Xquisite X5 Plus Buyer's Guide
The Xquisite X5 Plus is the second-generation evolution of the X5 cruising catamaran, built by Xquisite Yachts/Phoenix Marine in Cape Town and designed by Tamas Hamor. On the used market these are modern, systems-heavy voyaging cats rather than bare charter shells, and a buyer should approach each hull as a complex electrical and composite vessel rather than a simple sailboat.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts appear more often than the alternative on the used market, though both configurations come up, and ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin arrangement places the whole starboard hull into an owner's suite and splits the port hull between two further staterooms, with ensuite heads and a bright bridgedeck dedicated to galley, dining, and navigation. Ex-charter hulls may show heavier wear in these high-traffic interior zones even when cosmetically refreshed.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A used X5 Plus commonly carries a watermaker, solar, lithium batteries, and a chartplotter as standard cruising equipment. Power and energy are the headline: the as-built 24-volt architecture with 2.3 kW of solar and 22 kWh of lithium supports all-night air conditioning without a genset, so verify the battery bank and solar wiring are intact rather than partially upgraded. Less commonly seen but frequent owner additions include air conditioning, an inverter, a code zero, self-tacking jib, furling main, and electric winches—none of which should be assumed present on a given listing.
What to Inspect
The hull and deck are fully vacuum-infused and Divinycell-cored above and below the waterline, so probe the cored laminate for softness or delamination along hull-to-deck joints and around through-hulls, especially on ex-charter hulls worked hard in warm water. The composite bulkheads were redesigned for this generation; check where they meet the hull and deck for any separation or crazing that would signal structural movement. The curved stern arch carries running rigging, and its mast-support re-engineering was part of the weight program, so inspect chainplate and arch attachment points for corrosion or flex. Confirm the 24-volt system reports to the builder when in coverage and that the lithium bank and solar array match the original 22 kWh and 2.3 kW specification rather than a partial owner swap.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cats turn up in the Bahamas, United States, and Spain. Before committing, walk the following:
- Inspect cored hull and deck for delamination at joints and through-hulls.
- Check composite bulkhead bonds for separation or crazing.
- Verify stern-arch and mast-support hardware for corrosion or movement.
- Confirm 24-volt system, 2.3 kW solar, and 22 kWh lithium are original-spec.
- Review owner's-suite and port staterooms for ex-charter wear.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Xquisite X5 Plus. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 2 | $1,374,950 | — |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $1,570,000 | +14.2% |
| May 26 | 3 | $1,199,000 | -23.6% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,350,000 | +12.6% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $1,750,000 | +29.6% |
Where they're listed
Xquisite X5 Plus listings appear across 3 countries. Bahamas has the most listings with 5 (55.6%), followed by United States and Spain.
Country view
9 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $1,650,000 | 5 | 2 | 55.6% |
| United States | $1,199,000 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Spain | $1,490,000 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
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