MAXI 900
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.53 ft |
| LWL | 24.61 ft |
| Beam | 10.1 ft |
| Draft | 5.41 ft |
| Displacement | 7,055 lb |
| Ballast | 2,975.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
About the MAXI 900
Some documents list the fresh water tank at 80L / 21.13 Gal.
Designed by Pelle Petterson and built by Maxi Yachts (SWE) between 1992 and 1994, the Maxi 900 is a rare fractional sloop with only 37 hulls produced. Its lightweight displacement of 7055.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.61 indicate a performance-oriented coastal cruiser rather than a heavy displacement bluewater vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize speed and agility over heavy offshore comfort, particularly those comfortable with a fractional rig and moderate draft of 5.41 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.11 and a relatively low displacement of 7055.0 lb, the Maxi 900 is best suited for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than extended bluewater passages due to its lighter build and lower comfort ratio of 19.21.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other early-1990s Scandinavian performance cruisers like the Nauticat 32 or smaller Swan models, sharing similar fractional rigs and light displacement characteristics aimed at coastal racing and cruising.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 60° | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 75° | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| 90° | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| 110° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 120° | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| 135° | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MAXI 900 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.53ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MAXI 900yet 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.
Own a MAXI 900? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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