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X 442
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X Yachts  ·  First built: 1993
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About the X 442

Crafted by the renowned Danish shipyard X-Yachts, the X 442 represents the brand's commitment to blending performance sailing with genuine offshore capability. X-Yachts built their reputation on producing fast, well-balanced cruiser-racers, and the 442 sits comfortably within that tradition, appealing to sailors who refuse to compromise between speed and seakeeping. Designed for serious blue-water passages as well as competitive coastal sailing, the X 442 carries the hallmarks typical of the X-Yachts lineup: a stiff, responsive hull, quality Scandinavian construction, and a rig tuned for both upwind efficiency and downwind exhilaration. Owners frequently praise the boat's confident handling in challenging conditions, making it a strong candidate for offshore passages and extended cruising without sacrificing the liveliness that performance sailors crave. For those researching a capable and characterful bluewater cruiser-racer, the X 442 warrants serious consideration. The X-Yachts name carries genuine prestige in the sailing world, and boats from this builder tend to hold their value well, reflecting the quality of materials and engineering that defines the marque.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.33 ft / 13.51 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.75 ft / 11.20 m
Beam 13.55 ft / 4.13 m
Max Draft 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Displacement 21,300.00 lb / 9,662 kg
Ballast 9,480.00 lb / 4,300 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 956.00 ft² / 88.82 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X Yachts
First Built 1993
Last Built 2003
Related Sailboats ["J/44" · "Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers" · "J/133" · "Cc 44" · "Hylas 44"]
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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
 36
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 19.98
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 26.22
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.96
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.12
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.15
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 59.4
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 52.2
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.7
SA Fore 519.75
SA Main 435.87
How It Compares

vs. Cc 44, J/133, Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers

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Dimensions
LOA
X 442 ★
44.3 ft
Cc 44
44.2 ft
J/133
44.2 ft
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
44.1 ft
LWL
X 442 ★
36.8 ft
Cc 44
35.3 ft
J/133
38.0 ft
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
34.7 ft
Beam
X 442 ★
13.6 ft
Cc 44
13.3 ft
J/133
13.8 ft
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
13.7 ft
Displacement
X 442 ★
21 lbs
Cc 44
20 lbs
J/133
22 lbs
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
24 lbs
Ballast
X 442 ★
9 lbs
Cc 44
9 lbs
J/133
9 lbs
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
8 lbs
Sail Area
X 442 ★
956 sq ft
Cc 44
924 sq ft
J/133
920 sq ft
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
X 442 ★
36 s/nm
Cc 44
—
J/133
12 s/nm
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
81 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
X 442 ★
20.0
Cc 44
19.6
J/133
17.0
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
X 442 ★
—
Cc 44
—
J/133
41.8 %
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
34.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
X 442 ★
26.2
Cc 44
27.3
J/133
34.0
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
X 442 ★
1.96
Cc 44
1.93
J/133
1.56
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
X 442 ★
—
Cc 44
—
J/133
163
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
260
Hull Speed
X 442 ★
8.1 kts
Cc 44
8.0 kts
J/133
10.3 kts
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
X 442 ★
3.2
Cc 44
2.8
J/133
—
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
—
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