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X-Yachts and YANMAR are Keeping the Danish Tradition for Boat Building Alive
Historically, the Danish people are well known for their sailing prowess and talent for boatbuilding. In the southern Jutland town of Haderslev, X-Yachts and Yanmar are helping keep this tradition very much alive.
“We are surrounded by so much water and therefore have a strong history of sailing,” says Kræn Brinck Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts. Kræn grew up sailing dingies and excelled enough to represent his country. Later, he was offered his dream job at the helm of this local shipyard that has built its reputation as the best in performance yacht design and construction.
“It was an easy choice – I’ve known this company since I was eight years old and have sailed X-Yachts my whole career,” he adds. “Having something you are passionate about in your backyard was almost too good to be true.”

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With almost 40 years of experience there is a reason why X-Yachts have established an enviable customer loyalty, it is in a word quality.
From the long heritage of designers and naval architects that really understand what a true sailing yacht should be, fanatical attention to detail and a constant drive for innovation and a build quality second to none.
The difference between X-Yachts and other yacht builders come from how the yachts are designed, built and specified technically. Production cost is not the main priority at X-Yachts, instead features and equipment are chosen, no matter the cost, to ensure all models excel in key areas.
The result, beautifully designed and built yachts that give Superior Sailing Pleasure to the knowledgeable owner that understands the difference.


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“We want our boats to be a safe choice and the times when you need the engine, you want it to be reliable, like entering a harbour in heavy seas,” explains Kræn. “It’s vital your yacht can be serviced around the world. If my customer picks up a boat in Denmark and ends up in the Caribbean, he expects the same levels of service.
“Our customers typically sail their boats short-handed, so ease of use is paramount. This is especially true when it comes to easy sail handing, operating electrical winches, bow and stern thrusters, and so on. We need to offer them a reliable product in terms of use and support – our customers expect that.”
Yanmar’s famous reliability also extends out of the water, in its role as a trusted and valued supplier to boat builders, such as X-Yachts.
“We create moulds, build a hull and need the engines to be delivered on exactly the right date to fit our production schedules,” adds Kræn. “Having a supplier you can rely on to help facilitate that process is a ‘must’ to be successful in this industry.”
Judging by the full order book and huge extension being built at the Haderslev yard, the employees will no doubt soon start thinking about plans for the 50th anniversary celebrations, due in 2029.
We are surrounded by so much water and therefore have a strong history of sailing
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