From the island of Noirmoutier off the French Atlantic coast come exquisite fun boats for the little trip in between, for the dignified or sporty painting and levelling experience under sail. The boats are built using mahogany strips, which are joined together on a mould to form a hull and laminated over. The shipyard recently launched its Rosso 28, which attracted a lot of attention in France (test in YACHT 09/2014). Now they are already announcing their next project with the X.O. However, the latest crack, again from the computer of Italian Paolo Bua, is even more modern. The Chinese and negative stem give the design with a rounded front superstructure a very personal touch. The 7.5 metre long boat is 2.50 metres wide and should weigh just one tonne. The cockpit extends almost to the mast, the rudder is attached and the stern is open. The rig is run without a backstay to allow the mainsail to be flared at the top. The price and release date have not yet been finalised.
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Fridtjof Gunkel
Deputy Chief Editor YACHT
