X-Yachts X4⁶ Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an X-Yachts X4⁶ means looking at a 46-foot cruiser-racer from the Danish builder's straight X line, in production from 2018. These are modern boats with vacuum-infused epoxy hulls and a bolted steel-grid keel, so the conversation is less about wholesale restoration and more about how a specific example has been equipped, sailed, and maintained.
Layouts on the Used Market
The X4⁶ is a three-cabin boat: an owner's stateroom forward with island berth and ensuite head, plus twin aft staterooms with good headroom and ventilation. The saloon carries two straight settees that work as sea berths, and the galley to port with twin fridges sits opposite a head and nav desk. Buyers will see the standard oak interior or optional teak, with sole choices of teak, walnut, or holly-striped teak. The port aft cabin may have split singles converting to a double, and either aft cabin can have pipe berths in place of an outboard shelf — worth confirming if you need extra berths.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found X4⁶ boats on the market commonly carry a furling main, self-tacking jib, and code zero on an optional bowsprit for downwind ease, backed by electric winches and a bow thruster for short-handed docking. Navigation typically includes chartplotter, AIS, and autopilot. Comfort and power systems are commonly fitted too: heating, inverter, and a teak deck appear on many, with a swim platform and generous lazarette storage. A full array of electric winches was a factory option, so check which winches are powered on any candidate.
What to Inspect
The keel on these boats is bolted into a massive galvanized steel floor grid, and the Cruising World judges were told the keel cannot be lost on the related X46 anchor. Even so, inspect the steel grid and keel bolts for any sign of corrosion or starved epoxy coating at the hull joint, since the bulb is epoxy-coated cast iron and lead that depends on that barrier. The vacuum-infused epoxy hull is post-cured, but look for gelcoat crazing or impact damage along the narrow hull and plumb bow, and confirm the recessed foredeck tracks and underground furler drum are clear of debris. Check the twin independent steering cable runs for free movement and the single deep rudder for play at both wheels.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
X4⁶ boats can be found in Spain, Denmark, the United States, Greece, and Italy. Before you commit, run through this short list:
- Confirm keel-grid bolts and coating condition
- Exercise both steering quadrants and cables
- Verify which winches are motorized
- Inspect lazarette hatches for seal wear
- Test the furling main and self-tacking jib systems
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the X-Yachts X4⁶. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $675,000 | — |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $462,677 | -31.5% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $751,850 | +62.5% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $890,775 | +18.5% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $893,867 | +0.3% |
Where they're listed
X-Yachts X4⁶ listings appear across 2 countries. Denmark has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Italy.
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
10 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Yachts X-43 | 42.42' | $ 265,747 | 41 | 19 |
| X-Yachts X4/4³ | 41.01' | $ 595,000 | 21 | 9 |
| Elan E6 | 50.2' | $ 514,728 | 19 | 4 |
| X-Yachts Xp XP 44 | 45.54' | $ 561,773 | 19 | 7 |
| X-Yachts X-412 | 42.33' | $ 129,000 | 17 | 5 |
| X-Yachts X-40 | 40' | $ 176,762 | 13 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X-46 | 45.96' | $ 288,595 | 12 | 1 |
| Outremer 4X | 48' | $ 1,062,988 | 9 | 0 |
| Xquisite Yachts X5 Plus | 53.05' | $ 1,350,000 | 9 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X4⁶You are here | — | $ 890,775 | 3 | 0 |