MONOHULLS PERFORMANCE
FIGARO BENETEAU 3 Two years after Beneteau unveiled its Figaro 3 concept, the world’s first “production foiling one-design monohull” is now not only available to the general public, but coming to U.S. shores for one and all to see at this fall’s boat shows. The key to the boat’s revolutionary performance is a pair of radically curved foils that project from the side of the hull and provide the necessary righting moment for the boat to stand up to a press of sail in a blow. Other features drawn for Beneteau by naval architects VPLP include twin rudders, a sprit from which to fly a large A-sail, a hull with chines and a bow that looks optimized for blast-reaching straight out of the IMOCA 60 playbook. Talk about cool! Beneteau, beneteau.com/us
X-YACHTS X4.9 The latest installment in X-Yachts’ “X” Range of “contemporary performance cruisers,” the X4.9 is marked by quality design and construction throughout. The hull is vacuum infused in epoxy, while the keel includes a lead bulb in the interest of lowering the center of gravity and increasing righting moment. Multiple sprit/anchor roller options are available to match a range of sailing styles, and rod rigging comes standard. Belowdecks the modern, stylish interior is impeccably crafted to provide comfort and safety whether on the hook or on-passage. Dual helms provide easy access to the electrically operated swim step and a dinghy garage aft. X-Yachts, x-yachts.com