⛵ Sailboat

MAXI 77

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1972–1983

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Dimensions

LOA
25.26 ft
LWL
22.15 ft
Beam
8.2 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
4,409 lbs
Ballast
1,764 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.00 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
181
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
269.1 sq ft
I
30.1 ft
J
10.94 ft
P
24.61 ft
E
8.2 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
1983
Number Built
3900

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MB-10/100s
Power
15 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Fuel
5 gal
Notes:

As best as can be determined, this was the most popular Maxi with an amazing 3900 sold!

Both inboard and outboard options were available.

For inboard:

1972-1975: engines were gas powered.

1975-1883: engines were VP MD-5A diesel.

A shallow keel was available:

Draft - 1.15m / 3.77ft; Ballast - 900kg / 1984lbs; Disp - 2100kg / 4630lbs.

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