Maxi 87
The Maxi 87 is a 28.54ft masthead sloop designed by Pelle Petterson and built in fiberglass by Börjesson Brothers between 1975 and 1982.
449 units have been built.
The Maxi 87 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 coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Maxi 87 | ||
Length | 28.54 ft | ||
Beam | 9.84 ft | ||
Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 14.39 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 42.85 % | ||
Displ. / length | 222.59 | ||
Comfort ratio | 21.81 | ||
Capsize | 2 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 24.92 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 7716 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3306 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.69 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 350 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 40.68 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 207.20 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 143.10 sq.ft | ||
I | 37 ft | ||
J | 11.20 ft | ||
P | 31.80 ft | ||
E | 9 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 13 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 11 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 24 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 | 1982 | ||
Number built | 449 |