The X 342 is a 33.5ft fractional sloop designed by Niels Jeppesen and built in fiberglass by X-Yachts between 1988 and 1994.
105 units have been built.
The X 342 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.
Main features
| Model | X 342 | ||
| Length | 33.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.10 ft | ||
| Country | Denmark (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.62 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.74 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 216.51 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.94 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.10 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.92 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 564 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 231.87 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 331.87 sq.ft | ||
| I | 39.30 ft | ||
| J | 11.80 ft | ||
| P | 43.10 ft | ||
| E | 15.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | X-Yachts | ||
| Designer | Niels Jeppesen | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 105 |