Happy to say it was a very successful one for us!
Hope to see you again at the Miami Boat show in February 2018!
FLORIDA, 17th of August
Xqusite Yachts Inc. – the winner of “BEST BOAT OF 2017” of “BEST SYSTEM” and “MOST INNOVATIVE SAILBOAT” awards is happy to announce the extension of its Worldwide Network Of Authorized Service and Repair Facilities provided by Maz Ocean, Inc. who is a registered member of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and of National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) in Florida US.
Maz Ocean’s experienced and highly skilled stuff besides warranty repairs also provides a full range of services including
in the Fort Lauderdale, FL, area.
Maz Ocean’s Qualifications & Certifications:
– ABYC Marine Systems Certifications
– ABYC Composite Certifications
– Garmin Certified Installers
– Raymarine Certified Technicians
– GOST Technicians
– NMEA 2000 Network Certifications
– Advanced Marine Electrical Installers
– Basic Marine Electrical Installers
– Maretron Recommended Installers
– B&G, SIMRAD, Lowrance Technicians
Optional equipment that is to be installed during commissioning of a new Xquisite Yacht or installed after the sale will be done to the highest possible standards adhering not only to Xquisite’s high standards but also to marine industry regulations (USCG, ABYS, CE, etc.).
Maz Ocean, Inc. maintains OEM/Boatbuilder relationships with dozens of the most prominent suppliers and manufacturers of marine equipment. This assures the client of the best possible service and installation of after the sale additional equipment. Direct contact with the manufacturer’s through Maz Ocean provides the most current information on updates, recalls, and assures that the equipment will be properly installed and manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines will be provided to the client.
About Xquisite Yachts Inc.
Established in 2014 with the purpose of launching a new brand of sailing and power catamarans. Their goal was to create the ultimate luxury yacht for cruisers where safety and innovative design blend together, offering unmatched comfort for adventurers who wish to explore the oceans without giving up their comfortable lifestyle. Their X5 Sail catamaran has won 3 prestigious awards this year – including “BEST BOAT OF 2017” and received a multitude of raving reviews from industry leaders, magazines, and publications.
About Maz Ocean Inc.
Maz Ocean, Inc. offers marine electronics installation and repair as well as other yacht and boat services in the Fort Lauderdale, FL, area.
Their team offers personal services to repair and help to develop custom solutions for navigation, communications, security, monitoring, and lighting for vessels. Offering tried and true as well as exciting new products from trusted industry brands like GOST, Raymarine, Garmin, Fusion, Simrad, KVH, Intellian, B&G, and more.
Come join us on the board of X5 Sail “Sea Larks” at the Annapolis SailBoat Show at Dock “B”
US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
United States Sailboat Show
City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland
From 5th until 9th of October 2017
Between Thursday and Sunday: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Monday: from 10:00am to 5:00pm
We had long been admiring the technical specifications of the Xquisite X5 and finally got our chance at the conclusion of the Miami boat show to take a test sail. Although the weather conditions were not ideal to show off just how well she can perform, they were adequate to put her through her paces. In light air and a moderate swell, we headed out Fishermen’s Channel and exited Miami’s Government Cut to meet the edge of the Gulfstream, which was close to shore just licking the first set of sea buoys offshore.
Hoisting the large composite fully battened mainsail was easy with the power main halyard winch. Then, it was a simple pull on the sheet of the self tacking jib and we were off sail- ing on port tack close hauled, she came through the wind with a turn of the helm and reached six knots in the blink of the eye. We decided to bear away and unfurl the reacher, which kept her moving at wind
In the many decades of our sailing careers we have found that if a yacht can move in the lightest of air, she will really impress you in a stiff breeze. The Xquisite X5 did just that, she performed flawlessly in the light air and rolling swell with the comfortable motion we had hoped for.
By Jeanne Levine and Jeff Grossman, Multihulls Quarterly
The mainsail made by North Sails is a high-tech quality performance oriented laminate. The fully battened mainsail has three reef points and is mounted via a batten car system that allows for the smooth raising and lowering of the large sail.
The customized stack pack and lazy jack system practically flakes itself. Both the self-tacking, furling jib with foam luff and the reacher are also made of laminated fabric and are mounted on roller furlers, with all of the running rigging made of high tech Dyneema.
Her single spreader fractional rig is made of anodized silver-grey aluminum and has a slight rake that distinguishes her from the others. Her sleek stylish looks catch your eye unlike any other catamaran on the market today.
If you could envision the Xquisite X5 catamaran as a high quality customized automobile she would be the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet.
Completing the deck walk, we took a look into the engine compartments accessed from hatches on the aft deck that provides excellent access to all serviceable maintenance items.
The engines are mounted on a specially molded bed; the wet exhaust system including the water trap, gooseneck and anti-siphon loop can be easily inspected along with the Racor fuel filters. There is a fuel transfer pump that allows you to transfer fuel from one tank to another. Each engine is equipped with a 120 amp alternator to provide optimal charging capabilities.
We were pleasantly surprised to find her equipped with twin 80-horsepower engines. The twin 80 HP Yanmar 4JH80CR engines give you plenty of horsepower to push the weight and windage of the vessel against the wind as well as agility when docking and maneuvering in tight quarters.
On the port side of the saloon is the forward-facing navigation station with an L-shaped desk. The large countertop provides plenty of room for paper charts and there are drawers and cupboards for stowage. The custom designed switchboard, has a digital battery monitoring system, equipment mimic and placement area for optional navigation instruments.
Standard on every X5 is a unique C-Zone digital switching system that includes an iPad as the controller. Also loaded on the iPad are all the user manuals, serial numbers, warranties and the scheduled maintenance program. A Garmin GM120 multifunction display is located at the helm, along with a GPSMAP 8212 chartplotter with remote keypad, Garmin 4Kw radar and Garmin autopilot. The Garmin 200i VHF radio is mounted at the navigation station with a remote mic at the helm. Completing the entertainment electronics is the 32-inch 3D LED smart television with built in media 700i series music system.
Enter the cabin through a recessed sliding door. The grating in the cockpit floor at the door and a protective cowling under the bridgedeck prevent water from getting inside. You are immediately taken with the panoramic views from the main saloon. Also standard are pleated blinds for the entire saloon and the hull cabin windows for privacy. The headliner houses the recessed LED lighting throughout the vessel operated by light switches conveniently located. The U-shaped settee is to starboard with cloth upholstery and wraps around a fixed saloon table with storage compartments under both the seating and table. Three large opening deck hatches and a sliding window to the cockpit provide excellent ventilation.
The galley is to port, designed with the gourmet cook in mind. The counter space follows an L-shape facing aft towards the cockpit for entertaining. Along with the security and convenience of an island counter that conceals a vast amount of storage. She’s equipped with both a 12-volt compressor driven, front-loading door fridge and a two-drawer deep freezer with icemaker. Also, not typical is the four-burner gas stove and oven with grill and extraction hood for ventilation.
The entire starboard hull is the owner’s cabin with the king size berth aft. As you go forward there is an extra large wardrobe with shelves and drawers for storage almost the equivalent of a walk-in closet. Additional amenities that come standard include: a 52,000 BTU air conditioner, washer-drier, a 200 amp battery charger, 2.5kw inverter and a 12Kw generator that allows full sys- tems operation at anchor.
The guest cabins are in the port hull and accessed from the saloon via a companionway with nice wide steps for good footing. Each cabin has an island style queen berth with steps up either side of the bed and proper mattresses for a good night’s sleep. Storage is provided by drawers underneath the berths, recessed bookshelf, cabinets and wardrobe for clothing. Over- head are opening deck hatches for ventilation. The ensuite heads have an acrylic section tinted with smart glass as enclosure.
The hulls and deck are a composite sandwich made up of E Glass and Multiaxial glass with Divinycell com- posite foam infused with epoxy. The bulkhead thickness is 24 mm and there are dedicated collision bulkheads at the bow and transom to protect the engines and the bottom section of each keel. High-density materials are used along with stainless steel backing plates under all the deck fittings.
Designer Rudolf Jonker rounds out her blue water construction features with large tankage. She carries 204 US gallons of fuel, along with 227 US gallons of water with a light ship displacement of 39,680 pounds. This gives the Xquisite X5 the ability to carry more personal gear aboard and provides an excellent motion at sea.
The Xquisite X5 catamaran truly has it all; for a couple with the dream of bluewater sailing, this cat will take you anywhere in the world in luxury and comfort.
By Jeanne Levine and Jeff Grossman, Multihulls Quarterly
We proudly announce our cooperation with Vessel Vanguard, the world’s first cloud based yacht maintenance and management solution.
All Xquisite Yachts catamarans are equipped with the Vessel Vanguard system, so our technical department can remotely monitor our yachts maintenance tasks and offer technical assistance if necessary. All maintenance history is logged for future reference, and will be accessible for future buyers when the boat goes on the second hand market, keeping the resale value high.
The X5 won Cruising World’s Most Innovative Sailboat 2017 Award. It also won Sail’s Best Multi-Hull over 50 Feet Award for its construction and beautifully engineered digital switching system.
The South African–made Xquisite, which costs about $1.2 million, has a streamlined digital switching, or “distributed power” system. Early systems, based on automobile technology, were over-complicated and confusing to owners. Judges say that today’s system is refined and much easier to use. One has the ability to pull up the control system and all battery and tank information with an iPad. One may connect to the factory en-route for remote troubleshooting.
Other thoughtful touches are universal wall outlets (which will accept European and American style plugs), USB ports in every cabin and a universal input isolation transformer, which enables the boat to be plugged into shore power anywhere in the world. Today it is easier than ever to just sail away.
By Robert Haywood, Annapolis Home magazine
She will be launched in Cape Town in October and could be delivered anywhere in the world before the end of this year.
Hull #005 is the 3 cabins owner’s version with modern interior finishes with all the latest improvements installed.
Reserve this production slot with only 5% deposit paying the rest (95%) in October. Only after the yacht is launched and the sea trials are successfully concluded.
Our production cost will increase in 2018.
They have built ten prosthetic legs on board of their Xquisite X5 catamaran and donated to the people in need, giving them the opportunity to walk again.
Xquisite Yachts & Phoenix Marine are proud to be the main sponsors of this project.
