X boat (dinghy)
| X boat | |
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| Current Specifications | |
| Crew | 2+ |
| Type | Monohull |
| Rig | Sloop |
| Keel | Centerboard |
| LOA | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Beam | 6.1 ft (1.9 m) |
| Draft | 2 ft 7 in (0.79 m) |
| Hull weight | 470 lb (210 kg) |
| Total sail area | 109.75 sq ft (10.196 m2) |
| Mainsail area | 85 sq ft (7.9 m2) |
| Jib / Genoa area | 24.75 sq ft (2.299 m2) |
| D-PN | 97.7 |
The X boat is a 16-foot (4.9 m) sailing dinghy designed as a safe, uncomplicated junior trainer for beginners. This hard-chined, pointed bow centerboard boat is the only non-scow governed by the Inland Lake Yachting Association. It is also known as the X Class, X Scow and Cub Boat.
References
Wilcox, Butch; Wilcox, Rita (1987). Dinghies and Daysailers. Phoenix, Arizona: Barca De Vela Publishing. pp. 349 pages. ISBN 0944236391.
External links
"Inland Lake Yachting Association X Scow". http://www.ilya.org/content/view/35/46/. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"Melges Performance Sailboats - X Boats (Cub Boats)". http://www.melges.com/xboat.html. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"North Sails One Design X Boat". http://www.onedesign.com/class/xboat/xboat.html. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"Destination One Design X Scow". http://www.destinationonedesign.com/classes/class.aspx?c=074B490798304F708279F025825C7DBC. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
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