X-79 is a
sailboat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture.
Types
Although sailboat terminology ...
class designed by
Niels Jeppesen and built in about 500 copies.
History
Niels Jeppesen designed the X-79 to compete in the
Sjælland Rundt
Sjælland Rundt (lit. Round Zealand Race) is a sailing race around the Danish island Zealand. It is organized by the Elsinore Sailing Club
History
The race was first held on 29 June 1947. During the 1980s, Sjælland Rundt had over 2000 competing ...
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See also
* X-99 The X-99 was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts and first launched in 1985 with 605 built.
Oak frame: Hull no 1 -to 259 and hull no 270, 263 and 267
Steal frame introduced 1990 Hull no 260 and onwards except 270, 263, 267
Alu. frame ...
Links
X-79 resource site
References
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1970s sailboat type designs
Sailboat type designs by Niels Jeppesen
Keelboats
Sailboat types built by X-Yachts