X-Yachts X-119 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.37' · 12 m

Displ.

11,464 lbs · 5,200 kg

First year

1988

The XYachts X119, launched in 1988, represents a pivotal era for the Danish builder, bridging the gap between the pure racing success of the X79 and X99 and the more robust performance cruisers that would later define the brand. Designed by Niels Jeppesen, the X119 was conceived as a highperformance onedesign racer that did not sacrifice the basic amenities required for fast coastal cruising. With approximately 74 units produced between 1988 and 1992, it earned a reputation for being one of the fastest yachts in its size bracket, frequently dominating the IOR and IMS racing circuits of the late 20th century. According to the XYachts Official Archive, the model was designed to be "the ultimate racer/cruiser," featuring a light displacement hull and a powerful fractional rig that demanded an active, skilled crew to unlock its full potential.