2026 X-Yachts X4⁹ - X YACHTS FOR SALE

The poise of high-performance luxury

X-Yachts unveils the revitalized X4⁹ MkII, packed with meaningful upgrades: a sleeker, re-shaped hull, a new rudder, reduced weight, a more opulent cabin, and crisper, faster sailing characteristics. A true performance cruiser and racer-cruiser for discerning sailors.

When the X4⁹ MkI arrived in 2018, the Pure X family cemented its presence on the international sailing yacht stage. As the third model in the line, the X4⁹ has surpassed 50 deliveries worldwide and counting.

Thomas Mielec, Director of Design & Engineering, notes that this edition channels a condensed take on the X5⁶, bringing bluewater capability and grand-touring comfort into a slightly smaller monohull. The MkII is a natural evolution, integrating hard-earned learnings and the refined design language shared with the X5⁶ and the X4³ MkII—the most current members of the Pure X range. Beyond those influences, the team has pushed the concept further still, elevating exterior details, including the form and placement of the cabin-side portlights, to heighten elegance and performance under sail. A luxurious cruising sailboat with race-bred DNA, the X4⁹ MkII stands out as a premium performance sailing yacht.

General

The elegance of luxury performance takes a fresh turn with the new X4⁹, where X‑Yachts has refined almost every aspect: a crisper silhouette with an updated hull, a new rudder, trimmed weight, and a more indulgent cabin, all translating into even better pace and balance under sail. When the X4⁹ Mk1 debuted in twenty eighteen, it helped the Pure X line make a decisive impression on the global sailing yacht scene. As the third model in the Pure X family, the X4⁹ has now passed the milestone of more than fifty yachts delivered worldwide. According to Thomas Mielec, Director of Design & Engineering, this Mk2 evolution can be seen as a more compact expression of the X5⁶, absorbing lessons learned and the latest design language from the X5⁶ and X4³ Mk2, then pushing beyond with cleaner detailing—among them the refined cabin‑side portlights. The X4⁹ is a performance cruiser and racer‑cruiser monohull sailing yacht, blending bluewater capability with welcoming comfort.

Manufacturer Provided Description: The X range distills the defining qualities that set X‑Yachts apart, guided by a consistent passion for designing and building yachts that deliver superb sailing pleasure. The X4.9 is packed with smart features for easy handling in all conditions, whether you are out for family cruising, long‑distance bluewater passages, or spirited competitive sailing. It brings together the very best of what X‑Yachts has developed over the years, creating a luxury sailing yacht and all‑round cruising sailboat that inspires confidence and joy.

Propulsion

Power comes from a fifty‑eight horsepower inboard diesel, delivered through a sail drive for smooth, quiet thrust that matches the yacht’s performance cruiser character.

Specifications

With a length overall of 49.5 feet, a beam of 14.75 feet, and a maximum draft of 8.92 feet, the X4⁹ balances space and stability, while a waterline length of 44.58 feet supports confident passage speeds. Dry weight is 28,440 pounds. Tankage includes an eighty‑two gallon fresh water supply and a seventy gallon fuel capacity, ideal for bluewater cruising in a luxury sailing yacht.

Company disclaimer

The company presents these details in good faith but cannot guarantee their accuracy or the vessel’s condition. Buyers should rely on their own agents or surveyors to verify particulars as desired. This yacht may be subject to prior sale, price changes, or withdrawal without notice.

Redesigned exterior

Helming is now more natural both seated and standing, thanks to added coaming and a larger, wider foot brace, echoing the proven ergonomics of the X5⁶. Sail handling has become easier with optimized winch locations, and longer cockpit benches enhance day‑to‑day comfort. The characteristic S‑bow, first seen on the X5⁶, allows a longer, integrated carbon bowsprit as standard, neatly accommodating a seamlessly integrated stainless‑steel anchor arm. With the extended bowsprit, larger free‑flying gennakers boost downwind performance. The cockpit opening into the transom has been re‑sculpted toward the sportier, more open look of the X5⁶, creating a welcoming space when moored stern‑to.

Hull, deck, and coach roof have been refined with a new coaming geometry that permits better winch placement for efficient sail handling. Coach roof portlights are now completely flush, with no visible hinges; increased opening portlights improve airflow in the main cabin. Updated styling and enlarged apertures bring fifty percent more natural light into the cabins. Pulpits and pushpits adopt a more modern look, with pushpits integrating the backstay chainplates as on the X5⁶. Together, these changes reinforce the X4⁹’s character as a performance cruiser and racer‑cruiser monohull sailing yacht.

Enhanced performance arrives through a redesigned rudder that offers more grip and reduced drag, delivering higher speeds and greater comfort on long passages. New structural engineering in the hull and deck cuts overall weight and lowers the center of gravity; combined with a larger downwind sail plan, the X4⁹ Mk2 surpasses the Mk1 in all‑round pace and poise.

Interior

Inside the X4⁹ MkII, the refreshed interior features redesigned head furniture inspired by the latest styling seen on the X4³ MkII. The washbasin is now integrated into a Corian countertop, elevating both look and function while improving durability and simplifying care. In the saloon, generous stowage lives beneath the sofas; drawing on the X5⁶ and Xc 47, all seat bases are fitted with gas struts for effortless access. To starboard, the lounge has become a truly comfortable, more luxurious sofa with wider, deeper cushions and an angled backrest. Finishes include Nordic‑style oak veneers as standard or optional teak, white vinyl paneling, teak‑laminate floorboards, bright white bathrooms with teak gratings, and Corian worktops with integrated Corian basins (Q Pack). It is a calm, modern space that serves both as a family cruising hub and as the heart of a luxury bluewater performance cruiser.