X-Yachts X-302 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used X-302 means looking at a Danish-built Jeppesen cruiser-racer built from 1994 to 2004, with the MKII update arriving in 1999. These are 29.8-foot fractional sloops with a fin-and-bulb keel, drawn as a more accessible successor to the X-312 and built in modest numbers — under 200 in total — so each boat's history matters more than any model-year trend.
Layouts on the Used Market
The interior follows a conventional plan: an aft cabin, a head just inside the companionway, a forward double cabin, and a chart table with galley ahead of the saloon. Volume below is comparable to an 8.5-meter boat of the same generation rather than a larger cruiser, so the cabin feel is snug but the finish is warm and the absence of wood paneling keeps maintenance straightforward. A 20 hp engine rather than the 9 hp option is the one to seek for real cruising use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A spinnaker is commonly fitted to used X-302s on the brokerage market, matching the boat's racing pedigree and adding downwind range for a coastal buyer. Beyond that, most equipment choices are best judged per-listing rather than assumed, since the model's modest production means owners equipped boats individually.
What to Inspect
Verify which engine is installed — the 9 hp unit is inadequate for cruising while the 20 hp is the essential choice the 20 hp is essential for cruising. Confirm the rig is the backstay-free fractional sloop introduced on the 302, not a retrofitted older arrangement, and check the MKII update status if a 1999-or-later build is claimed. With solid fiberglass construction and a fin keel, look for ordinary hull and keel-bolt condition rather than any model-specific structural weakness.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
X-302s typically appear in Ireland and France. For a buyer, the short list is: confirm the 20 hp engine, inspect the fractional rig and bulb keel, verify MKII status where relevant, and accept the snug interior as the trade-off for a stiff, easily handled racer-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 · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $49,274 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $125 | -99.7% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $59,297 | +47337.6% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $59,297 | 0.0% |
| Sep 26 | 2 | $55,433 | -6.5% |
Where they're listed
X-Yachts X-302 listings appear across 3 countries. Ireland has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Germany and France.
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Yachts X-362 | 35.1' | $ 87,383 | 12 | 3 |
| X-Yachts X-332 | 33' | $ 88,469 | 12 | 8 |
| X-Yachts X-302You are here | — | $ 55,993 | 5 | 2 |