Maxi 87
Description
The Maxi 87 is a classic Swedish family cruiser designed by the renowned Pelle Petterson (Olympic medalist in the Star class and designer of the iconic Volvo P1800). Built by Maxi Yachts (Pelle Petterson AB) and Börjesson Brothers from 1975 to 1982, approximately 449 hulls were produced. It's part of the successful Maxi series, known for robust fiberglass construction, spacious interiors relative to length, solid seaworthiness, and balanced sailing performance—making it a great choice for coastal cruising, family outings, or longer passages. This is a masthead sloop with a fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and raised coachroof for excellent headroom and volume. It's stiffer than many peers (high ballast ratio), comfortable in a seaway, and easy to handle shorthanded.
Construction Details
| Designer | Pelle Petterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Maxi Yachts (Pelle Petterson AB) |
| Length | 28.540 ft |
| LOA | 28.540 ft |
| LWL | 24.920 ft |
| Beam | 9.840 ft |
| Displacement | 7716 lb |
| Ballast | 3306 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.82 ft |
| p | 32.42 ft |
| e | 8.92 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.38 ft | 10.82 ft | 32.42 ft | 8.92 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Maxi 87 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.42 ft - (9882 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.92 ft - (2719 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.24 ft - (10132 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.04 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.33 ft - (10159 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 144.45 ft² |
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Maxi 87 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.9 ft - (9723 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.06 ft - (4285 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.24 ft - (8608 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.44 ft - (3792 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 198.45 ft² |
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Maxi 87 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.88 ft - (11546 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.24 ft - (5255 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.93 ft - (10951 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.23 ft - (4947 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 307.34 ft² |
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Maxi 87 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.88 ft - (11546 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 627.22 ft² |
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