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A return to X-Yachts' racing DNA
It was in Haderslev, in the heart of Denmark, that the XR 41 touched water for the first time in December 2024, just before its official presentation at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. For the shipyard, founded in 1979, this launch was symbolic. After several years focused on the Xc and Xp cruising ranges, X-Yachts is returning to its roots: pure performance.
The model was developed by the in-house X-Yachts Design Team & Partners, with a clear orientation: a competitive ORC yacht, but capable of adapting to other formats such as IRC or double-handed racing.
A radical hull designed for gliding
The XR 41 has a modern, taut and powerful hull. The inverted stem, full forward volumes and V-shaped transom reflect a quest for balance between speed and stability. The Axxon Composites High Modulus carbon mast is positioned far back, optimizing sail area and weight distribution.
With a displacement of 7,150 kg, including 2,650 kg of ballast, the boat has a ballast ratio of 37%, a guarantee of stiffness under sail.
The 2.40 m T-shaped keel contributes to the stability and precision of the daggerboard, while the âeuros sail plan âeuros 59.1 m² mainsail, 49.3 m² genoa and up to 180 m² âeuros gennaker ensures the necessary power at all angles.
Two versions: Race or Sport
Aware of the diversity of sailing programs, the shipyard offers the XR 41 in two configurations:
- The Race version adopts a horn mainsail, a double backstay and appendages optimized for racing.
- The Sport version retains a more classic sail plan, with a central backstay and triangular mainsail, easier to operate for fast cruising.
Below deck, X-Yachts has adopted the modular principle. Three cabins, a large U-shaped galley and a compact saloon make up the standard layout.
The furniture modules can be dismantled for racing and reinstalled for pleasure sailing. This concept, inherited from the racing world, reduces the weight of the boat by around 300 kg in regatta configuration.
The walnut laminate furniture retains the Scandinavian sobriety so dear to the brand. The whole is sturdy, sober and functional, in the image of the boat.
An adaptable racing platform and promising initial results
The XR 41 has been designed to offer the best compromise between performance and longevity. Its glass/epoxy/foam-infused hull offers exceptional rigidity. The 30 hp Yanmar diesel engine remains unobtrusive and provides auxiliary propulsion.
X-Yachts has also announced the creation of an in-house regatta team, the X-Yachts Racing Team, tasked with developing the model's full potential at major European events. Jesper Radich's XR 41 "Formula X" won the ORC World Championship held in summer 2025. It scored an impressive 1-1-1-2-3-2-1, with no race finishing lower than 3rd place.
A prize in keeping with Danish tradition
The shipyard lists the base price of the XR 41 at 521,200 INCL. VAT including Axxon carbon mast, but without sails and electronics. The model we visited, with a substantial set of sails and extensive electronics, costs around 880,000 INCL. VAT .
With the XR 41, X-Yachts is making an assertive return to racing, while retaining the rigorous design and build quality that have built its reputation. More than just a racer, the XR 41 embodies a new generation of modular racer-cruisers, capable of moving from the ORC circuit to fast cruising without making too many compromises.
