X-Yachts X-402 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an X-402 means weighing a Danish performance cruiser-racer that Niels Jeppesen drew in 1984, with roughly 80 built by 1990. These are light, quick boats with a racing past, so the right example rewards a buyer who inspects for competition wear rather than expecting a gentle coastal cruiser's history.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common find, though two-cabin versions exist, and ex-charter boats appear frequently. The standard accommodation is a twin double aft-cabin plan with a forward heads and forepeak sail stowage, four cabins and ten berths in total. That twin-aft layout gives private quarters aft while keeping the bow for gear, a sensible cruising-racer compromise.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most X-402s on the market carry a practical offshore inventory. Commonly fitted are autopilot, solar, inverter, hot water, bimini, cockpit shower, AIS, chartplotter, and life raft — the cluster a buyer needs for powered steering, silent power generation, and navigation without shore support. Often seen are lithium batteries, a swim platform, and teak decks, the last a cosmetic and grip upgrade that affects deck maintenance. Buyers should treat the sail inventory carefully: examples range from very new and expensive sails to tired ones, and that alone moves the value of a purchase.
What to Inspect
Race history is the central caveat. A major factor in an X-402's state is how hard she was campaigned and how much damage that inflicted on finish and hull. Look closely at gelcoat, deck hardware mounts, and keel-hull junction for the marks of a hard life, and budget for a sail inventory that may need full replacement rather than minor repair.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
X-402s typically turn up in Greece, Denmark, and France. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the layout matches your plans (three-cabin owner or ex-charter two-cabin), verify the rig type and sail condition, and inspect for race wear on hull and finish before committing.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the X-Yachts X-402. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $66,043 | — |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $54,039 | -18.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $60,446 | +11.9% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $67,162 | +11.1% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $71,080 | +5.8% |
| Sep 26 | 3 | $72,647 | +2.2% |
| Oct 26 | 3 | $105,780 | +45.6% |
Where they're listed
X-Yachts X-402 listings appear across 5 countries. Greece has the most listings with 5 (38.5%), followed by Denmark and France.
Country view
13 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $66,043 | 5 | 2 | 38.5% |
| Denmark | $54,039 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% |
| France | $66,546 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Italy | $74,998 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Netherlands | $105,780 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
9 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 402 | 40.18' | $ 174,950 | 48 | 26 |
| X-Yachts X-442 | 44.33' | $ 175,013 | 17 | 5 |
| X-Yachts X-412 | 42.33' | $ 125,506 | 16 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X-402You are here | — | $ 67,162 | 14 | 8 |
| X-Yachts X-40 | 40' | $ 173,502 | 12 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X-362 | 35.1' | $ 87,361 | 12 | 3 |
| X-Yachts X-46 | 45.96' | $ 279,282 | 12 | 1 |
| C&C 40-2 | 39.58' | $ 20,500 | 11 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X4⁰ | 39.67' | $ 522,129 | 6 | 2 |