The X-Yachts X-412 1989 vs X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 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 X-412 1989 measures 42,4 feet overall (1989), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 at 38,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts X-412 1989 tips the scales at 16 314 lbs — 1 378 lbs more than the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 at 14 936 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-412 1989 carries a rated maximum of 41 hp. Engine data for the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The X-Yachts X-412 1989 is rated for 12 passengers, while the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 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-412 1989 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 16 314 lbs for the X-Yachts X-412 1989 and 14 936 lbs for the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011. 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 — 6,1 ft and 6,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts X-412 1989 uses Sloop rigging. Helm style differs too: the X-Yachts X-412 1989 uses a 1 wheel versus a 2 wheels on the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones. The X-Yachts X-412 1989 has a documented auxiliary engine of 41 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,8 knots for the X-Yachts X-412 1989 and 7,8 knots for the X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts X-412 1989 at 42,4 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The X-Yachts Xp 38 Standard Standard 2011 at 38,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.