The Reliant X40 Is A 21st Century Classic

The stunning simplicity of Reliant Yachts’ X40 express just might rede-fine the term “classic” as it applies to boats.

- Dennis Caprio

“For a yacht to be truly classic, it needs the context of time to establish historical merit,” writes company principal Jim Ewing. “But for any yacht that has achieved classic status, the fundamental principles most certainly were impeccable use of scale and proportion, attention to detail in both styling and performance, and the execution of the build.”

Of course — and the X40 holds true to those principles. It is the first of three new builds on Reliant’s schedule for the X series and is slated for delivery early in 2018. Ewing calls the X40 a modern interpretation of an express boat that reflects the owner’s sense of and desire for a sporty yacht that will be at home on the Riviera.