The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 vs X-Yachts X-35 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 measures 37,5 feet overall (1992), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the X-Yachts X-35 2005 at 34,1 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 tips the scales at 11 795 lbs — 1 896 lbs more than the X-Yachts X-35 2005 at 9 899 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 is rated for 11 passengers, while the X-Yachts X-35 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 11 795 lbs for the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 and 9 899 lbs for the X-Yachts X-35 2005. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 7,0 ft and 7,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 7,5 knots for the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 and 7,3 knots for the X-Yachts X-35 2005.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 at 37,5 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The X-Yachts X-35 2005 at 34,1 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.