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The XR 41 – bringing racing DNA and cruising comfort into perfect balance.

From regatta podiums to relaxed weekend getaways, the XR 41 brings together cutting-edge race performance and refined cruising comfort. Built for both worlds, it’s ready for whatever kind of sailing you have in mind.

What began as a bold design vision is now a reality on the water. Launched in January 2025, the XR 41 is more than just a new model — it’s a statement of intent from X-Yachts: precision engineering, race-winning pedigree, cruising comfort and smart versatility, all in one remarkable yacht.

The XR 41’s standard platform is designed for flexibility. Choose the interior layout that suits your sailing lifestyle — and configure the boat in either Sport or Race mode. And the best part? You can switch between the two modes with ease, adapting the boat to your ambitions, whether it’s a high-stakes regatta or a long weekend at sea.

A return to X-Yachts Racing Roots

The XR 41 marks a bold return to X-Yachts’ 45-year legacy of racing excellence.

With decades of championship-winning designs behind us, we’re once again leading the way in performance innovation. Built for both ORC and IRC competition, the XR 41 sets a new benchmark for dual-purpose race yachts.

Developed in close collaboration with some of the world’s most accomplished sailors and technical partners, the XR 41 is the first model in our new XRacing Range — a product of teamwork between elite racing minds and the X-Yachts in-house design team.

Designing race winners is in our DNA. From the Xp 44 and X-41 to the IMX 38, IMX 40, and IMX 45, X-Yachts has long defined performance under rating rules — and many of those boats still dominate race courses today. Like its predecessors, the XR 41 carries this proven pedigree, but with a twist: a touch of cruising comfort and versatility for the modern, performance-oriented sailor.

A Dual-Purpose Racer Built for Longevity

Traditionally, raw racing boats have a short lifespan and tend to lose value within a few years. With the XR 41, we set out to break that cycle. Guided by our core philosophy of building yachts to last, we designed the XR 41 to combine durability, adaptability, and lasting value.

This is a boat built to perform at the highest level — while also being ideal for a weekend getaway — and to remain relevant for years to come.

More than just a race winner, the XR 41 is also a fast, family-friendly cruiser. While the hull shape remains constant, nearly every other performance element can be tailored: keel, rig, sail plan, rudder, displacement, and more. This level of adjustability gives owners the freedom to optimize for a family-friendly cruise, ORC, IRC, doublehanded sailing — or simply for their own style.

The result? A high-performance yacht that’s anything but one-dimensional.

No compromises

The XR 41 is available in two configurations — Race and Sport — designed to suit different styles of sailing without compromising on performance.

The Race configuration features a square-top mainsail, split backstay, and a larger sail area, tailored for full-crew competitive sailing. The Sport configuration, by contrast, comes with a pinhead mainsail, single backstay, and a slightly reduced sail plan, offering easier handling and greater simplicity — ideal for short-handed or family sailing.

Keel options include various drafts, with 2.40 m as standard or 2.70 m deep draft, allowing owners to optimise performance and sailing area. The sail plan is built around asymmetrical downwind sails, flown from a relatively long bowsprit, delivering strong performance and control under pressure.

To support its dual-purpose versatility, the XR 41 features modular interior components that can be removed or reinstalled with ease. Key cruising elements — such as sections of the galley or lockers in the forward and aft cabins — can be quickly taken out for race mode and put back in for cruising comfort.