MAXI 800
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.07 ft |
| LWL | 22.64 ft |
| Beam | 9.35 ft |
| Draft | 4.43 ft |
| Displacement | 4,409 lb |
| Ballast | 1,652.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
About the MAXI 800
Designed by Pelle Petterson and built by Maxi Yachts (SWE) between 1992 and 1995, the Maxi 800 is a compact, high-performance fractional sloop with a total production run of 43 hulls. Its lightweight displacement of 4409.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 18.63 indicate a boat optimized for speed and agility rather than heavy-weather comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented day sailors who prioritize acceleration and handling over heavy offshore capability. It is well-suited for single-handers or couples seeking a manageable, trailerable package with responsive sailing characteristics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 4409.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.28, the Maxi 800 is not recommended for extended bluewater passages due to its light weight and limited reserve buoyancy for heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the J/24 and Contender 25, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, lightweight displacement profiles, and a focus on competitive coastal racing. These vessels also serve the same market segment of affordable, high-performance day sailers from the same era.
Performance
Market Price
Asking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1992–1992 · median $25,527
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.07ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MAXI 800yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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