The X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 vs X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 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-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 at 50,0 ft versus X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 at 49,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 tips the scales at 28 440 lbs - 1 103 lbs less than the X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 at 27 337 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-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 15 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 - 27 337 lbs for the X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 and 28 440 lbs for the X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018. 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 - 7,1 ft and 8,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 uses Sloop rigging. The X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 has a documented auxiliary engine of 75 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 8,8 knots for the X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 and 8,8 knots for the X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004.
Bottom line: The X-Yachts X-50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2004 and X-Yachts X4-9 Deep draft Deep draft 2018 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.