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.
Main features
| Model | Maxi 87 | ||
| Length | 28.54 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.84 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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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 |
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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 |
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