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The New
A New Era of Performance
Dual Purpose. Pure Performance
From regatta podiums to relaxed weekend getaways, the XR 41 brings together cutting-edge race performance and refined cruising comfort. Built for both worlds, it’s ready for whatever kind of sailing you have in mind.
What began as a bold design vision is now a reality on the water. Launching officially in January 2025, the XR 41 is more than just a new model — it’s a statement of intent from X-Yachts: precision engineering, race-winning pedigree, and smart versatility, all in one remarkable yacht.
The XR 41’s standard platform is designed for flexibility. Choose the interior layout that suits your sailing lifestyle — then configure the boat as either a Sport or Race version. And the best part? You can switch between the two with ease, adapting the boat to your ambitions, whether it's a high-stakes regatta or a long weekend at sea.
The XR 41 marks a bold return to X-Yachts’ 45-year legacy of racing excellence.
With decades of championship-winning designs behind us, we’re once again leading the way in performance innovation. Built for both ORC and IRC competition, the XR 41 sets a new benchmark for dual-purpose race yachts.
Developed in close collaboration with some of the world’s most accomplished sailors and technical partners, the XR 41 is the first model in our new XRacing Range — a product of teamwork between elite racing minds and the X-Yachts in-house design team.
Designing race winners is in our DNA. From the Xp 44 and X-41 to the IMX 38, IMX 40, and IMX 45, X-Yachts has long defined performance under rating rules — and many of those boats still dominate race courses today. Like its predecessors, the XR 41 carries this proven pedigree, but with a twist: a touch of cruising comfort and versatility for the modern, performance-oriented sailor.
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.
ORC CATEGORY B
The strategy has been to focus specifically on ORC category B, and to position the boat in the fastest end of that fleet. It’s very important to get a free lane right off the start line, and to achieve that, you need to be one of the fastest boats upwind in the category.
A raw racer normally has a short life and loses value after a few years. The XR 41 is designed to win races for many years and also to be used for sporty family sailing for decades. All X-Yachts is built to last decades. To accommodate this, the XR 41 has parts of the interior in modules, that can be removed for racing and installed for cruising – for example parts of the galley and the lockers in the aft and front cabins. Deck layout is obviously set up for racing with a full crew, but it’s also designed to work for shorthanded, and even singlehanded sailing.
NO ‘ONE DESIGN’ CLASS
Focus has been on the rating aspect in the XR project, including the tricky question of how to address and meet rule changes in the coming years. The hull shape may not be changed, but the keel, sail plan, rigging, rudder, displacement and several other things can be adapted.
This counts for not making the XR a one design race boat. When it comes to the hull itself, it is only logic to allow some slack to the limits. If measurements were right on the edge, we could easily find ourselves on the wrong side a year or two from now.
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.
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.
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.
| Konstruktör | X-Yachts Design Team & Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Length Overall | 14.58 m | 47'10" |
| Längd över allt | 12.75 m | 41'10" |
| Waterline Length | 11.71 m | 38'5" |
| Bredd (max) | 4.18 m | 13'9" |
| Djupgående - Standard | 2.4 m | 7'10" |
| Ballast - Standard | 2650 kg | 5842 lbs |
| Displacement | 7150 kg | 15763 lbs |
| Motor (Diesel) | 22.3 kW | 30 hp |
| Bränsletank | 115 ltr | 30 gal(US) |
| Vattentank | 205 ltr | 54 gal(US) |
*All prices are exclusive of VAT and may be subject to other taxes in your country. Please contact your local dealer if you require further information.