| Main features | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Model | X-342 | X-342 |
Version | Mast head rigging | Fractional rigging |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Cruiser-racer sailboat | Cruiser-racer sailboat |
Sailboat builder | X-Yachts | X-Yachts |
Sailboat designer | ||
Country | Denmark | Denmark |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich Divinicell fiberglass vinylester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich Divinicell fiberglass vinylester |
Number of hulls built | 105 | 105 |
First built hull | 1988 | 1988 |
Last built hull | 1994 | 1994 |
Appendages | Keel : fin without bulb | Keel : fin without bulb |
Helm | Single tiller (helm wheel in option) | Single tiller (helm wheel in option) |
Rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No |
| Main dimensions | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Overall length | 34’ 11”10.65 m | 34’ 11”10.65 m |
Hull length | 33’ 6”10.22 m | 33’ 6”10.22 m |
Waterline length | 26’ 7”8.12 m | 26’ 7”8.12 m |
Beam (width) | 10’ 10”3.28 m | 10’ 10”3.28 m |
Draft | 6’ 1”1.85 m | 6’ 1”1.85 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 9259 lb4200 kg | 9259 lb4200 kg |
Ballast weight | 4299 lb1950 kg | 4299 lb1950 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron / lead fin | Cast iron / lead fin |
| Rig and sails | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Upwind sail area | 711 ft²66.06 m² | 734 ft²68.2 m² |
Downwind sail area | 1267 ft²117.68 m² | 1178 ft²109.4 m² |
Mainsail area | 268 ft²24.91 m² | 382 ft²35.5 m² |
Genoa area | 443 ft²41.15 m² | 352 ft²32.7 m² |
Solent area | 295 ft²27.43 m² | 235 ft²21.8 m² |
Symmetric spinnaker area | 999 ft²92.77 m² | 795 ft²73.9 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi masthead | Sloop Marconi 3/4 |
Mast configuration | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 2 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | 0 ° | 0 ° |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
| Performances | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 273 ft²/T25.38 m²/T | 282 ft²/T26.2 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 487 ft²/T45.21 m²/T | 452 ft²/T42.03 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 222 | 222 |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 46 % | 46 % |
Critical hull speed iAs a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. This leads to the concept of "hull speed".The hull speed is obtained by multiplying the square root of the waterline length (in feet) by 1.34. | 6.92 knots | 6.92 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Accommodations and layout | X-342 Mast head rigging | X-342 Fractional rigging |
Cockpit | Closed aft cockpit | Closed aft cockpit |
Cabin(s) | 2 | 2 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 4 / 6 | 4 / 6 |
Head(s) | 1 | 1 |
Maximum headroom | 6’ 1”1.87 m | 6’ 1”1.87 m |