The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 vs X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 at 37,5 ft versus X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987 at 37,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 tips the scales at 11 795 lbs — 551 lbs more than the X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987 at 11 244 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 11 795 lbs for the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 and 11 244 lbs for the X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987. 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 6,7 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 uses Sloop rigging. Helm style differs too: the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 uses a 1 wheel versus a 1 tiller (helm wheel in option) on the X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones.
Hull speed is rated at 7,5 knots for the X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 and 7,3 knots for the X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts IMX 38 1992 and X-Yachts X-372 Mast head rigging Mast head rigging 1987 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.