The X Yachts X99 was designed in the mid 80's by the acclaimed Danish designer, Niels
Jeppesen, and over a long production run around 605 units were built.
At that time there was increasing demand for a 10 meter yacht with similar qualities to the smaller X-79. A One Design Class yacht fast enough to beat existing yachts of similar size, including ¾ ton racing yachts, yet comfortable enough to allow for occasional or extended cruising.
The prototype of the X-99 was launched in 1985, and within one week a staggering 100
boats were sold to clients who had paid a small deposit based on a draft proposal test
sailed hull #001 and signed the actual order. No other boat, before or since has enjoyed
such a spectacular launch. Within the first 2 years the X-99 had established fleets in
Denmark Germany, Switzerland and Holland. This list of accredited National fleets soon
grew to include the UK, Hong Kong, and most recently Sweden.
This example is hull number 211 built in 1988.
In 2015, a very extensive refit was carried out which included:
A new modified custom rudder similar to a Farr Design, this alone transformed the handling.
The hull was professionally faired & finished, epoxied and then coated in Resene Durepox Epoxy Urethane which is a hard polished coating designed for racing boats
New seacocks
New deck organisers
New clutches & jammers
New flush cleats & water/fuel deck fillers
In 2016, a new Alloy Jon Mast was fitted with new standing rigging and new spectra running rigging.
PBO Rigging to the backstays.
IRC Rating: 0.984
Fastest boat speed achieved is reported as 17 Knots!