X-Yachts X-302 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used X-302 means looking at a Danish-built Jeppesen cruiser-racer from the 1990s, a 9 to 10-meter design that replaced the X-312 and ran through a 1999 MKII update. With over 110 sold by 2004, the boat is a scarce but coherent used proposition — a reduced-crew racer with a classic four-berth interior rather than a volume-led cruiser.
Layouts on the Used Market
The X-302 carries a classic layout: an aft cabin, a head at the foot of the companionway, a chart table and galley area forward of the saloon, and a forward double cabin. Buyers should note the interior volume is comparable to an 8.5-meter boat of the same generation, so the used boat reads smaller inside than its 9 to 10-meter length suggests. Finishes are described as perfect with a very warm atmosphere, and the lack of wood paneling makes maintenance easier — a useful trait in a boat of this age.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A spinnaker is commonly fitted on used X-302s, consistent with the boat's racing brief and presence at events like the Spi Ouest France. The boat was offered with two engine options, 9 hp or 20 hp, and the 20 hp is essential for cruising — so a used boat with the smaller engine is best viewed as a day-sailer unless re-powered. Rig specifics are fixed by design: fractional rig with jib and genoa sheets of 9.1 m at 12 mm, mainsheet of 22.7 m at 12 mm, and spinnaker sheets of 20.0 m at 12 mm.
What to Inspect
The clearest inspection point is the engine: confirm whether the boat carries the 9 hp or 20 hp option, since the 20 hp is essential for cruising and the smaller unit limits capability. Also check loaded draft behavior — the draft is about 1.75 to 1.85 meter dependent on the load, so a surveyed boat should be assessed as it would sit in cruising trim rather than empty. Beyond these, the fibreglass hull and mahogany interior are standard for the type, with no documented structural defects in the record.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the used X-302 are Ireland and France. For a buyer, the checklist is short and fact-backed: verify the engine is the 20 hp cruising specification; assess draft in loaded condition; confirm the spinnaker is present if racing matters; and accept the interior volume as 8.5-meter-class despite the loa. The X-302 rewards the shopper who wants a stiff, reduced-crew Jeppesen racer over a spacious cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the X-Yachts X-302. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $ 50,359 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 128 | -99.7% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 66,325 | +51716.4% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $ 66,325 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
X-Yachts X-302 listings appear across 2 countries. Ireland has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by France.
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Yachts X-362 | 35.1' | $ 85,581 | 11 | 4 |
| X-Yachts X-302You are here | — | $ 66,312 | 3 | 0 |