The X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007 vs X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 29 hp for the X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007 and 29 hp for the X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004 displaces 14 110 lbs — a 2 426-lb difference over the X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007 at 11 684 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004 draws 7,6 ft, compared to 6,2 ft for the X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007. That 1,4-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 7,6 knots for the X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004 and 7,3 knots for the X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts X-37 Sport Sport 2004 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 14 110 lbs displacement and 37 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The X-Yachts X-34 Standard Standard 2007 at 11 684 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.