Why do you use cork on the deck?
Mainly because it’s a more sustainable option to the otherwise typically offered teak, but also because of the many benefits of the material suitability for boats. Compared to wooden floors, cork offers a soft
feel and doesn’t get very hot on a sunny day. Which makes walking barefoot on the boat so much more pleasant. And apart from the natural aesthetic appeal of the material, cork also offers durability, traction,
sound proofing, elasticity, compressibility, and insulation – while still being easy to maintain.
What makes the cork a sustainable option and where does the cork come from?
The cork used on X Shore boats is harvested in Portugal, in accordance with the strict European environmental regulations. The cork-oak is one of the most unique ecological systems in the world, contributing to biodiversity
and CO2 absorption. (While teak can cause issues of high eco-cost of tropical deforestation.)
How durable is the cork and what happens if I damage the cork?
We recommend coating the cork with Osmo hardwax oil to improve the durability, but this is optional. In case of minor damage such as dents we recommend mixing cork granules with glue and then fill in the gaps. In case
of larger damage, we would recommend patching it up.
What materials are used for the hull?
We use a combination of glass fiber and carbon fiber to balance weight, performance and environmental impact. The hulls are built in a sandwich construction, which is beneficial in terms of stiffness and weight. We
currently use hulls produced through vacuum injection. We are continuously working on reducing the weight and environmental impact of our hulls, as well as the rest of the boat. We are moving to in-house hull production
at our factory in Nyköping, where the hulls will be produced with an industry leading method, so called pre-preg, that enables us to use a resin binder (rather than styrene-based vinyl ester), as well as to
use significantly less plastic than in common composite hulls. Our in-house hull production will be fully up and running as of January 2023. Until then, Read more about our sustainability goals here: https://xshore.com/sustainability
What modules are available?
For Eelex 8000 there are about 15 different ways to combine your modules. You can opt for a social module, with sofa and table that converts to a sun bed. There is a forward sun bed with ample storage and possibility
to hold a porta potty. You can also opt for diving modules and fishing modules. The modularity makes the boat fit for any occasion. You can easily swap from one module to another depending on what you want to use
the boat for on that day. X Shore 1 is available in two different versions Open and Top, available in three specifications: Utility, Performance and Premium
Does the boat have solar panels? Why not, and could I buy them as an upgrade?
Currently no. A typical solar panel generates at best 400 W, which means it would take 315 hours of decent sunlight to fully charge the boat. Therefore, we don’t consider its effect efficient enough to prioritize
as an option for now.
X Shore boat specifications
Eelex 8000
- Length: 8m / 26.2 ft
- Width: 2.6 m / 8.5 ft
- Depth: 0.8 m / 2.6 ft
- Weight: 2,600 kg / 5,730 lbs
- Top Speed: 30 Knots
- Cruising speed: 20 Knots
- Range: 100 NM at lower speeds
X Shore 1
- Model: Open, Top
- Length: 6.5 m / 21 ft
- Beam: 2.23 m / 7.3 ft
- Depth: 0.65 m / 2.13 ft
- Height: 1.66 m / 5.4 ft 1.66m inkl | 2.19 m / 7.18 ft
- Weight: 1.7 Ton | 1.77 Ton
- Electrical Motor: 125 kWh
- Top Speed: 30 Knots
- Cruising speed: 20 Knots
- Battery Capacity: 63 kWh
- Range: 50 NM at lower speeds
- Charging: 20-80% 1.5 hours (22kW) / 4.6 hours (7.3kW) / Fast Charging 50 min (45kW)
- Display: Large touch screen