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X 612
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X Yachts (Den)  ·  First built: 1995
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About the X 612

Hailing from the renowned Danish manufacturer X-Yachts, the X 612 represents the upper tier of the brand's performance cruising lineup. X-Yachts has built a strong reputation over decades for producing boats that balance spirited sailing performance with genuine offshore capability, and the 612 carries that tradition forward in an impressive package designed for serious bluewater adventurers and enthusiastic cruisers alike. With X-Yachts' characteristic attention to build quality and hull form, the 612 is engineered to deliver a responsive, confident sail in a wide range of conditions, from calm coastal passages to demanding offshore passages. The brand's philosophy has always centered on creating boats that feel alive under sail without sacrificing the comfort and reliability that long-distance cruisers depend on. Prospective buyers drawn to the X 612 are typically experienced sailors seeking a vessel capable of both lively weekend racing and extended blue-water voyaging. While detailed specifications are limited in our database, the X-Yachts pedigree alone signals a boat built to high standards, making the 612 a compelling option worth investigating for anyone pursuing a premium performance cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 60.00 ft / 18.29 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 52.08 ft / 15.87 m
Beam 16.75 ft / 5.11 m
Max Draft 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Displacement 47,400.00 lb / 21,500 kg
Ballast 20,060.00 lb / 9,099 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X Yachts (DEN)
First Built 1995
Last Built 2004
Number Built 12
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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
42.32
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
149.8
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. 18.69 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.04
J (Foretriangle Base) 22.96 ft / 7.00 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,878.00 ft² / 174.47 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 100
Fuel Capacity 280 gals / 1,060 L
Water Capacity 195 gals / 738 L
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