X-Yachts X-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.75' · 12.12 m

Displ.

13,200 lbs · 5,987 kg

First year

1986

The X1, more commonly known as the X1 Ton, represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of the Danish shipyard. Launched in 1984, it was designed by Niels Jeppesen specifically to compete in the International Offshore Rule (IOR) One Ton class. While the shipyard had already found success with the smaller X79 and X102, the X1 Ton was the vessel that elevated XYachts into the elite sphere of international grand prix racing. Built with a focus on extreme rigidity and a high sailareatodisplacement ratio, the model achieved immediate legendary status by winning the One Ton Cup in La TrinitésurMer in 1984 with the yacht Andelsbanken. This victory is detailed in the XYachts official history, which notes the design's role in establishing the brand's reputation for performance.