SAFETY ONBOARD AN X – THE STEEL FRAME
SAFETY ONBOARD AN X - THE STEEL FRAME
How can a steel frame provide performance, comfort and safety?
The galvanized steel frame has been a core principle in the construction of an X-Yacht since 1981. The steel frame is built to provide a safe and strong attachment between the keel and the hull.
We are designing boats with higher stability than most competitors on the market, and the steel frame makes it possible to use heavier keels in our production. In a sailing boat, high stability is not only necessary for safety reasons. It’s also a requirement for high speed. A high stability boat is also less influenced by gusts and shifting wind conditions, which is a fundamental aspect of being comfortable at sea.
The keel is bolted directly to the steel frame, and any force working on the keel – even sudden shocks from grounding or hitting debris in the water – will be absorbed and distributed evenly throughout the structure. The steel frame is also designed for single point lifting, which makes things easier when taking up or launching the boat.
So again, performance, safety and comfort are intertwined: High stability translates to efficient sailing, but it also gives you a safer boat, that provides a comfortable, stable platform that you can trust. And at the center of all this is our specially designed steel frame.
