slab reefing mainsailRod kickerGerman mainsheet systemSpinnaker poleNavtec hydraulic backstay tensionerBall bearing mastfoot blocks for leading lines aftSpinlock rope clutches for lines lead aftFrederiksen genoa track and car systemFrederiksen mainsheet track and car systemLazyjacksWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Harken 560TC, four speed, self-tailing.Secondary Winches – 2x Harken 48.2, two-speed, self-tailingCockpit Halyard Winches – 2x Harken 48, two-speed, self-tailingSails:Mainsail #1 – Norlam, slab reefing, 3 reefs. Lightly used. North Sails 2017Mainsail #2 – Racing laminate, slab reefing, 2 reefs. Lightly used. North Sails Cruising Mainsail – White Dacron. Slab reefing, well used. North Sails (2004)#1 Jib – Heavy weather laminate. Roller reefing. Lightly used. North Sails (2004)#1 Jib – Light to medium weather. Laminate. Roller reefing. Lightly used. North Sails#4 Jib – Heavy weather laminate, roller furling. Quantum SailsSpinnaker #1 – 0.5oz symmetrical, pink clothSpinnaker #2 – 0.75oz symmetrical, light blue clothSpinnaker #3 – 1.5oz symmetrical, dark blue clothStorm Jib – Lightly usedTrysail – Lightly usedCanvas Work:Mainsail cover – stackpack with mast bootSprayhoodCockpit tentAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – Trefoil 20kg stainless steel anchor on approximately 50m of chainWindlass – Lofrans Project 1000 Electric windlassMooring Warps – SelectionFenders - SelectionGeneral:Stainless steel pulpit rail, step-through style for bow too mooringStainless steel stanchions mounted along gunwaleTwo-tier stainless steel guardwiresGuardwire gates port and starboardStainless steel quarter railsGuardwire gate across transomStainless steel mooring cleats mounted on gunwale forward, midships and aftStainless steel grabrails running along edge of coachroof.Moulded GRP cockpit coamings, topped with laid teak decking panelsPrimary and secondary winches mounted on cockpit coamingsHalyard winches and rope clutches for lines lead aft located to port and starboard sides of companionwayBench seating on port and starboard sides of cockpit forwardCockpit lockers beneath aft end of bench seats port and starboardRemovable stainless steel framed cockpit table with folding teak topped leafs in cockpitMainsheet spanning width of cockpit immediately forward of pedestalPedestal with stainless steel grabrail over top, housing stainless steel instrument pod.Bench seat across transom with lockers beneathTeak slat G&T seats to port and starboard – only one sighted and in poor condition would suggest removed from specOutboard storage bracket on port quarter railSugar scoop style transom with fold down, stainless steel boarding ladderSAFETY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead tri-colour and anchor lightSteaming lightNavigation lightsLife saving:EPIRB – McMurdo SmartFind 406GPSMOB Rescue slingThrowing LineGas alarmDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.