Boat Overview
FIDO is a stunning example of a 3-cabin owner's version Xquisite X5. Recent haulout and full systems service completed! Xquisite Yachts is renowned for crafting some of the most exceptional catamarans available today. The build quality is among the finest in the market. The X5 is their award-winning flagship model, acclaimed by sailing publications, experienced owners, and industry veterans. The unique exterior styling of the X5 distinguishes her from the competition, while the interior finishings provide refined luxury with a focus on practical functionality. The hull is constructed of sandwich composite using Quadriaxial stitched fabrics, Divinicell composite PVC foam, and Epoxy Vinyl Ester resin, resulting in a stiff laminate with excellent strength and lightweight properties. Inside, all joinery work and finishings in the living areas are done in lime washed solid Oak with a matte polyurethane acrylic lacquer for a professional and durable finish. FIDO is equipped with comprehensive features to ensure a fantastic sailing experience. Some highlights include:
- Yanmar 80hp diesel engines w/ SD60 Saildrives (Serviced 11/2024)
- C Zone Digital Switching
- Fisher Panda 12kW Generator
- Garmin Electronics suite including auto pilot, AIS, Radar, etc.
- Comprehensive Galley equipment and ample refrigeration
- Air Conditioning / Heating throughout
- Washing Machine / Dryer
- 870 Watts of Solar
- Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker
FIDO is in great shape and available for showings by appointment in beautiful Cape Canaveral, FL.
Specifications
Helm and Cockpit
The functionally designed cockpit offers ample seating and lounge areas for guests and fantastic access to the helm from the cockpit or the side deck. It incorporates a comfortable helm seat that easily accommodates two adults. The cockpit table can seat six adults with plenty of elbow room.
- Bimini side – helm side enclosure for weather protection
- All lines led back to helm for easy single-handed sailing
- 2 x Harken size 60 Winches – 2 speed electric self-tailing
- 14 x rope clutches at helm station labeled for sheets, halyards, reefs, etc.
- Extra large double seat helm chair with padded backrest in cockpit
- Large power dampened compass ahead of helm station in cockpit
- Engine instrumentation
- Yanmar electronic throttle and gear controls
- 800mm Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
- Glass windscreen and sliding cloth bimini above helm chair
- Cup holders
- Line storage bin below steering wheel
- 1 x 12V outlet and 2 x USB outlets
- “Rain” style aft shower mounted under the coachroof
Electronics
Garmin GMI20 multi-display instrument at helm.
- Garmin 16″ GPSMAP chart plotter with GPS and remote keypad
- Garmin GMR 24X HD 36 mile – 4KW radar
- Garmin Autopilot – GHP reactor 12 core pack with GHC20 display
- Garmin GHS10 wired command mic
- Garmin AIS 600 transceiver
- Garmin Panoptix Forward Looking Sonar
- Windlass wireless remote with Chain Counter
- C-Zone switch panel to control various systems from helm
- Iridium Go & mast mounted antenna
- Cell Range-Extender antenna and router
Rigging and Sails
Spars built of extruded aluminum – Southern Spars South Africa – anodized silver-grey.
- Single spreader fractional rig with internal wiring shielded in PVC tube secured to mast
- Batten car system for mainsail
- Shrouds have chafe guards
- VHF aerial on top of mast
- Stack pack with lazy jacks
- 2 x Mainsail traveler car control lines
- Deck hardware for a Parasailer Spinnaker (Sail Not Included)
Sails
- North Sails Fully battened mainsail with three reef points
- North Sails – Self-tacking Jib with UV cover on a mechanical Harken Furler
- North Sails – Reacher with UV cover on a mechanical Harken Furler
On Deck
- 6 x Foredeck hatches for storage with recessed lockable stainless steel catches
- Electric under deck horizontal anchor windlass 12v 1500 watt with wired remote in foredeck anchor locker
- Fresh water rinse in anchor locker
- Large anchor cleat mounted in anchor locker
- Stainless steel anchor swivel with twin nylon anchor roller inside anchor locker
- Anchor – Delta 50kg, 100m of 10mm chain
- Spare Anchor – Galvanized Fluke, 10m x 10mm chain, 30m 16mm warp
- Stainless steel shroud chainplates are bolted to hull in area of structural bulkheads
- Two recessed water tank fillers fitted on coachroof to act as rainwater collection points
- Two Diesel fillers fitted on aft top transom step
- 2 x 110v Electricity dock inlets on transom with shore power leads
- 1 x 220v Electricity dock inlet on transom with shore power lead
- Furling line lead blocks leading control lines back to cockpit
- Fore deck hatches for storage with recessed and lockable stainless steel catches
- Large access opening deck hatch to port foredeck peak storage locker
- Tinted glass salon windows
- Two x 5kg composite gas bottles with LP regulator and pressure gauge in self-ventilating gas locker in cockpit seat
- Gas BBQ mount on transom
- Steaming lights on crossbeam A-frame, mast and aft targa
- 2 x white molded GRP bow seats
- 4 x LED Underwater Lights
- Fishing rod holders on both sides of targa
Accommodations
All joinery and cabinetry finished in real wood lime washed Oak. Galley counters, head counters, and basins in white Corian. Ceilings and topside linings in light cream soft touch leather. Dark brown woodgrain laminate flooring. The salon features a unique table with ample seating that can also be converted between a coffee table or dining table with multiple storage compartments.
Salon
Large salon area with 360-degree panoramic views.
- U-shaped settee with cloth upholstery
- Saloon convertible table
- OceanAir Combination shade-mosquito screens
- OceanAir – Pleated blinds for saloon cabin windows
- Goiot hatches
- Storage compartments under saloon seating
- Overhead stylish LED recessed ceiling lights
- Locking Sliding aluminum double doors with open/closed locking positions
- Locking sliding double windows between galley and cockpit sink/bar
- Escape hatch in saloon floor with sand blasted glass ‘world map’ logo
- Sliding window to cockpit
- Large U-shaped cupboard unit with entertainment equipment and storage drawers
- 1 x 40″ LED smart television with built-in media player on TV lift system
- 110V outlets
- 2 x Cabin fans in salon – Hella Turbo 2
- 2 x 12,000 BTU reverse cycle air con units with outlets at nav and settee (cooling, heating, or dehumidifier)
- 2 x Sets of Seat cushion covers for cabin and saloon seats (navy, brown)
Galley
Spacious L-shaped galley with large island unit.
- Large vertical cupboard housing refrigerator/freezer unit with small side storage cupboard
- Vitrifrigo fridge- 157L capacity
- 1 x 2-drawer Vitrifrigo deep freezer – capacity 144L with incorporated ice maker
- Double basin sink with chromed mixer tap
- Large double drawers under sink unit with heavy-duty drawer slides
- Integrated dish draining area
- Large cupboard doors with multiple drawers and shelves for storage
- 2 x Sliding drawers for glasses/cups above and aft of sink
- Drawer for spice and condiments
- Rubbish bin in dedicated drawer for easy access
- Four-burner gas hob with flame failure device and pot holders
- Extraction system above hob
- Speed oven with grill (convection microwave)
- Electronic Gas shut off valve/alarm with sniffer
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
Nav Station
Situated in port front section of saloon and forward facing.
- L-shaped nav desk with large countertop
- Numerous cupboards with doors and drawers
- C-Zone Digital Switching and Battery Monitoring System iPad/screen mounted in a console
- 1 x 110v outlet and 1 x 110v outlet with USB
- 1 x 12 volt outlet
- Chart light
- Overhead recessed LED lighting
- Fire extinguisher
- 1 x Garmin 300 VHF radio with AIS receiver
- 1 x Fusion MS IP 700i series music system with 4 x MS-FR7021 7″ 260 watt marine speakers (two in saloon and two in cockpit)
- Office chair at navigation station
Owners Cabin and Head (Stbd)
King-size Island style bed with steps up each side giving separate access and soft furnished headboard. Spacious en-suite head with integral his and hers double basins and large separate fully enclosed shower with acrylic opening door and seat.
- Opening deck hatch for ventilation
- Combination shade-mosquito screens for opening deck hatches - Goiot
- Overhead recessed LED lighting
- Extra large dressing table with built-in desk and drawers
- 110v outlets with 1 x USB outlet close to bed
- Extra large wardrobes with hanging locker and shelves
- Large Dresser unit with cupboards for storage
- Double settee/lounger with storage underneath
- 4 x large non-opening vertical windows on outboard hull next to bed giving lots of light
- Pleated blinds for hull cabin windows
- Extra large storage under bed with drawers
- Recessed bookshelf with shelf and cupboards on inboard side next to bed
- Overhead opening deck hatch
- Light switch for cabin lights
- 1 x Cabin fan – Hella Turbo 2
- 1 x 12,000 BTU air con unit with two upper level outlets
- Professional hot and cold mixer taps
- Cupboards underneath for storage
- Large mirror units above with storage for bathroom accessories
- Electric fresh water toilet
- 110V waterproof outlet
- Washer/dryer mounted in dedicated cupboard
- Fire Extinguisher
Port Cabins
Access to each of the cabins is from the saloon by a companionway. Privacy is provided by a cabin door leading to each cabin.
- Large 1.95m x 1.4m bed with soft furnished headboard
- Island style bed with steps up each side giving separate access
- Recessed bookshelf with cabinet and wardrobe
- Extra large storage under bed with drawers
- Dressing table with drawers underneath
- Overhead opening deck hatch for ventilation
- Combination shade-mosquito screens for opening deck hatches
- Several large non-opening hull windows
- Reading lights, overhead recessed ceiling lights, all LED
- Switch for cabin lights
- Fire extinguisher
- 110v outlets with 1 x USB outlet close to bed
- 1 x Cabin fan – Hella Turbo 2 (each cabin)
- 1 x 8000 BTU air con unit (per cabin) with one upper level outlet for each cabin
Guest Head
Bathroom enclosed with clear acrylic with sandblast vinyl design and dual-purpose door.
- Electric freshwater toilet
- Solid surfacing countertop with integrated washbasin
- Pressurized hot and cold water mixer tap
- Cupboard and storage underneath
- Overhead mirror unit with storage for bathroom accessories
- Opening deck hatch for ventilation
- Combination shade-mosquito screens for opening deck hatches
Plumbing
- Spectra Newport 400 Water Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Water Heater – 60lt with 110V resistor element with accumulator tank
- 4 x high capacity electric bilge pumps with automatic sensors/alarms for main bilge area
- 3 x holding tanks
- 2 x large capacity freshwater pumps with accumulator tanks
Engines
- 2 x Yanmar 80 hp 4JH80-TE diesel engines mated to SD60-T saildrives – 850hrs each
- Yanmar Electronic Throttles
- 2 x Mastervolt AGM engine start batteries (2022)
- 2 x MaxProp 3-blade feathering propellers
- 2 x Fuel/Water Separators
- 2 x Fireboy Automatic Fire Extinguishers
- Fuel Transfer Pump
- Overhead LED lighting in engine compartments
- Sound proofing
- 2 x High-water alarms and bilge pumps
- 2 x lower-water alarms and bilge pumps in each engine compartment
- 2 x Passive ventilation system
Electrical
- Generator – Fischer Panda 15000i PMS – 12KW/15KVA variable speed
- Solar Panels – 6 x 145 Watt on saloon coachroof with 60 Amp Mastervolt MPPT solar regulator
- C Zone Digital Switching - The state-of-the-art electrical interface
- 12V DC Systems
- House Battery Bank – 6 x 750ah 2V Mastervolt Gel Batteries
- Mastervolt EasyView Battery Status Monitor
- Mastervolt Chargmaster 12/amp battery charger (2022)
- Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/2500-120V/60HZ (2022)
- 2 x 110v (30 amp) shore power connections with shore power cables
- 1 x 220v (50 amp) shore power connection with shore power cables
Safety
- Electronic Locking Safe
- 8 x fenders/10 x 10m 18mm tie up ropes
- Category 1 offshore safety equipment including 8 man life raft Viking
- 10 x Ocean rated Life Jackets
- 100 Ltr/26.42 US gal/min manual bilge pump, one for each hull
- EPIRB – ACR ELECTRONICS, GlobalFix V4 EPIRB Category II
- Life ring with mounting bracket
- Man-overboard pole with flag
Extras
- 12ft AB AL-12 Aluminum hull inflatable tender with Yamaha 25hp 4-stroke outboard
- - V shaped fuel tank in dinghy bow locker with under floor line to motor
- - Automatic Bilge pump in dinghy with new battery
- - Fuel filter in dinghy
- - Folding anchor for dinghy
- - Extra rectangular gas tank for dinghy
- Foredeck Canopee Shade
- Linens
- Predict Wind – additional SIM cards
- Ocean fishing gear (2022)
- Custom Cover for Large, convertible salon table (2022)
- Custom Cover for Gas Grill (2022)
- Plastic storage containers for spares, essentials, other items
- Back-up davit winch control (not installed)
- Portable diesel fuel jerry can (5.3L)
- Extending boat hook
- Extra filters (oil, fuel, water), pumps (water, bilge), watermaker filters and chemicals, impellers, lines, fans, lights, and many other spare parts
Recent Maintenance and Upgrades
- Yanmar Engines – oil change, oil filters, and fuel filters (Nov 2024)
- Saildrives – removed from boat for complete service including oil change, all seals replaced (including hull seal), and new zincs (Nov 2024)
- Propellers – acid washed, sanded, and treated with PropSpeed (Nov 2024)
- Generator – oil change, oil filter, new impeller, and Racor fuel filter (Nov 2024)
- Fuel Polished (Nov 2024)
- Bottom Paint – Both hulls were washed, sanded and given two new coats of SeaHawk Biocop dark blue bottom paint (Nov 2024)
- Genoa – reconditioned by the sail loft with new UV cover (Nov 2024)
- Rigging was inspected and approved (Nov 2024)
- Minor cosmetic and Gelcoat repairs (Nov 2024)
- Full boat detail (Nov 2024)
- AB Dinghy – tubes serviced, cleaned and reconditioned (Nov 2024)
- Yamaha 25hp Outboard - Remote fuel filter replaced. Oil changed and lower unit serviced. Seals replaced. (Nov 2024)
- Solar Fans added to three deck hatches (starboard hull, port hull, salon)
- Replaced Main Halyard, Reefing Lines, Topping Lift, etc. (2021/2022)
- New SeaHawk Biocop bottom paint (2022)
- All fire extinguishers tested and rectified (2021)
- Xquisite full system review, repair and maintenance (2021)
- Xquisite window rebedding (2021)
- Xquisite rudder seal upgrade (2022)
- Life raft retested and certified (2021)
- Bottom Cleaning (monthly)
- Replaced engine starting batteries (2022)
