The Maxi 68 is a 22.31ft fractional (7/8) sloop designed by Pelle Petterson and built in fiberglass by Börjesson Brothers between 1975 and 1981.
1200 units have been built.
The Maxi 68 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Maxi 68 | ||
| Length | 22.31 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.87 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.20 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.94 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 205.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.61 | ||
| Capsize | 2.09 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.52 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3417 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1433 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.92 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional (7/8) Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 212 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 111.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 100.90 sq.ft | ||
| I | 25.43 ft | ||
| J | 8.76 ft | ||
| P | 24.61 ft | ||
| E | 8.20 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Börjesson Brothers | ||
| Designer | Pelle Petterson | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 1200 |