X1 (dinghy) explained

Crew:2 or 3
Loa:4.88m (16.01feet)
Lwl:4.6m (15.1feet)
Beam:1.7m (05.6feet)
Hull:75kg (165lb)
Mastheight:7.38m (24.21feet)
Mainsailandjib:15.8m2
Spinnaker:13m2
Rya-Pn:949 (2011)
Updated:2011

The X1 is a fast, light-weight sailing dinghy designed for sailing on rivers, estuaries and inland waters by Phil Morrison. The dinghy is sailed by 2 or 3 people and has a main, a jib and a symmetric spinnaker. The boat is designed to be easily driven in very light wind, easy to sail and rig and quick to tack.[1] It has a PY of 949.[2] Currently the PY is the same as an RS400 but can perform better in light wind and slower in heavier winds.

The X1 was boat tested by Yachts & Yachting and Yachting Life.

Variant

The X0 is a variant of the original X1 with the same hull etc. but a smaller rig. The mast and three sails are different and can easily be substituted. This version is intended for beginners or lighter weight crew. Differences in specification: Mast height: 6.62m (21.72feet), Sail area - Main and Jib: 13.2m (43.3feet), Sail area - Spinnaker: 11.5m (37.7feet).

Race results include 3rd and 4th in the 2013 Three Rivers Race on the Norfolk Broads,[3] 1st in Rheinwoche and Letzte Helden 2012 - Hamburg.

The X0 was tested by Yacht.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: www.xdinghies.com. www.xdinghies.com. 2015-03-22.
  2. Web site: Portsmouth Yardstick. RYA. 2015-03-22.
  3. Web site: 53rd Navigators & General Three Rivers Race. Yachts and Yachting. 2013-09-22.