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Certified Pre-Owned 2018 X5 “VANQUISH” is now on sale!

• Model: X5 Plus - LEVANTE
• Year Built: 2022
• Location: Alicante, Spain
• Price: $ 1,650,000

• Model: X5 Sail - VANQUISH
• Year Built: 2018
• Location: Freeport, Bahamas
• Price: $ 1,150,000

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Exterior & accommodation, main dimensions, deck and super structure, transom area, interior finishes, dining area, master cabin, vip guest cabin, guest cabin, utility room*, optional crew cabin in place of utility room**.

Length hull	18.48 m / 60.63 ft
Length overall	18.49 m / 60.66 ft
Length waterline	18.11 m / 59.41 ft
Beam	8.12 m / 26.64 ft
Draft with Hybrid Propulsion, shaft drive	1.19 m / 3.9 ft
Draft with IPS	1.15 m / 3.77 ft
Bridge Deck Clearance	1.05 m / 3.45 ft
Standard propulsion Engines *	2x Volvo D8-IPS700 (450 Hp)
Optional Hybrid Propulsion **	2x Yanmar 6LY (440 Hp) + 2x 134 Hp eMotion electric engine
Fresh Water capacity	860 Litres / 227.19 gal
Black Water	430 Litres / 113.59 gal
Standard Fuel Tanks *	3690 Litres / 974.79 gal
Classification	CE_Category A
Displacement Lightship	38 t (approx) / 83 776 lb

Hull standard Gelcoat colour is white plus painted targa. *
For osmosis protection an ISO / NPG Gelcoat is used
Hull glass with ceramic borders providing UV protection on the bonding areas with opening port holes in selected panels for extra ventilation.
Hose connections to inboard side of stainless steel sea-cocks have two stainless steel hose clamps.
Integrate Targa wing with painted finished (Standard colour combination; MIDNIGHT GRAY) and recessed solar panels *

The deck surface on the foredeck area above the master cabin has a moulded patterned non-slip finish, while the rest of the deck is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
Deck and super structure standard Gelcoat colour is white plus painted hardtop. *
Flush deck hatches for ventilation.
Skylight windows above master cabin.
Large forward facing windows for saloon and master cabin.
Forward central windows in saloon and master cabin are electrically opening hatches.
Large side cabin windows for saloon area.
Fore deck hatches for storage with recessed and lockable stainless steel catches including stainless steel gas struts to hold hatch in the open position.
Dedicated windlass and anchor lockers with fresh water deck wash.
Large access opening deck hatches on port and stbd foredeck peak gives access to white topcoated locker with access ladder and splashproof 110V outlet.
Solid tubular stainless steel side railings with middle stainless steel wire includes pull-pits with Teak seats.
Lounging area in front of forward facing saloon windows. *
Tow rail is incorporated into the deck as a raised gunnel section with a draining gutter running forward aft.
Recessed solar panels on upper part of super structure.
Fuel fillers port and stbd, two on each side.
Eight stainless steel mooring cleats with 1 x pop-up type cleat on transom.
Fresh water fillers port and stbd.
Side pantograph type entrance door at main helm position.

The cockpit floor surface is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The cockpit area are self draining.
Large, recessed cockpit well grating in front of companionway door.
Moulded staircase with artificial teak steps to flybridge.
Stern seating with luxury cushions, storage underneath and splash proof 110V outlet.
Teak cockpit dining table with world map on fixed pedestals. *
Teak cockpit foldable dining/coffee table on electric pedestals that can also be converted into a bed. **
Dimmable overhead lighting.
Dimmable floor level courtesy lighting in blue.
Dimmable floor mood lighting.
Four cockpit speakers.
Large access hatch in floor to battery compartment.*
Large lockable folding companionway doors gives access to the saloon.
Large deck hatches with recessed and lockable stainless steel catches including stainless steel gas struts to hold hatch in the open position, gives access to the engine rooms.
Entrance door to utility room/crew cabin.
Wet bar with storage, splash proof 110V outlet, build in electrical grill and sink. *
Build in drinks fridge in cockpit wet bar. **
Fresh water deck wash.
Full cockpit enclosure with mesh and canvas windows.

The transom steps and dive platform are fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The large hydraulic operated dive platform with override can also be used for storing the tender and have a lifting capacity of 600kg. (size 4.1m x 1.68m / 13.45ft x 5.51ft)
Tender; Williams Sportjet 395 **
Tender; AB ALX15 + Yamaha F-60 outboard and Carbon Davit. **
Large water Toy Garage with electrically operated door with incorporated folding seat are situated on the back of the stern seating module.*
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Dive Compressor pre-install. **
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Full scuba package with dive compressor and 6 dive bottles. **
Dimmable low level courtesy lighting in blue for all steps.
Overhead shower with hot and cold water incorporated into Targa.
Handheld pop up shower with hot and cold water.
Electrical shore power connection sockets.
Shore water connection with pressure reduction valve.
Wide retractable stainless steel bathing ladder with handrails on port stern.
Spectra rope with pelican clip, retractable aft gates.
Navigation stern light fitted on back of Targa.

The flybridge floor surface is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The flybridge area are self draining.
Stylish hardtop with painted finish. *
Instrument tower fitted on hardtop.
Integrated into the hardtop is fold down soft enclosure side for entire flybridge area.
Overhead dimmable lighting including red lighting for night navigation.
Deflecting spray screen.
Four waterproof speakers.
Stern seating and sunbathing area with luxury cushions and storage underneath.
Stainless steel guard rails and grab rails
Forward seating groups next to the helm station.
Dining area seating with teak dining table on fixed pedestals. *
Teak foldable dining/coffee table on electric pedestals that can also be converted into a bed. **
Access hatches and stairs to cockpit and saloon.
Galley area with ample counter space, storage cupboards, splash proof 110V outlet, drinks fridge, large build in electric grill with lid and a sink. *
Two adjustable helm seats.
Fresh water deck wash.

All joinery work and finishing in the living areas is done in accordance with the best yacht practice, using first-grade marine materials.
All cupboard locker doors and drawers fitted with stylish catches in satin chrome finish.
All cupboard locker doors and drawers fitted with soft close hinges and drawer slides.
All Veneer and solid wood are varnished for a professional and durable finish.
Interior of all cupboards where possible have lined or painted surfaces.
Ceilings and topside linings in soft touch luxurious vinyl furnishings.
Laminated vinyl flooring throughout living areas and have loose fitted carpets in cabins and saloon.
Engineered Stone flooring are used for bathroom and galley areas.
Cabin mattresses is multilayer foam with several densities covered with fabric.
Basin units, basins and galley tops made from Solid Surfacing and Engineered Stone.

Large saloon area with 360 degree panoramic view
Central forward facing window is a electrically operating hatch that can be opened for ventilation in saloon area
Laminated vinyl flooring with loose fitted carpet.
U-shaped settee with cloth upholstery
Loose Ottomans provides extra seating, the possibility to create a bed, be converted into a coffee table and also have dedicated storage for the Ottoman and coffee tray when not in use.
Electrically operated blinds for saloon cabin windows
Storage compartments under saloon seating
The saloon ceilings are covered in hi quality vinyl with recessed LED downlights.
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switches to operate and dim light output
Various 110V AC outlets.
USB charging ports incorporated with 110V AC outlets in strategic areas.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
The 50″ TV is fitted on a electrical lift that is able to rotate for better viewing angles.
Four speakers with one subwoofer.

Galley in main saloon to Port with direct access to cockpit
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switch and dimmer for overhead lighting
Engineered Stone flooring throughout galley area.
L-Shape counter top in Engineered Stone with induction stove tops, under counter rubbish bins, single sink, chromed professional mixer tap and drinking water tap.
Behind the induction stove tops is some extra storage compartments on the outboard side below the cabin window
Above the stove tops is upper level storage with a build in extraction hood and recessed overhead LED lighting.
Bosch Convection microwave oven and Bosch dishwasher fitted in L-Shape galley unit with storage on both sides and multiple drawers, including a small “sponse compartment”
Galley island unit with large storage, multiple drawers and Engineered Stone counter top.
Build in, Bosch home style, side by side fridge/freezer with build in ice maker and water dispenser
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Numerous 110v outlets
Fire extinguisher and Fire Blanket is fitted in the cupboard.

Dining area in main saloon to STBD with direct access to cockpit
U-shaped settee with cloth upholstery
Storage compartments under saloon seating
Large dining table with central storage compartment.
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switch and dimmer for overhead lighting
Engineered Stone flooring throughout dining area.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Numerous 110v outlets
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Next to the companionway door is a unit with a wine cooler and low level storage drawer. *
Coffee Bar with low level storage drawer place of the wine cooler next to the companionway door. **
Fitted above the wine coolers is a C-Zone Touch 7 screen for control of the electrical systems.

Large windows gives good all round visibility
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Navigation table with under desk organiser that includes electrical outlets and USB charging ports
Navigation table top has one wireless charging station, chart light and two cup holders
Two leather covered adjustable helm seats with foot rest
Leather covered steering wheel
Engine controls
Joystick controls (Standard with Volvo IPS only)
Overhead dimmable lighting including red lighting for night navigation
The floor is covered with wood finish vinyl flooring
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Side door for easy access to the deck
Staircase with wood finish steps gives access to the flybridge area thought a large deck hatch
Side unit with electrical switch panels
Storage cupboards to the back of the helm area

Access to the utility room is from the cockpit area via a staircase or from the guest cabin through a cabin door.
Large hull windows with in glass opening porthole.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Single 2m x 0.860m Pullman bed that also can be used as a work bench with tool storage lockers and drawer underneath.
Bed side storage shelfs and reading light.
Separate washer and dryer unit with storage, large sink and Solid Surfacing counter top on the outboard side.
storage shelfs with fiddles.
Overhead recessed ceiling lights, all LED
Light switch for cabin lights
Laminated vinyl flooring.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Wireless charging station and 110v outlets.

Access to the crew cabin is from the cockpit area via a staircase.
Large hull windows with in glass opening porthole.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
1 x Single 2m x 0.860m bed with storage lockers and drawer underneath.
1 x storable single 2m x 0.860m bed.
Bed side storage shelfs and reading light.
Storage unit with Solid Surfacing counter top on the outboard side.
Overhead recessed ceiling lights, all LED
Light switch for cabin lights
Laminated vinyl flooring.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Wireless charging stations and 110v outlets.
Shower, toilet unit with basin and vanity unit.

Systems & Extras

Underwater gear with standard volvo ips*, underwater gear with optional hybrid propulsion**, engine rooms with standard volvo ips*, engine rooms with optional hybrid propulsion**, fuel system, electrical systems with standard volvo ips*, electrical systems with optional hybrid propulsion**, communication, navigation and electronics, climate control, entertainment, anchoring and mooring, miscellaneous, safety equipment.

Two Volvo IPS 700 Drives
Marelon Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
8 x blue/white underwater lights
Interceptors.

Drive shafts, brass props, P-Brackets and rudders
Bow and stern thrusters.
Marelon Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
8 x blue/white underwater lights
Interceptors.

Access to the engine rooms is via 2 specially moulded large hatches in the aft cockpit floor.
These hatches are lockable and feature gas struts
2 x D8-IPS700, one in each hull.
Each engine is mounted on a specially moulded bed.
Complete forced air ventilation system
Fuel filter/water separator in each engine and generator.
Both engines start from a dedicated starter battery mounted in a each engine room, each with a isolator switch for safety.
Overhead LED lights in each engine compartment.
Engine room fully soundproofed.
Fireboy automatic fire extinguishing system in each engine room
2 x Large capacity bilge pump with hi-water alarm in each engine room
Manual bilge pump for each engine room.
Fischer Panda PMS 25i – 20kW variable speed Generator fitted in the port engine room.
The Generator starts with its own dedicated starter battery fitted in the stbd engine room with isolator switch for safety.
Generator wet exhaust system fitted with water separator for quite operation.
Two remote operated battery parallel switches for emergency start function between Generator/Stbd engine and Port/Stbd engines.
Mastervolt high output alternators on both Volvo engines (2x 110A/24V)

Access to the engine rooms is via 2 specially moulded large hatches in the aft cockpit floor.
These hatches are lockable and feature gas struts
2 x Yanmar 6LY (440 Hp) + 2 x 100kW (134Hp) eMotion electric engines, one in each hull.
Each engine is mounted on a specially moulded bed.
Complete forced air ventilation system
Wet exhaust system including water trap, gooseneck and anti-siphon.
Fuel filter/water separator for each engine and generator.
Both engines start from a dedicated starter battery mounted in a each engine room, each with a isolator switch for safety.
Overhead LED lights in each engine compartment.
Engine room fully soundproofed.
Fireboy automatic fire extinguishing system in each engine room
2 x Large capacity bilge pump with hi-water alarm in each engine room
Manual bilge pump for each engine room.
e-Motion 180kW Generator fitted in the port engine room.
The Generator starts with its own dedicated starter battery fitted in the stbd engine room with isolator switch for safety.
Generator wet exhaust system fitted with water separator for quite operation.
Two remote operated battery parallel switches for emergency start function between Generator/Stbd engine and Port/Stbd engines.

Standard fuel capacity is 3690L / (975gal)
All fuel tanks are integrated composite tanks with baffles.
Two day tanks, one in each hull connected directly to engines and generator.
Day tanks are 630L (Port) and 1100L (Stbd).
Each day tank has its own dedicated filler fitted in the transom area.
The main fuel tank of 1960L is situated mid ship on the wet deck.
The main tank has its own dedicated filler mid ship on port side.
All tanks are interlinked with two fuel transfer pumps to allow the transfer of fuel between tanks.
All tanks are fitted with level sensors, shut off valves and breathers.

On board DC electrics are 12/24V with two wire-insulated return.
On board AC electrics are 120V with three wire system.
Wires are sized to minimize voltage drop.
All light current wiring is silicon tinned wiring which is flame proof and does not give off toxic vapours
For good heavy current termination, copper tinned bus bars are used.
All light current conductors programmed and powered by C-Zone digital switching
Batteries – the ship’s auxiliary load consists of 8 x 6kW, 24V systems and 1 x 1,3kW battery for 12V systems.
A separate 12V Lead acid battery is supplied for each engine and generator as starter battery.
DC switchboard for 12V loads.
DC switchboard for 24V loads.
DC thermal breakers are used for large power consumers.
AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets, shore power cord, electrical panel with necessary breakers and earth leakage.
Euro American 2 pin and universal style AC outlets with USB-C (3A) facility fitted at various locations on the vessel
2 x large under water Zinc anodes fitted to hull. DC and AC are common grounded and includes Zinc savers for protection when plugged into shore power.
Each engine is fitted with an additional 110A High Output Alternator for charging the House Batteries through a Charge Regulator
2 x Mastervolt Chargemaster 24/110 battery chargers, switchable between 120V/60Hz & 220V/50Hz inputs.
2 x Invertor Charger – 120V Mastervolt Combimaster 24/4500-120 supplies all the AC power and is hooked to two 120V shore power inlets.
Fischer Panda PMS 25i – 20kW variable speed generator.
6 x 190 Watt “walk on” Solar panels on super structure above saloon area.
26 x 110 Watt “walk on” solar panels on targa.
18 x 190 Watt “walk on” solar panels on hard top.
Total of 7,42 kW solar power charging through MPPT chargers.

On board DC electrics are 12/24V/652V with two wire-insulated return.
On board AC electrics are 120/240V with three and four wire system.
Wires are sized to minimize voltage drop.
All light current wiring is silicon tinned wiring which is flame proof and does not give off toxic vapours
For good heavy current termination, copper tinned bus bars are used.
All light current conductors programmed and powered by C-Zone digital switching
Batteries – the ship’s auxiliary load consists of 4x 39,1kW, 326V Li-Ion batteries; 4 x 6kW, 24V Li-Ion batteries for 24V systems and 1 x 1,3kW battery for 12V systems
A separate 12V Lead acid battery is supplied for each engine and generator as starter battery.
DC switchboard for 12V loads.
DC switchboard for 24V loads.
AC Hotel Panel for 120 and 240V loads.
240V/60Hz/50A AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets, shore power cord, Isolation Transformers, Hotel Panel with necessary breakers and earth leakage, 2 x LC Filters, change over switches and 2 x 15,3kW Battery Chargers.
230V/50Hz/63A AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets and change over switches for supplying power to 1 x 7,2kW Battery Charger.
180kW e-Motion Generator with Yanmar 4LV250 engine and Danfoss T500 Alternator.
100kW e-Motion Inverter.
Euro American 2 pin and universal style AC outlets with USB-C (3A) facility fitted at various locations on the vessel
2 x large under water Zinc anodes fitted to hull. DC and AC are common grounded.
2 x Invertor Charger – 120V Mastervolt Combimaster 24/3500-100 supplies all uninterrupted AC loads from the 24V battery bank during AC Power Supply change over.
6 x 190 Watt “walk on” Solar panels on super structure above saloon area.
26 x 110 Watt “walk on” solar panels on targa.
18 x 190 Watt “walk on” solar panels on hard top.
Total of 7,42 kW solar power charging through MPPT chargers.
2 x 100kW e-Motion electric engines with clutch.
e-Motion control, power, charging and converting equipment installed selectively in both engine rooms.
e-Motion system cooling pumps fitted in stbd engine room.
2 x Bow and Stern Thrusters, each with a dedicated 6kW Li-ion battery and shared charging system.

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Complete C-Zone digital switching system and monitoring.
C-Zone Touch 5 and10 displays.
iPad with wireless control for C-zone/Simrad with wireless charging station.
Navigation lights
Yacht Router Wi-Fi/cellular booster.
VHF radio at main helm with secondary unit at flybridge helm.
3 x Simrad 24″ Chart plotters at flybridge helm station.
3 x Simrad 19″ Chart plotters at main helm station.
e-Motion Parallel Hybrid – Functional Modes package on Simrad Chart plotters.
2 x Simrad display remote controller (OP50)
Simrad autopilot with 2 controls.
4 x Simrad digital display (IS42)
Fast-Acting Interceptor system.
Windlass control with chain counter.
Simrad HALO 24″ Radar. *

All freshwater hoses of re-enforced PVC tubing with “speed fit” connections.
All hot water piping enclosed in a neoprene covering to maintain temperature over long periods of time.
4 x 215l L rigid polyethylene water tanks for easy removal and cleaning.
Fresh water fillers on each for each tank set.
Each water tank set is fitted with a level sensor for monitoring fluid level.
One water heater of 80L.
Two large capacity water pressure pumps mounted near water tanks.
Each fresh water pump draws water from the appropriate fresh water tank and service the entire boat.
Hot and cold mixer taps for all basins, showers and kitchen sink.
Drinking water tap in galley with carbon filter.
All grey water from showers and basins in the hulls are discharged overboard by a automatic drain sump in each hull. *
100 Ltr/26.42 US gal/min manual bilge pump, one for each engine room.
2 x hi capacity electric bilge pumps with automatic sensors for main bilge areas in each hull and engine rooms.
All toilets are fresh water flush and are linked to two 215L black water tanks.
Each black water tank is fitted with a level sensor for monitoring fluid levels.
For discharge each black water tank has a diverter valve leading to a diaphragm pump that exits below waterline and a deck suction fitting.
Fresh water deck wash connections at chain locker, flybridge and in cockpit.
Overhead deck shower with hot and cold water on port transom.
All below water line skin fittings are ball valve type Marelon skin fittings.
All plumbing hose connections below waterline are fitted fit double hose clamps.
Pull out shower with cold and hot water on port transom.
Fresh water shore connection fitted on port transom step area for connecting ships fresh water system to shore water hose.
Full e-Motion cooling system with main and back-up pumps.
Water maker – Schenker Zen 150 (150 L/h) *

Webasto chilled water system (77,000 BTU).
2 x Air handlers with controls for master cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for VIP guest cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for guest cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for utility room / crew cabin.
3 x Air handler with controls for saloon area.

Fusion Apollo sound system with 1 x subwoofer and 14 speakers
50″ TV in Saloon on electric lift.
50″ TV in Master Cabin on electric lift from ceiling. **

80kg Ultra Anchor & Swivel connection.
Stainless steel bow roller.
100m 12mm chain and 100m warp.
Vertical 24v electric Windlass.
Anchor Bridel attachment points on bows.
Anchor Bridel.
8 x Stainless steel mooring cleats.
2 x Pop Up cleats on transom.
8 Large fenders *
10 x 10m tie up ropes.

Printed Equipment Manuals.
Printed and Digital Owner’s Manual
Comprehensive spares kit. **
Professional tool kit. **
20 x Decorative cushions for Cockpit and Flybridge. **
15 x Decorative cushions for Cockpit and Flybridge. **
3 x Deck Chairs for Flybridge. **
2 x Bar stools for Galley Island Unit. **

8 x Portable fire extinguishers.
Category 1 offshore safety equipment including 8 man life raft

The transom steps and dive platform are fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The large hydraulic operated dive platform with override can also be used for storing the tender and have a lifting capacity of 600kg. (size 4.1m x 1.68m / 13.45ft x 5.51ft)
Tender; Williams Sportjet 395 **
Tender; AB ALX15 + Yamaha F-60 outboard and Carbon Davit. **
Large water Toy Garage with electrically operated door with incorporated folding seat are situated on the back of the stern seating module. *
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Dive Compressor pre-install. **
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Full scuba package with dive compressor and 6 dive bottles. **
Dimmable low level courtesy lighting in blue for all steps.
Overhead shower with hot and cold water incorporated into Targa.
Handheld pop up shower with hot and cold water.
Electrical shore power connection sockets.
Shore water connection with pressure reduction valve.
Wide retractable stainless steel bathing ladder with handrails on port stern.
Spectra rope with pelican clip, retractable aft gates.
Navigation stern light fitted on back of Targa.

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2022 Boat of the Year: Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50’)

• By Cruising World Editors
• December 15, 2021

During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the  Cruising World  judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition. Learn more about the boats in our  2022 Boat of the Year  »

Are they really all-around cruising sailboats, or are they luxurious and large party platforms that are best-suited for crewed charter vacations in tropical settings? That was once a fair, probing question to ask of the builders knocking off long, tall, beamy vessels balanced on a pair of cabin-filled hulls. But no longer. Despite their respective girths and displacements, not to mention a wide variety of windspeeds and sea states, this quartet of full-size cats performed admirably across the board in this year’s BOTY sea trials. Yes, they now truck along like good, honest sailboats. All that room is icing on the cake. At the end of the day, however, it’s how that space is utilized that separates the king and the contenders. 

Destined almost exclusively for the charter trade, the judges believed the Voyage 590 would truly excel in that role, so much so that they ultimately recognized it with a special award as the year’s Best Charter Boat. But that didn’t mean they did not consider it an innovative, exciting vessel on its total merits. “It’s a ‘techie’ boat, and they’re doing a lot of cool things with lithium batteries and 24-volt systems,” judge Ed Sherman said. “In terms of systems integration, they’re using high-end inverters to help out with things like variable-speed air-conditioning systems so they won’t have to run generators for extended periods of times. It’s pretty cool stuff. And under power, it’s one of the quietest boats we tested. High marks all around!”

Lagoon Catamarans, as most multihull sailors know, was one of the era’s true pioneers in the evolving world of cruising cats. Their new Lagoon Sixty 5 is another vessel that, not unlike the Voyage 590, will find plenty of duty in the serious business of having fun: in other words, the charter business. And it would be hard to find a better vessel for doing precisely that. The focal point of the boat, on multiple levels, is the epic flybridge, a feature that Lagoon first explored on a big cat with the firm’s 620 but which they have fully realized on this massive 67-footer. It utilizes a pair of steering stations, which are handy indeed given the beam of the yacht. The overhead Bimini sports a glass window for trimming the mainsail, a welcome and innovative addition. Sofas, wet bar, grill, fridge: all combined, they ask an important question, one that strikes to the heart of the boat’s clear purpose. Why would you ever go below?

In many respects, Fountaine Pajot was unquestionably another pioneer in the realm of production cruising cats, and it’s been fascinating to watch the company evolve. Tim Murphy has had a ringside seat for much of that decades-long evolution. “It’s been interesting to watch their trajectory over the years,” he said. “They started out as a very performance-oriented manufacturer. So, a lot of their thinking is about keeping weight out of their boats and creating cats that are going to perform well. Now they’re more in a market that’s moved in the direction of accommodation, and we’ve watched them transition in that direction. But speed and elegance remain important, as shown here.” A key selling point in the Samana 59 is the versatility offered in the several optional interior layouts. A pair of Maestro versions incorporate a roomy, stellar owner’s suite. But for full-on chartering, who could resist the six (!) double cabins with, of course, a half-dozen accompanying heads.

When all was said and done, though, the judges couldn’t help but honor the efforts behind the Xquisite X5 Plus ; it must be noted that, unlike its competitors in the class, chartering wasn’t part of the design brief. This is a dedicated cruising cat, through and through. And there’s much to like about this 53-foot South African-built product. For judge Tim Murphy, the important details weren’t necessarily the ones you could easily see, but rather the ones you couldn’t. “What I was most struck by on our tour of the boat was actually the service side of the whole equation,” he said. “There are 40,000 man-hours invested in this boat. And you can see it—those are solid hours of labor. One thing that was pointed out were two different marks on the heads of bolts showing they were torqued. And part of the Xquisite program is they spend two weeks with each owner, training them up with systems. All told, this is really one strong product.” 

Judge Ed Sherman agreed: “The business model here is exemplary. What they’re really doing is emulating the high-end automotive market. I think they looked at the automotive sector for high-end cars like BMW and Mercedes and said, ‘OK, this sounds good, it looks good, and we’re going to do it, too.’ And they are. So, I think that that aspect of his business plan where they’re training the owners and then doing things like loading the boat up with spare parts as part of the original purchase, I mean, hats off to them. It’s a great way to go. How can you argue against it?”

“I couldn’t find anything that was done halfway,” said Gerry Douglas. “It was done better than you’d expect it to be, just because they wanted the boat to be perfect.  And the quality of construction is excellent. It’s an infused hull but with a hand-laminated deck because there’s so many very tight corners and cavities. They didn’t think they could infuse that without adding a whole lot of weight. And I get that. So, they would hand laminate it, which makes sense when you have some of the very sharp corners that exist on that boat. It was all just perfectly done.”

Sometimes coming to a decision is hard. Sometimes it’s obvious. And when the votes were tallied, it was the Xquisite X5 Plus that was the obvious choice as Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50’) for 2022.

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About xquisite yachts.

This is one of the only boutique yards that offer their unique financial structure for new orders , where they deposit progress payments to an independent escrow account, instead of direct deposits to the boat yard, offering the maximum security for your investment. Moneys will only be released once the handover is completed at the agreed time and quality. The first model Xquisite X5 Sail has won numerous awards worlwide for “Best Boat”, “Best Systems” and more!

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Catamarans’ popularity mean that demand far outweighs the supply. This is good and bad. Catamarans retain their value far better and for far longer than monohulls because we just don’t have enough of them. The bad thing is that new catamarans are becoming more and more expensive. We therefor are constantly trying to find ways to reduce the cost of ownership for our clients. Learn about our charter yacht management programs and yacht as a business programs .

For more than 30 years, we have been a part of the catamaran community and created Catamaran Guru™ to encourage and educate all the aspiring sailing out there. We understand the dream of traveling the world by catamaran and created a one-stop-shop to make that dream a reality for you.

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Certified Pre-Owned 2022 X5 Plus – LEVANTE – is now on sale!

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Certified Pre-Owned 2018 X5 “VANQUISH” is now on sale!

• Model: X5 Plus - LEVANTE
• Year Built: 2022
• Location: Alicante, Spain
• Price: $ 1,650,000

• Model: X5 - SHELL SHOCKED X
• Year Built: 2020
• Location: Freeport, Bahamas
• Price: $ 1,350,000

• Model: X5 - VANQUISH
• Year Built: 2018
• Price: $ 1,150,000

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X5 luxury catamarans have won multiple prestigious  awards, including: - The Best Boat - Best System - Most Innovative Sailboat awards

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X5 Plus – Boat of the Year

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