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X 342
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X-Yachts (Den)  ·  First built: 1988
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About the X 342

Produced by the Danish builder X-Yachts, the X 342 sits within a lineage of sailboats renowned for blending performance with comfortable cruising capability. X-Yachts has long held a strong reputation in the European sailing market for crafting vessels that feel equally at home on coastal passages as they do racing around buoys, and the 342 reflects that balanced philosophy. Designed with an emphasis on responsive handling and quality construction, the X 342 appeals to sailors who want a lively boat without sacrificing practicality below decks. X-Yachts' attention to hull form and sail plan efficiency typically results in boats that reward skilled helming while remaining manageable for a small crew or couple sailing short-handed. For prospective buyers, the X 342 represents a solid choice for coastal cruising, weekend racing, and club-level competition. The brand's build quality is generally well-regarded in the secondhand market, which speaks to long-term durability. Those researching this model would benefit from connecting with X-Yachts owners' communities, where firsthand accounts of performance and maintenance can help fill in the gaps left by limited published specifications.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.50 ft / 10.21 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.67 ft / 8.13 m
Beam 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
Max Draft 6.10 ft / 1.86 m
Displacement 9,200.00 lb / 4,173 kg
Ballast 4,300.00 lb / 1,950 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X-Yachts (DEN)
First Built 1988
Last Built 1994
Number Built 105
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
46.74
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
216.51
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 6.14 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.62
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.80 ft / 3.60 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 564.00 ft² / 52.40 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 18
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