X-Yachts XP 33 Buyer's Guide
The X-Yachts XP 33 is a performance-line cruiser-racer built from 2012 to 2017, with forty produced as the in-house successor to the X-99 under Niels Jeppesen. On the brokerage market it draws buyers who want race-bred handling without a full grand-prix campaign, and understanding its documented quirks and common equipment helps separate a well-kept example from a stripped one.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The standard boat omits a bow berth, leaving forward of the main bulkhead only the toilet, a sink, and an open sail locker, while a folding double berth there was a paid option. Mirror-image quarterberths extend under the long cockpit, a compact galley sits aft to port beside a small nav station, and a more lavish navigation desk with dedicated seat is to starboard of the companionway. The head spans the full beam forward of the settees with no door to the V-berth area, and only one very small hanging locker is provided. Maximum standing headroom is 179cm next to the companionway.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted equipment on used XP 33s includes chartplotter, heating, inverter, bow thruster, swim platform, cockpit shower, autopilot, teak decks, and hot water. Often seen are spinnaker and asymmetric spinnaker rigs, the latter suiting the boat's retractable carbon bowsprit. The standard jib winches were not self-tailing from the factory, and self-tailing units were a paid upgrade; the optional composite mast from Hall Spars and the optional fridge under the chart table are other factory extras a buyer may or may not find present. Removable cabinets and cubbies for cruising were another ordered extra rather than standard.
What to Inspect
Documented known issues center on interior finish and ventilation. The rushed hull-number-one example showed sloppy bonding of the vinyl coverings on the inside of the hull, so check interior liners on any early build. Stowage is scarce because batteries and water tank occupy nearly all space under the settees, and the pantry lacks efficient ventilation so cooking fumes can only escape through the open companionway hatch — confirm locker and vent condition. The optional composite mast lacks the dampening of the aluminum spar, worth noting if specified.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the XP 33 include Denmark, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Australia, and Finland. For a used-boat survey, check the interior vinyl bonding, verify stowage and pantry ventilation paths, confirm whether self-tailing winches and the folding bow berth were fitted, and inspect the retractable bowsprit and carbon reinforcement for wear. A short checklist:
- Interior vinyl bonding and liner condition
- Settee stowage spaces and under-sole tank/battery access
- Pantry ventilation route through companionway only
- Winch type, bow berth option, fridge, and mast specification
- Bowsprit retract mechanism and hull carbon areas
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the X-Yachts XP 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 136,445 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $ 160,965 | +18.0% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $ 146,191 | -9.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $ 169,697 | +16.1% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $ 193,489 | +14.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 193,489 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
X-Yachts XP 33 listings appear across 6 countries. Denmark has the most listings with 5 (38.5%), followed by Ireland and Australia.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerion 33 | 33' | $ 77,664 | 56 | 22 |
| Saffier SE 33 | 32.8' | $ 299,900 | 42 | 10 |
| Legend E33 | 33.05' | $ 80,000 | 15 | 7 |
| X-yachts Xp XP 33You are here | — | $ 169,697 | 13 | 7 |