XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail
XCAT Sail

XCAT Sail

$ 10,495.00

Stable in heavy winds, fast in light winds. Full speed ahead.

The XCAT combines versatility, portability and performance in a way that no other boat on the market can. Harness the winds with the XCAT Sail or row for fun and fitness with our innovative forward-facing RowVista or rear-facing RowMotion rowing systems. The XCAT opens up a whole new world of adventures.

A winner of SAIL Magazine’s 2017 award for Best Daysailer, the XCAT is engineered to endure any challenge including some of the world’s top boat races. During the 2018 Everglades Challenge Red Beard’s very own Alex captained an XCAT Sail with RowVista.

From performance to safety gear, we carry the widest range of XCAT accessories to get you from your car to your next adventure.

XCAT Sail Innovations

The XCAT Sailing model has everything you need to start harnessing the wind. Both sails and all the rigging are included. We strongly recommend the Sailing Equipment Set to take your XCAT sailing experience to the next level.

1 - Fully battened square-top mainsail creates a lot of power. This sail is looped onto the mast for easier mounting and so it can be stowed still attached to the mast while rowing.

2 - Large laminated window in the genoa allows for safe navigation regardless of what tack you are on.

3 - Forestay is cleated at the mast step. This allows you to drop the mast while on the water for easy passage under low bridges and powerlines.

4 - Trampoline is made of a Textiline mesh that automatically tensions when the trampoline is installed. This prevents the need for tedious and time consuming lacing.

5 - Color coded and marked trampoline speeds up assembly by removing the guesswork. Shroud blocks and shrouds are marked with their respective red and green coloring. The positioning for the genoa and mainsheet blocks are marked on the center beam.

6 - Full length hull keels afford leeway resistance to the XCAT without the unnecessary draft of daggerboards or a centerboard. The boat will float in 6 inches of water!

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XCAT Sail Features & Benefits


The world’s first hard-hulled catamaran that can be transported on the roof of your car and assembled in 12 minutes—all without sacrificing quality or performance.

Lightweight Construction
The XCAT hulls are made of an HDPE skin wrapped around EPP foam forms to create unsinkable but ultra-light hulls. Combined with the anodized aluminum frame and carbon mast, the XCAT weighs in at 165 pounds when rigged as a sailboat. The heaviest part of the boat are the hulls—at only 38 pounds each—which is lighter than most kayaks!

Continuous Line Furler
An in-house designed endless loop genoa furler allows for easy reefing of the sail area when on the water. An endless loop furler allows you to easily furl and unfurl the sail regardless of wind direction and speed.

Safety as a Priority
The XCAT was designed to be an expedition boat, which required a focus on durability and endurance. This translates to a day sailing beach cat that makes light work of foul weather. The XCAT rig has been tested to withstand conditions as high as a Beaufort 8. The mast float and mast with floatation inside makes sure this boat is quick and easy to right in the event of a capsize.

Built-In Heave-To Feature
Most sailboats can heave-to without too much trouble, but many boats struggle to remain hove-to as the wind builds. On the XCAT, if you furl the genoa, hard sheet in the mainsail, let the rudder free and sit forward of the mast: the boat will sit within 5º of true wind direction and will average a half knot in reverse, regardless of wind speed. This is a fantastic feature for novice sailors or anyone who gets caught by a squall in open water.

OE Inboard Electric Motor Option
The XCAT is the smallest production sailboat with an optional inboard motor!

Whether you want the security of being able to get back home when the wind doesn't cooperate or the ability to short tack up a narrow river, the eProp is the perfect solution for any XCAT sailor!

Fast & Easy Assembly
The XCAT assembles with no tools or hardware. There are audible *clicks* when things get attached or are tight. This lets you know that it is locked and ready. Once you are familiar with the process, assembly can be done in about 10-15 minutes. The Red Beard Record is seven minutes and thirty seconds.

Genoa with Barber Hauler
Oversized 110% genoa allows for the XCAT to be rigged with a much shorter mast without sacrificing performance. This reduces heel in heavy winds and allows you to sail under bridges for which other other sailboats would have to de-mast. The centralized genoa cleats allow you to trim regardless of which side of the boat you are on. The barber hauler, typically seen on racing boats, allows you to haul the genoa clew closer to the centerline, allowing you to point higher on the wind.

Kick-up Rudder
The anodized aluminum rudder is resilient and perfectly formed. There is a built in lifting and kick up feature. You can easily lift the rudder to clear any seaweed or for shallow waters.

Dyneema Shrouds
Dyneema shrouds are lightweight, easy to store and still allow for an incredibly tight rig that is ready to withstand heavy winds. The shrouds feature a double shackle system where it attaches to the boat. This makes the XCAT easier to right from a capsize by lightweight sailors.

XCAT Sail Technical Specifications

Overall Length16' 5"
Overall Width7' 2"
Air Draft16' 9"
Water Draft6"
Total Weight165 lbs
Sail Area (Jib + Main)90.5 ft² (35 ft² + 56 ft²)
Mast Specs14' 9" Carbon 2pc | 9 lbs
Crew Capacity1-3 people
Carrying Weight Capacity551 lbs
Hull MaterialHDPE

Packing & Assembly Specifications

Bag for Trampoline / Mast8' x 6" x 6"
Crossbar Bag (w/ wheels)6' 6" x 15" x 10"
Assembly Time~12 minutes
Trailer NeededNone
Tools Required for AssemblyNone

XCAT Sail Featured Accessories

Sail it. Row it. Power it.
Go Ahead, It's Your Move


The XCAT combines versatility, portability and performance in a way that no other boat on the market can. The XCAT Sail is perfect for achieving your fitness goals, or use it on your next river or lake rowing adventure. You can maximize the XCAT’s versatility by powering it with an optional outboard motor, or add a sailing kit to XCAT RowVista for the ability to row and sail at the same time.

XCAT Sailing Equipment Set
XCAT Sailing Equipment Set

XCAT Sailing Equipment Set

$ 1,150.00

The X-Cat Sail is a great boat, but with the addition of these select accessories, you can really round out the whole experience. The Hiking Seats provide more ergonomic seating plus added storage for oars and paddles. The Bow Mesh provides a lot of storage capacity for gear and an anchor without cluttering up the main tramp. The Tiller-Fix can hold the tiller steady while sailing or off center for solo paddling from one side. The X-Cat is stable enough to do without, but it is highly recommended to have hiking straps equipped.

Benefits:

  • Increase storage without cluttering the main trampoline.
  • Adjustable Hiking Seats provide curb-height seating in high winds or tilted as a backrest in light winds.
  • All of the most popular accessories for the X-Cat bundled at a $120+ discount.

Accessory Kit Includes:
One Bow Mesh ($525 Value), One Pair of Hiking Seats Plus Storage Bag ($555 Value), One Pair of Hiking Straps ($125 Value), One Tiller-Fix ($65 Value).

RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On

$ 3,950.00

The world’s best forward rowing system with linkage mechanism and blade feathering integrated. The RowVista system holds both national and international patents, and pending patents. If you want to maximize your X-Cat Sail with the ability to row & sail at the same time, then the RowVista is the best system for you.

Benefits:

  • When combined with a sail, the revolutionary forward-rowing systems allows you to row and sail the X-Cat at the same time.
  • Oarlocks snap onto the side beams without the need for tools.
  • A technical masterpiece – Oar blade feathering despite reverse direction.
  • No energy is wasted thanks to the highly efficient linkage.
  • During sailing, the oars are folded together and can be stowed under the seat.

Kit Includes:
XCAT RowVista® rowlocks, foot stretcher, sliding seat, stopper, bag. 1p RowVista® forward rowing Carbon oars (81”) with linkage mechanism & blade feathering integrated, and RowVista® sculls Storage Bag.

RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On
RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On
RowMotion Classic Rowing System Add-On
RowMotion Classic Rowing System Add-On

RowMotion Classic Rowing System Add-On

$ 1,050.00

The classical method of rowing, straight sticks with a flappy bit on one end. Pull the sticks and off you go, it’s as simple as that. The RowMotion is the classical rowing setup for the X-Cat Catamaran. These oars will get you moving when the wind dies down. it definitely beats the heck out of paddling with a little rescue paddle. Equipped with Concept2 oarlocks, you can use your old oars from college, or add our 2 piece carbon oars in the list below to get you upstream with two paddles.

Benefits:

  • Carbon fiber sculls with an adjustable cuff make blade feathering easy.
  • Concept2 oarlocks are familiar to any rower and are the perfect fit for any aftermarket oar.
  • During sailing, the oars can be stowed behind the optional Hiking Seats.
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor
XCAT eProp Inboard Motor

XCAT eProp Inboard Motor

$ 1,600.00
XCAT Mast Float
XCAT Mast Float

XCAT Mast Float

$ 115.00
XCAT Launching Hull Cradles
XCAT Launching Hull Cradles
XCAT Launching Hull Cradles
XCAT Launching Hull Cradles

XCAT Launching Hull Cradles

$ 400.00
XCAT Roof Rack Accessory Kit
XCAT Roof Rack Accessory Kit

XCAT Roof Rack Accessory Kit

$ 175.00
XCAT Catamaran CARBON FIBER SUP PADDLE
XCAT Catamaran CARBON FIBER SUP PADDLE

XCAT SUP Paddle

$ 145.00
XCAT Anchor
XCAT Anchor

XCAT Anchor

$ 95.00
XCAT Launching Cart
XCAT Launching Cart
XCAT Launching Cart
XCAT Launching Cart

XCAT Launching Cart

$ 595.00
XCAT Launching Cart with Balloon Tires
XCAT Launching Cart with Balloon Tires

XCAT Launching Cart with Balloon Tires

$ 995.00
XCAT Additional Center Beam Seat
XCAT Additional Center Beam Seat

XCAT Additional Center Beam Seat

$ 99.00
HIKO Dry Bag for Paddleboards
HIKO Dry Bag for Paddleboards

HIKO Dry Bag for Paddleboards

$ 99.00
XCAT Dry Bag
XCAT Dry Bag

XCAT Dry Bag

$ 55.00
$ 95.00
XCAT Hiking Straps
XCAT Hiking Straps

XCAT Hiking Straps

$ 125.00
XCAT Tiller-Fix
XCAT Tiller-Fix

XCAT Tiller-Fix

$ 65.00
$ 45.00
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars Bag
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars
ROWonAIR Separable 2-Piece Oars Bag

Carbon 2-Piece Oars for ROWonAIR and XCAT

$ 950.00
XCAT BOW MESH / FRONT TRAMPOLINE
XCAT BOW MESH / FRONT TRAMPOLINE

XCAT Bow Mesh / Front Trampoline

$ 525.00

Side Beam Clamping Block RailBlaza

$ 189.00
XCAT Fenders
XCAT Fenders
XCAT Fenders
XCAT Fenders
XCAT Fenders
XCAT Fenders

XCAT Fenders

$ 65.00
XCAT Tie Down Strap
XCAT Tie Down Strap

XCAT Tie Down Strap

$ 15.00
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats
XCAT Hiking Seats

XCAT Hiking Seats

$ 555.00
XCAT Small Bag
XCAT Small Bag
XCAT Small Bag
XCAT Small Bag

XCAT Small Bag

$ 95.00

XCAT Velcro Strap

$ 14.00
RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On
RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On

RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On

$ 3,950.00
XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option
XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option
XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option
XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option

XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option

$ 1,050.00
XCAT Sailing Equipment Set
XCAT Sailing Equipment Set

XCAT Sailing Equipment Set

$ 1,150.00

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