An established performance model returns to market
The Xp 50 is no longer part of X-Yachts' new-production range, but the 14.99-metre design remains active in the brokerage market. The current Barcelona listing is presented as a championship-winning cruiser-racer that has been upgraded for competition while retaining the accommodation needed for family cruising.
That dual-purpose brief matters because highly optimised race yachts can become difficult to use away from regattas. The Xp 50 was developed to balance structural stiffness and sailing performance with cabins, storage and systems appropriate for longer recreational passages.
Three cabins preserve cruising practicality
The brokerage specification records three cabins and highlights an arrangement intended to accommodate family, friends or crew. The boat retains the domestic systems and interior comfort needed to function as a genuine cruising yacht rather than a racing platform with minimal accommodation.
Owners considering a performance cruiser often have to decide how much interior weight and comfort they are prepared to carry. This example appears to retain a substantial cruising fit-out while using upgraded hardware and equipment to improve sailing efficiency and responsiveness.
Performance upgrades require technical due diligence
The listing describes the yacht as thoughtfully upgraded for top-level racing and beautifully maintained. X-Yachts' Xp construction philosophy also emphasises structural stiffness and weight control, qualities that matter when sail loads and racing use are more demanding than routine cruising.
Brokerage descriptions remain seller-supplied information, so the condition and specification of individual upgrades should be confirmed during survey. Rigging age, sails, keel structure, moisture readings and the condition of deck gear would all be important areas for technical review.
The asking price is €770,000 excluding EU VAT
X-Yachts Spain currently advertises the yacht at €770,000 excluding EU VAT, with the vessel lying in Barcelona. The price reflects this particular boat's equipment, condition and competition history rather than establishing a value for every Xp 50 on the secondary market.
A transaction would remain subject to inspection, survey, tax review and verification of the equipment inventory. For LYG readers, the listing provides a current benchmark for a premium 50-foot performance cruiser with a strong technical specification.
Official sources: www.x-yachts.com.
