The X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 vs X-Yachts X-402 1984 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-37 Standard Standard 2004 at 37,2 ft versus X-Yachts X-402 1984 at 39,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 tips the scales at 14 110 lbs — 882 lbs more than the X-Yachts X-402 1984 at 13 228 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-402 1984 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The X-Yachts X-402 1984 is rated for 12 passengers, while the X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the X-Yachts X-402 1984 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 14 110 lbs for the X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 and 13 228 lbs for the X-Yachts X-402 1984. 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 — 6,6 ft and 7,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 is rigged as a Sloop while the X-Yachts X-402 1984 carries fractional_rig_sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. The X-Yachts X-402 1984 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,7 knots for the X-Yachts X-402 1984 and 7,6 knots for the X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts X-402 1984 at 39,8 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The X-Yachts X-37 Standard Standard 2004 at 37,2 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.