MAXI DOLPHIN 65
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 65.65 ft |
| LWL | 56.5 ft |
| Beam | 17.29 ft |
| Draft | 11.81 ft |
| Displacement | 39,617 lb |
| Ballast | 13,228.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 10.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 79.89 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 22.97 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 83.82 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 30.68 ft |
| FLforestay | 23 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,622.12 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 919.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 3,799.66 sq ft |
| SA total | 1,622.12 sq ft |
About the MAXI DOLPHIN 65
Generator 7.50 kw Air conditioning Veco Watermaker 80.00 l/h Drive Mechanical Direct – Gori Propeller Speed under engine 9.50 knots Sloop rigging Carbon fibre Mainsail area: 150.70m2 Genoa 104% area: 93.40m2 Gennaker area: 353.00m2
The Maxi Dolphin 65 is a rare, high-performance fractional sloop designed by Luca Brenta and built by Maxi Dolphin Boatyard (ITA) in 1999, with only 5 hulls constructed. Its extreme sail area to displacement ratio of 30.46 and low capsize ratio of 2.03 reflect a design optimized for speed rather than heavy displacement comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, coastal racer-cruiser who prioritize performance over heavy bluewater comfort, given its high SA/D ratio and relatively low comfort ratio of 23.23.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 39617.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.03, the boat is structurally sound for offshore passage but its high sail area and low comfort ratio suggest it is better suited for coastal cruising than heavy ocean voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1990s high-performance fractional sloops like the X-Yachts X65 or early Nautor's Swan 651, as they share similar fractional rigs and emphasis on sail area over heavy ballast.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.2 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| 60° | 5.6 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| 75° | 5.9 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 10.9 |
| 90° | 5.8 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| 110° | 5.6 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| 120° | 5.3 | 7.4 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| 135° | 4.6 | 6.6 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 11.0 | 11.7 | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 10.8 | 12.2 | 14.2 |
| Beat VMG | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.6 | 12.3 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 65.65ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MAXI DOLPHIN 65yet 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.
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