The X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 vs X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional 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 X-362 Sport Sport 1998 at 36,1 ft versus X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional rigging 1987 at 37,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional rigging 1987 tips the scales at 11 244 lbs — 441 lbs less than the X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 at 10 803 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.
The X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional rigging 1987 tops out at 28 hp. Engine specs for the X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 — 10 803 lbs for the X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 and 11 244 lbs for the X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional 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 — 6,8 ft and 6,7 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 uses Sloop rigging. The X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional rigging 1987 has a documented auxiliary engine of 28 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,4 knots for the X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 and 7,3 knots for the X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional rigging 1987.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts X-362 Sport Sport 1998 and X-Yachts X-372 Fractional rigging Fractional 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.