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X 482

Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X Yachts  ·  First built: 1996
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About the X 482

Crafted by the renowned Danish yard X-Yachts, the X 482 represents the brand's commitment to building performance-focused sailing yachts that don't compromise on offshore capability. X-Yachts has long held a strong reputation in European sailing circles for producing boats that feel equally at home racing around the buoys or making blue-water passages, and the 482 sits firmly within that tradition. Designed for serious sailors who demand responsiveness and precision, the X 482 offers a refined sailing experience suited to coastal passages, offshore voyaging, and competitive cruising-class racing. X-Yachts are generally known for their stiff, well-balanced hulls, quality Scandinavian construction, and attention to deck ergonomics — traits that make extended time on the water both safe and enjoyable. For those researching a capable bluewater cruiser with a racing pedigree, the X 482 deserves close attention. Its heritage within the X-Yachts lineup suggests a boat built to perform under sail while offering the reliability and build quality that experienced offshore crews expect. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek full specification sheets and, ideally, a thorough survey before purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 48.00 ft / 14.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
Beam 14.08 ft / 4.29 m
Max Draft 8.17 ft / 2.49 m
Displacement 26,455.00 lb / 12,000 kg
Ballast 11,023.00 lb / 5,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,150.00 ft² / 106.84 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X Yachts
First Built 1996
Last Built 2004
Related Sailboats J/145 · Baltic 48 Dp · Oyster 48 Lightwave · Swan 48 Ss · Cr 470
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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
 15
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
 20.81
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
 28.02
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
 1.89
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. 8.58
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
 3.55
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. 2.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 65.09
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.7
P (Mainsail Luff) 57.74
E (Mainsail Foot) 18.76
SA Fore 608.59
SA Main 541.6
How It Compares

vs. Baltic 48 Dp, Cr 470, J/145, Oyster 48 Lightwave, Swan 48 Ss

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Dimensions
LOA
X 482 ★
48.0 ft
Baltic 48 Dp
48.1 ft
Cr 470
47.8 ft
J/145
47.9 ft
Oyster 48 Lightwave
48.0 ft
Swan 48 Ss
47.9 ft
LWL
X 482 ★
41.0 ft
Baltic 48 Dp
38.6 ft
Cr 470
41.9 ft
J/145
41.0 ft
Oyster 48 Lightwave
41.7 ft
Swan 48 Ss
37.3 ft
Beam
X 482 ★
14.1 ft
Baltic 48 Dp
14.3 ft
Cr 470
14.7 ft
J/145
14.2 ft
Oyster 48 Lightwave
14.3 ft
Swan 48 Ss
13.6 ft
Displacement
X 482 ★
26 lbs
Baltic 48 Dp
26 lbs
Cr 470
29 lbs
J/145
26 lbs
Oyster 48 Lightwave
27 lbs
Swan 48 Ss
36 lbs
Ballast
X 482 ★
11 lbs
Baltic 48 Dp
11 lbs
Cr 470
12 lbs
J/145
11 lbs
Oyster 48 Lightwave
11 lbs
Swan 48 Ss
14 lbs
Sail Area
X 482 ★
1 sq ft
Baltic 48 Dp
1 sq ft
Cr 470
1 sq ft
J/145
1,020 sq ft
Oyster 48 Lightwave
1 sq ft
Swan 48 Ss
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
X 482 ★
15 s/nm
Baltic 48 Dp
48 s/nm
Cr 470
—
J/145
—
Oyster 48 Lightwave
62 s/nm
Swan 48 Ss
72 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
X 482 ★
20.8
Baltic 48 Dp
20.4
Cr 470
22.9
J/145
16.5
Oyster 48 Lightwave
18.9
Swan 48 Ss
15.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
X 482 ★
—
Baltic 48 Dp
—
Cr 470
42.3 %
J/145
42.3 %
Oyster 48 Lightwave
—
Swan 48 Ss
39.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
X 482 ★
28.0
Baltic 48 Dp
28.7
Cr 470
29.4
J/145
35.9
Oyster 48 Lightwave
27.6
Swan 48 Ss
42.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
X 482 ★
1.89
Baltic 48 Dp
1.92
Cr 470
1.90
J/145
1.54
Oyster 48 Lightwave
1.91
Swan 48 Ss
1.65
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
X 482 ★
—
Baltic 48 Dp
—
Cr 470
181
J/145
172
Oyster 48 Lightwave
—
Swan 48 Ss
310
Hull Speed
X 482 ★
8.6 kts
Baltic 48 Dp
8.3 kts
Cr 470
8.7 kts
J/145
11.0 kts
Oyster 48 Lightwave
8.7 kts
Swan 48 Ss
8.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
X 482 ★
3.6
Baltic 48 Dp
3.0
Cr 470
—
J/145
—
Oyster 48 Lightwave
3.4
Swan 48 Ss
1.5
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