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X 40
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X Yachts (Den)  ·  First built: 2004
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About the X 40

Hailing from the renowned Danish shipyard X-Yachts, the X 40 is a performance-oriented sailing yacht that reflects the builder's long-standing reputation for combining speed with seaworthiness. X-Yachts has spent decades crafting boats that appeal to sailors who refuse to compromise between spirited sailing and comfortable cruising, and the X 40 sits comfortably within that tradition. Designed to excel across a range of conditions, the X 40 is well suited to both coastal day sailing and more ambitious offshore passages. X-Yachts typically engineer their hulls for responsive handling and upwind efficiency, and the X 40 is no exception, offering the kind of lively performance that rewards an attentive crew. At the same time, the interior appointments and build quality that X-Yachts is known for make it a viable option for those planning extended cruising. For buyers weighing a boat that delivers genuine sailing pleasure without abandoning creature comforts, the X 40 deserves serious consideration. Its pedigree alone speaks to a level of craftsmanship and design integrity that holds up well on the water and at the dock.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.00 ft / 12.19 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.14 ft / 10.71 m
Beam 12.47 ft / 3.80 m
Max Draft 6.89 ft / 2.10 m
Displacement 16,424.00 lb / 7,450 kg
Ballast 7,055.00 lb / 3,200 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG w/Divinycell core
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X Yachts (DEN)
First Built 2004
Last Built 2010
Number Built 140
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 48
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
 42.96
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
 168.98
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. 9.39 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.94
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.43 ft / 4.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 963.40 ft² / 89.50 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 40
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