X boat (dinghy)
 | |
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2+ |
| Draft | 2 ft 7 in (0.79 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Hull weight | 470 lb (210 kg) |
| LOA | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Beam | 6.1 ft (1.9 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centerboard |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Sloop |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 85 sq ft (7.9 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 24.75 sq ft (2.299 m2) |
| Total sail area | 109.75 sq ft (10.196 m2) |
| Racing | |
| 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 0-944236-39-1.
External links
"Inland Lake Yachting Association X Scow". Archived from the original on September 21, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"Melges Performance Sailboats - X Boats (Cub Boats)". Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"North Sails One Design X Boat". Retrieved 2007-09-15.
"Destination One Design X Scow". Retrieved 2007-09-15.