Launched 2007. Huge spec, completely refitted, and very well-presented X-55 with carbon rig and Park Avenue boom. Almost every possible option ticked including generator, watermaker, air-con, heating, bowthruster, electric winches and so on.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
IL COLORE DEL VENTO is a beautifully-presented example of ‘European Yacht of the Year’ winning X-Yachts X-55. Professionally maintained, freshly refitted and fitted out with a huge specification for fast and comfortable cruising and competitive club racing, IL COLORE DEL VENTO ticks pretty much every possible box.
Launched in 2007, during her short life, IL COLORE DEL VENTO has been used for a combination of family cruising and club racing with friends, where she has proven to be hugely competitive with numerous line honours and overall wins. Sold from Grabau International to the present owner, this lovely example of X-Yachts X-55 is now ready for her next adventures.
Her specification highlights include:-
• 3-cabin, 3-head layout plus additional crew cabin/head forward
• 2.90m medium draft keel option
• Nordic Masts carbon fibre mast with carbon Park Avenue boom
• Recently replaced sails inventory
• Harken electric winch package
• Yanmar 110hp engine
• 3-bladed folding prop
• Retractable bowthruster
• 24vDC domestic system
• Kohler 6.5kw generator
• Spectra watermaker
• Reverse-cycle air-conditioning
• Eberspacher diesel heating
• Fridge and fridge/freezer
• Electric heads
• Holding tanks
• Complete B&G instrument package with mast-mounted Nemesis 12’’
• B&G radar
• Teak decks
• Sprayhood and bimini
• Carbon passarelle
RECENT REFIT:
2024-2025:
• Rod standing rigging replaced - 2025
• Vang serviced - 2025
• Backstay serviced - 2025
• Dyneema running rigging replaced – 2025
• Reckman furler serviced 2025
• New B&G Electronics – 2025
• New NMEA 2000 ethernet network – 2025
• B&G WS310 triducer – 2025
• B&G WS310 wind instrument – 2025
• B&G Precision 9 compass – 2025
• B&G NAC3 autopilot calculator with Simrad AP48 rotary control head – 2025
• Engine mounts replaced - 2024
• New top sides flush deck hatches
• New Sony CD player with Bluetooth, new outside – 2025
• New LG 32’ LCD TV – 2025
• Rolly Tasker Sails storm jib – 2025
• New snuffer for asymmetric spinnaker – 2024
• Electric winches serviced - 2025
• Liferaft serviced – 2025
2020-2023:
• Flooring revarnished – 2023
• New batteries – 2022
• New Mastervolt inverter – 2022
• Mast, boom and spinnaker pole repainted – 2021
• New running rigging – 2021
• Backstay replaced – 2021
• New OneSail RFJ Triradial Laminate in Carbon Sport Lite Skin furling jib - 2021
• OneSail Triradial Laminate in Carbon Sport Lite Skin main - 2020
• New 14mm teak decking – 2020
• New seacocks – 2020
OWNER’S COMMENTS:
When I saw this boat, it was love at first sight, I had been looking at X55’s for some time, this one struck me with its sailing orientated layout, black mast, sails & stripes on the hull, and a new teak deck. This is our second X-Yacht, the first one was a X-46. The X-55 sails even more stable, comfortable & faster than the X46, and it’s a different thing inside, much more space & a more refined interior with a better kitchen and separate sitting area and lounge sofa. It’s a dream to sail, very easy to reef, easy to manoeuvre in port, and easy to make good progress.
In the summers of 2024 and 2025 we sailed the boat a bit all over mainland Italy, Sardinia, Sicily & Greek Ionian. This boat was bought to go sailing with the family on a big trip. Unfortunately, due to professional reasons these plans are now cancelled. We spent a lot of effort, love, money and time on this boat and it is with great regret that we are selling it. I will re orient to a smaller boat for sailing closer to my home.
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
Elegant, fast and comfortable, the X-55 is the yacht designed to fulfil your dreams and enhance your passion. The keywords are speed, style and innovation, without compromise. Pure aesthetic pleasure with exceptional performance; designed by craftsmen and top sailors to enable you and your family days of relaxation and pleasurable cruising, whilst taking the ambitious racing sailor first over the finish line.
A sheer delight to sail. With the extremely light cable steering, it is possible to steer her lightly and sensitively with one hand while sitting on the side deck; the view of the telltales on the head sails are perfect from either helm position.
Safety and strength are of vital importance to our naval engineers. All X-Yachts are built in accordance with the European CE-Certification and fulfil the standards of the ABS Hull Certification. The core feature of X-Yachts is the legendary hot-galvanised high-strength steel bottom frame: just ask any X-Yacht owner.
The long foredeck and the short distinctive coach roof make the deck layout look clean, elegant and timeless. We pay attention to detail and some of the notable features that emphasis this are the newly designed flush curved deck hatches as well as the anchor launch system, allowing you to anchor easily in every bay whether you wish to stop for a swim or stay overnight.
The X-55 gives you the feel of being in complete control behind the large steering wheels, while the yacht, with her harmonious hull lines, is gliding smoothly through the water. All control lines are led back under deck to the two halyard winches mounted on the coach roof, and a dedicated halyard cockpit locker has been integrated in the cockpit floor. The neatly recessed sprayhood is easily unfolded.
The functional cockpit offers ideal conditions for handling the yacht, as well as relaxing while at sea or in port. Harmony of form and function is the defining feature of an X-Yacht, guaranteeing you the pure pleasure of sailing. Ample storage facilities are provided in the two large cockpit lockers at the rear. For safety reasons the cockpit compartment fits a life raft, and all lines are led under deck. Elegant cleats and the under deck Genoa furler are further examples of exquisite details that make all the difference.
The detailed workmanship, the carefully selected teak veneers and the furniture fittings built to the highest standards, all mirror the ambitions and attitude of X-Yachts. In the spacious saloon with plenty of natural and artificial light, and the perfectly equipped galley, you and your guests can enjoy a relaxing dinner after a pleasant day on the water.
The gracefully curved, unvarnished teak steps of the companionway descend to the elegant saloon. Fashionable shaped handrails and convenient furniture edges provide security as you move about below deck, or you can sit in comfort at the large and beautifully crafted dining table surrounded by a sofa. The comfortable nav station is designed to accommodate all navigational instruments and communication equipment.
The modern approach of having the wood grain running horizontally, and the vertical ventilation corner posts, are examples of attractive Scandinavian styling pioneered by X-Yachts innovative in-house interior architects. Only the best choice of yachting materials are used; for example the floorboards made of 20 mm Honeycomb with outer panels of teak plywood, and the Oceanair blinds integrated in the deck head sealing panels.
The forward owner’s cabin, with its large double berth and ample storage space, provides you with the luxury X-Yachts strives for; whilst the aft cabins, with separate heads, allow your guests or crew to retreat into their own comfortable quarters to relax and enjoy life on board.
The X-55 is the proud winner of the title “European Yacht of the Year 2007”. A member of the jury said: “The X-55 is one of the few boats in the market that satisfies both the regatta sailor and the long-distance cruiser.”
Production Years: 2005 — 2012 - Number Built: 34
PRESS REVIEWS:
“Despite the best attempts of many imitators, there’s no doubt that X-Yachts still retains its long-held reputation as undisputed leader of the cruiser-racer segment. Each new model remains faithful to the company’s well-established principles but somehow manages to add a little extra to the pleasure of sailing.
The new 55 is now the top end of X-Yachts’ production range. Beyond that length, the Xs are built as semi-customs, tailored to meet their owners’ specifications, as were the imposing X-73 and the recent new generation Mediterranean cruiser the IMX 70. However, in terms of philosophy, aesthetics and design, the 55 is an X-Yacht through and through. In fact, it’s one of the best models in the entire range. “
Fare Vela Magazine
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• The yacht is built to CE Boat Category A-ocean, with “Det Norske Veritas” as the Notified Body.
Hull Construction:
• Hull and deck are built in a sandwich construction of vinylester and isolatic polyester resin and biaxial E-glass fabric.
• Core material is 25-30mm compressed Divinycell with a density of 80-120kg/ m3.
• Solid laminate is used around the keel, rudder and throughhull fittings for maximum strength.
• X-Yachts integrated galvanised steel girder system, accepting loads from the keel and rig, laminated to hull and bulkheads.
• White gelcoat topsides with dark X-Yachts stripes.
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Teak on cockpit sole and seats – replaced 2020
• Teak on side decks – replaced 2020
• Teak on central part of coachroof – replaced 2020
Keel & Rudder:
• The keel consists of an antimony hardened lead bulb with a cast iron fin for high strength and low centre of gravity.
• The keel is protected with a layer of GRP and faired with polyester filler for improved effectiveness.
• GRP balanced rudder blade
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 4 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine producing 110hp
• Yanmar reduction gearbox
• Freshwater engine cooling using raw water inlet and heat exchanger.
• Water-cooled exhaust system in reinforced rubber hose through silencer and appropriate fitting.
• Single lever throttle/gear control
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours – Counter replaced in 2019 with approx. 1,300 hours reported. Total engine hours now approx. 2,700
• Date of last engine service: Engine serviced annually
• Engine overhauled – 2023
• Engine mounts - replaced 2024
Propulsion & Steering:
• Twin Jeffa carbon fibre helm wheels
• 3-bladed Flex-O-Fold feathering propeller
• MAX Power VIP 150 24vDC retractable bowthruster with control at helm pedestal
• Emergency steering gear
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 24vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC start circuit and 220vAC via shorepower, generator or inverter
Battery Banks:
• 1x 12vDC 55Ah engine and generator start battery - 2018
• 4x 12vDC 230Ah service batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 24vDC – 2022
Generator:
• Kohler 6.5kw 220vAC diesel generator
• Generator hours – approx 500 as the time to the listing
• Date of last generator service – serviced annually
Charging / Inverter:
• Mastervolt MASS Combi 24/2000 – 60A combination battery charger inverter - 2022
• Mastervolt battery monitor with inverter control, at nav station
Alternators:
• 12vDC engine-mounted alternator for charging start battery
• 24vDC engine-mounted alternator for charging service bank
Other Electrical:
• X-Yachts’ main switchboard includes 30 automatic fuses, 3 analogue meters, one for monitoring actual voltage of service- and engine battery bank and two for monitoring actual level in fuel and water tanks.
• A 24 V DC system runs throughout the yacht. All cables are terminated in a "dry" GRP box fitted behind the electrical panel.
• 12vDC sockets
• 220vAC shore power system with 220vAC ring main and power sockets internally
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 24vDC pressure system with pressure pump and accumulator tank
• Hot water supplied via engine cooling with 40 litre calorifier or via 230vAC immersion heater element from shore power
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower at stern platform
Watermaker:
• 24vDC Spectra Newport 700 MkII reverse-osmosis watermaker producing approx 110 litres per hour
• Serviced 2025, now uncommissioned for the winter
Bilge Pumps:
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit
• High capacity electric bilge pump with manual override at DC panel
• 3x 24vDC shower drain pumps
Gas System:
• Gas locker in separate drained compartment
Other Plumbing:
• Saltwater anchor chain washdown in bow locker
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• The fuel tank capacity of 400 litres in two aluminium fuel tanks
• One 170 litres day tank and 230 litres fuel tank with transfer pump (and spare transfer pump)
• VDO analogue tank level gauge, deck fill, separator incl. filter and shut off valve.
Fresh Water:
• 550 litres fresh water capacity in 2x aluminium tanks
• Analogue water tank gauges at chart table
Holding Tanks:
• Holding tanks for two heads
• Tanks discharge directly overboard or via deck evacuation point.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
• B&G Zeus 3S 9’ chartplotter - 2025
• B&G Radar Halo 20+ - 2025
• B&G Nemesis 12’’ mast display - 2025
• B&G Triton Edge sailing processor – 2025
• Simrad AP48 rotary autopilot control head - 2025
At Chart Table:
• B&B Zeus 3S 12’ chartplotter -2025
Communications Equipment:
• V3100 Class B Ais transponder - 2025
• NSPL VHF antenna splitter - 2025
• B&G V100 VHF
• B&G H60 wireless poratable VHF
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Twin stainless steel sinks with single lever mixing tap.
• Techimpex 3-burner stove with oven and grill
• Isotherm 24vDC water cooled freezing, top opening box
• Isotherm 24vDC 85L fridge, front opening
Heads:
• 1x Tecma 24vDC electric heads for master cabin heads
• 2x Jabsco manual marine heads for guest cabins with electric valves
• 1x Jabsco manual marine crew cabin heads
• Heads showers in all heads with automatic temperature control and electric pump out
Heating & Ventilation:
• HFL 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning system
• Eberspacher Hydronic diesel-fired hot air/water heating system with outlets in all cabins
• Ventilation consisting of opening skylights, dorade and opening portlights
Entertainment:
- New sony CD player with Bluettoth, new outside – 2025
- New LG 32’ LCD TV - 2025
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Aft cockpit layout with three double cabins, each with ensuite heads, plus further crew cabin in forepeak currently used as sail locker.
Accommodation Finish:
• The yacht’s wooden interior is teak in hand polished satin finish. All carpentry is carried out in accordance with best yacht practice.
• The honeycomb-cored floorboards are made with 4 mm teak surfaces and allow access to the bilge, whereas the companionway steps are laminated curved teak with no lacquer for improved grip.
• White synthetic stone counters in galley and heads
• Teak fiddles between galley and seating area and also galley area facing chart table
• Blue leather upholstery in saloon dinette and chart table
• White leather upholstery to starboard saloon settee
• Mattress covers in blue cloth
• Two additional dining chairs in saloon
• Oceanair blinds for deckhead hatches and side-ports
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Nordic Mast carbon fibre mast, keel-stepped, fractional-rigged with 3-sets of swept-back spreaders – black
• Nordic Mast Park Avenue carbon fibre boom – black painted 2021
• Rod standing rigging – replaced 2025.
• Rod vang with multi-purchase block & tackle adjustment
• Jib/genoa tracks adjustable from cockpit
• Spinnaker equipment consisting of: Slider and freely adjustable block system for mast end fitting and operation of spinnaker pole, extra long carbon spinnaker pole with deck shoes.
• Spinnaker uphaul and downhaul
• Tackline for gennaker
• Spectra sheets and guys
• Navtec hydraulic backstay
• Lazyjacks and stack-pack bag
• German mainsheet system with full cockpit width mainsheet traveller
• Low-friction batten-car sliders for mainsail on mast-mounted track
• Reckman sub-deck furler for genoa – serviced 2025
Winches:
• 2x Harken 74.2 2-speed electric self-tailing primary winches – serviced 2023
• 2x Harken 70.2 2-speed self-tailing mainsheet winches (electric on port side)
• 2x Harken 53.2 2-speed self-tailing halyard winches (electric on starboard side)
• Electric winches serviced 2025
Sails:
• OneSail Triradial Laminate in Carbon Sport Lite Skin main - 2020
• OneSail RFJ Triradial Laminate in Carbon Sport Lite Skin furling jib - 2021
• Millenium Sails carbon laminate genoa – 2013
• Millenium Sails symmetric spinnaker – 2007
• OneSail A2 - 2014 with snuffer from 2024
• Rolly Tasker Sails storm jib - 2025
General:
• Double lifelines with gates in lifelines each side amidship and on transom.
• Midships boarding gates
• Carbon fibre passarelle
• Cockpit table
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Anchor launch system - mechanical operated deck recessed anchor launch system
• Lofrans 24vDC electric anchor windlass with chain counter – serviced 2023
• Anchor with chain
• Kobra spare anchor with 100m chain
• Fenders and warps
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sprayhood
• Bimini
• Sunshade
• Wheel covers
• Stackpack mainsail cover
• Cockpit cushions
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
• AIS
• 6x ISO9650 Liferaft Plastimo – serviced 2025