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World Premiere! - The new SIXTY SOLAR SAIL at 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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Nominated by both Cruising World and Sail Magazine for the 2025 season

SIXTY SOLAR SAIL Nominated for Two Prestigious 2025 Awards

Xquisite Yachts’ latest creation, the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL, continues to turn heads across the sailing industry, securing not one but two prestigious nominations for the 2025 season. Recognized by Cruising World as a contender for the “2025 Boat of the Year” and included in Sail Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Boats 2025” nominees, this solar-powered luxury catamaran is redefining sustainable cruising.
Step aboard in person at its world premiere alongside the multi-award-winning
X5 PLUS at the Annapolis Boat Show.
Xquisite Yachts’ latest creation, the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL, continues to turn heads across the sailing industry, securing not one but two prestigious nominations for the 2025 season. Recognized by Cruising World as a contender for the “2025 Boat of the Year” and included in Sail Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Boats 2025” nominees, this solar-powered luxury catamaran is redefining sustainable cruising.
Step aboard in person at its world premiere alongside the multi-award-winning
X5 PLUS at the Annapolis Boat Show.

Cruising World’s 2025 Boat of the Year Nomination

The Boat of the Year award by Cruising World is a highly anticipated event recognizing yachts demonstrating excellence in innovation, performance, and design. The SIXTY SOLAR SAIL has earned its place among the contenders thanks to its advanced solar energy systems, sleek design, and comfortable amenities. With its 6 kW solar panels and up to 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, this vessel leads the charge in sustainable sailing, ensuring that cruisers can explore the world with minimal environmental impact.
Designed with ease of use in mind, she offers single-handed sailing through fully electric sail controls, making it an ideal choice for seasoned sailors and adventurers alike. According to experts involved in the nomination process, “the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL sets a new standard in luxury cruising, combining eco-friendly innovation with world-class design”.

Sail Magazine’s Top 10 Best Boats 2025 Nomination

As one of Sail Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Boats for 2025,” the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL joins an elite group of yachts representing the cutting edge of boat design. This nomination is based on the vessel’s luxurious aesthetics, performance, and sustainable features. The optional hybrid propulsion system offers increased autonomy, combining electric and diesel power for efficient long-range cruising.
SIXTY SOLAR SAILS’s spacious interior, panoramic views, and electric salon windows provide unmatched comfort for extended voyages. Its ability to merge high-end amenities with environmentally conscious technology makes it a standout in the competition.

What Makes the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL a Standout in 2025’s Best Boat Competitions

A pioneering vessel at the forefront of green yachting technology:
  • Advanced Solar Power System:
    Equipped with up to 6 kW of solar panels, 10 kW inverters, and a large lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of up to 60 kWh, it ensures that sailors can travel long distances without relying on fossil fuels.
  • Hybrid Propulsion:
    An optional hybrid propulsion system allows for efficient fuel use, making it ideal for longer voyages where power conservation is vital.
  • Carbon composite build:
    Lightweight and strong for better performance.
  • Single-Handed Sailing:
    Fully electric sail controls mean the yacht can be operated effortlessly by just one person, a massive advantage for solo sailors or small crews.
  • Spacious, smart layout:
    Her spacious king-sized cabins, expansive galley, and a large flybridge with retractable awning, high-end finishes, and panoramic views ensure comfort without sacrificing eco-friendliness.
Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail
Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail
Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail
Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail
These features are a testament to Xquisite Yachts’ commitment to leading the industry in sustainability and luxury.

Cruising World’s 2025 Boat of the Year Nomination

The Boat of the Year award by Cruising World is a highly anticipated event recognizing yachts demonstrating excellence in innovation, performance, and design. The SIXTY SOLAR SAIL has earned its place among the contenders thanks to its advanced solar energy systems, sleek design, and comfortable amenities. With its 6 kW solar panels and up to 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, this vessel leads the charge in sustainable sailing, ensuring that cruisers can explore the world with minimal environmental impact.
Designed with ease of use in mind, she offers single-handed sailing through fully electric sail controls, making it an ideal choice for seasoned sailors and adventurers alike. According to experts involved in the nomination process, “the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL sets a new standard in luxury cruising, combining eco-friendly innovation with world-class design.”

Sail Magazine’s Top 10 Best Boats 2025 Nomination

As one of Sail Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Boats for 2025,” the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL joins an elite group of yachts representing the cutting edge of boat design. This nomination is based on the vessel’s luxurious aesthetics, performance, and sustainable features. The optional hybrid propulsion system offers increased autonomy, combining electric and diesel power for efficient long-range cruising.
SIXTY SOLAR SAILS’s spacious interior, panoramic views, and electric salon windows provide unmatched comfort for extended voyages. Its ability to merge high-end amenities with environmentally conscious technology makes it a standout in the competition.

What Makes the SIXTY SOLAR SAIL a Standout in 2025’s Best Boat Competitions

A pioneering vessel at the forefront of green yachting technology:
  • Advanced Solar Power System:
    Equipped with up to 6 kW of solar panels, 10 kW inverters, and a large lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of up to 60 kWh, it ensures that sailors can travel long distances without relying on fossil fuels.
  • Hybrid Propulsion:
    An optional hybrid propulsion system allows for efficient fuel use, making it ideal for longer voyages where power conservation is vital.
  • Carbon composite build:
    Lightweight and strong for better performance.
  • Single-Handed Sailing:
    Fully electric sail controls mean the yacht can be operated effortlessly by just one person, a massive advantage for solo sailors or small crews.
  • Spacious, smart layout:
    Her spacious king-sized cabins, expansive galley, and a large flybridge with retractable awning, high-end finishes, and panoramic views ensure comfort without sacrificing eco-friendliness.
These features are a testament to Xquisite Yachts’ commitment to leading the industry in sustainability and luxury.

Sixty Solar Sail
Technical Specifications

  • Length Overall
    18.80 m / 61.67’
  • Length Hull
    18.000 m / 59’
  • Displacement Lightship
    27.5 t / 55000 lbs (approx.)
  • Bridge Deck Clearance
    1.050 m / 3.44’
  • Beam
    8.915 m / 29.2’
  • Draft
    1.65 m / 5.4’
  • Mast height
    27.28 m / 89.5’
  • Mainsail area
    135 m² / 1453 ft²
  • Sail area – Genoa
    90 m² / 968 ft²
  • Sail area – Jib
    38 m² / 409 ft²
  • Sail area – Code 65
    198 m² / 2131 ft²
  • Sail Area – Furling Gennaker
    266 m² / 2863 ft²
  • Fresh Water capacity
    860 litres – 227.18 gal
  • Black Water
    430 litres – 113.59 gal
  • Diesel
    1.440 litres – 380.4 gal
  • Diesel Engines
    2 x 110 HP (80,9 kW)
  • Electric Engines
    2 x 15kW
  • CE Certification
    Category A
  • Solar Panels
    6 kW
  • Hybrid Propulsion
    (optional)
  • Length Overall
    18.80 m / 61.67’
  • Length Hull
    18.000 m / 59’
  • Displacement Lightship
    27.5 t / 55000 lbs (approx.)
  • Bridge Deck Clearance
    1.050 m / 3.44’
  • Beam
    8.915 m / 29.2’
  • Draft
    1.65 m / 5.4’
  • Mast height
    27.28 m / 89.5’
  • Mainsail area
    135 m² / 1453 ft²
  • Sail area – Genoa
    90 m² / 968 ft²
  • Sail area – Jib
    38 m² / 409 ft²
  • Sail area – Code 65
    198 m² / 2131 ft²
  • Sail Area – Furling Gennaker
    266 m² / 2863 ft²
  • Fresh Water capacity
    860 litres – 227.18 gal
  • Black Water
    430 litres – 113.59 gal
  • Diesel
    1.440 litres – 380.4 gal
  • Diesel Engines
    2 x 110 HP (80,9 kW)
  • Electric Engines
    2 x 15kW
  • Solar Panels
    6 kW
  • Hybrid Propulsion
    (optional)
  • CE Certification
    Category A
Sixty Solar Sail – Technical Specifications

World Premiere
at the Annapolis Sailboat Show

Don’t miss the chance to see the Sixty Solar Sail, alongside the multi-award-winning X5 Plus, at their world premiere at the Annapolis Boat Show. Experience first-hand the yacht’s fusion of sustainability and luxury.

Reserve your October 10-14 spot at Dock B, City Dock, and step aboard the Sixty Solar Sail and multi-award-winning X5 Plus.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cruising World magazine is the quintessential guide for sailing enthusiasts around the globe, providing sailboat reviews, expert opinions, in-depth analyses and more…
Xquisite Yachts is a luxury yacht brand known for its innovative designs, comfort, and sailing performance. The company produces a limited number of multi-award-winning catamarans each year using the latest technology.
SAIL Magazine is the magazine of record on the sailing way of life. Whether it’s cruising, racing, or lifestyle, our editorial mission is to inspire, educate and entertain sailors of every kind and to celebrate the sport in words and images.