The XR 41 - Where performance meets innovation

The development of the new XR is still at an early stage, but the vision and ambition are clear: The XR will be a winner, and therefore the X-Yachts in-house design team partnered up with some of the world’s most experienced companies and racers to reach that goal!

The partners will be working closely with the X-Yachts design team, and together they will design and build a race boat with winning potential for all major championships and regattas in ORC and potentially IRC.

Designing successful race winners under ORC and IRC is not new to X-Yachts. Take for example the, Xp 44, X-41, IMX 38, IMX 40 and IMX 45, that were all dominating on the race course for years - and still is. Just like these legendary models, the XR will also have a certain degree of cruising inheritance for the sporty family.

THE STERN IS FAIRLY V-SHAPED

The XR 41 has a hull with shallow volume, not much rocker, volume quite evenly distributed longships and with quite a bit of overhang, especially at the bow. The stern is fairly V-shaped, with the centerline barely touching the water surface. The hull is really wide for a 12-metre
boat: The maximum beam is 4.18 meters. The boat has a moderate draft of 2.4 m. which allows for racing in almost any waters.

RACE AND SPORT

The XR 41 will come in two versions: Race and sport. The racing version will have square top main and split backstay, while the sporty cruising version will come with a bit smaller sail area, pinhead main and single backstay.

The keel can be delivered in a couple of different drafts, but 2.40m is the standard. For flying sails, the main focus is asymmetric – that’s what the boat is set up for, with a relatively long bow sprit.

Sport Interior

The Sport version delivers the same uncompromising X-Yachts quality.
The same sleek, elegant lines. But XR 41 Sport is designed for sailors who don’t need seven crew on the rail to get the boat flying — yet still want fun sailing, easy handling, and true performance. XR 41 Sport is perfect for those who want comfort, simplicity, and a more forgiving sailing experience — without sacrificing speed or excitement. It’s designed for weekend cruising, family holidays, or casual racing — tailored to your sailing lifestyle.

The interior is fully equipped for comfort and style, featuring:
Beautiful, handcrafted interior with a well-appointed galley, bathroom, lockers, cushions, and premium X-Yachts furniture.
Optional upgrades like heating, hot water, anchor system, and yes — even an air fryer, for those perfect days on the water.
An anchor system with wireless remote control, adding even more convenience at the push of a button.

Race Interior

We set out to design the XR 41 with a focus on durability and versatility, staying true to our philosophy of building X-Yachts to last for decades.

The XR 41 is designed to excel in races. Where key elements such as the keel, sail plan, rigging, rudder, displacement, and more can be adjusted.
Regarding the hull, we chose to allow for some flexibility within the measurement limits. Designing a hull right at the edge of regulations could risk non-compliance as standards evolve over the years.

To support its dual-purpose nature, the XR 41 features modular interior components that can be removed for racing and reinstalled for cruising. For instance, parts of the galley, as well as lockers in the aft and forward cabins, are easily interchangeable. The deck layout is optimized for full-crew racing but is also well-suited for shorthanded and even singlehanded sailing.