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X 99
Designer: Niels Jeppesen  ·  Builder: X Yachts (Den)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the X 99

Hailing from the respected Danish shipyard X-Yachts, the X 99 represents the builder's commitment to crafting performance-oriented sailboats that balance speed with comfort. X-Yachts has built a strong reputation over decades for producing well-engineered vessels that appeal to serious sailors, and the X 99 fits squarely within that tradition. Designed with performance sailing in mind, the X 99 is well suited to coastal cruising and competitive racing, offering the kind of responsive handling that X-Yachts enthusiasts have come to expect. The build quality typical of the brand suggests a hull and rig combination oriented toward efficiency through the water, making it an appealing option for sailors who want spirited performance without sacrificing seaworthiness. While detailed specifications for this model are limited, prospective buyers researching the X 99 would do well to connect with X-Yachts dealers or the active owner community, where firsthand accounts of the boat's on-the-water character are readily available. For those drawn to Scandinavian build quality and a performance-focused sailing experience, the X 99 is a model worth investigating further.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.67 ft / 9.96 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.67 ft / 8.43 m
Beam 9.67 ft / 2.95 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 6,280.00 lb / 2,849 kg
Ballast 2,870.00 lb / 1,302 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Niels Jeppesen
Builder X Yachts (DEN)
First Built 1984
Last Built 2004
Number Built 605
Related Sailboats ["J32" · "J/99" · "Cc 33 2" · "X 34 Ton" · "Salona 34"]
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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
111
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
45.7
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
132.34
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. 5.73 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.14
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.32 ft / 3.45 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 512.00 ft² / 47.57 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 132.34
How It Compares

vs. Cc 33 2, J/99, X 34 Ton

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Dimensions
LOA
X 99 ★
32.7 ft
Cc 33 2
32.6 ft
J/99
32.6 ft
X 34 Ton
32.8 ft
LWL
X 99 ★
27.7 ft
Cc 33 2
26.2 ft
J/99
28.0 ft
X 34 Ton
25.6 ft
Beam
X 99 ★
9.7 ft
Cc 33 2
10.5 ft
J/99
10.8 ft
X 34 Ton
11.1 ft
Displacement
X 99 ★
6 lbs
Cc 33 2
9 lbs
J/99
8 lbs
X 34 Ton
7 lbs
Ballast
X 99 ★
2 lbs
Cc 33 2
3 lbs
J/99
3 lbs
X 34 Ton
Sail Area
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
511 sq ft
J/99
531 sq ft
X 34 Ton
543 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
18.4
J/99
21.2
X 34 Ton
22.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
X 99 ★
45.7 %
Cc 33 2
J/99
41.7 %
X 34 Ton
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
22.7
J/99
24.2
X 34 Ton
16.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
1.99
J/99
1.70
X 34 Ton
2.27
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
X 99 ★
132
Cc 33 2
J/99
113
X 34 Ton
199
Hull Speed
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
6.9 kts
J/99
8.0 kts
X 34 Ton
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
X 99 ★
Cc 33 2
2.5
J/99
X 34 Ton
3.3
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