Maxi 33 Buyer's Guide
The Maxi 33 on the used market is a Pelle Petterson design from the mid eighties, built by Pelle Petterson AB on the Maxi 999 hull with a shorter rig, heavier wing keel, and a center-cockpit layout behind a fixed windscreen. Several hundred were built, and she remains a recognizable Scandinavian cruiser-racer rather than a rare find. A shopper should understand her as a solid-fiberglass-hulled boat with a sandwich deck and a teak interior, powered optionally by a Volvo Penta 2003 diesel.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example follows the same essential plan: a center cockpit with fixed windscreen, a teak-faced interior, and a galley as standard. Fresh water is carried at 135 liters and fuel in a 60-liter stainless tank. The wing keel draws between about 4.69 and 4.99 feet with load, so any survey must note the as-floated draft. The beamy hull — more spacious than 62 percent of comparable designs — gives her a roomier feel than her 32-foot length suggests.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only equipment consequence worth naming from the record is the inboard Volvo Penta 2003 diesel at 28 horsepower with saildrive, which defines the propulsion and its service profile. Beyond that, the sources describe no commonly fitted or often-seen upgrades; any canvas, navigation, or energy additions should be read as owner work rather than factory standard. A buyer should evaluate the saildrive seals and the general rig condition, since the fractional sloop is slightly overrigged relative to peers.
What to Inspect
The sandwich deck is the one construction detail with a functional story: it insulates the cabin against cold water and cuts condensation when the sea runs colder than the air below. Inspect for any breakdown of that sandwich and for the condition of the iron wing keel, which carries the 40-percent ballast ratio. The fuel tank is stainless steel, but its 60-liter capacity and the saildrive leg are the items most likely to need attention on a decades-old example.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Maxi 33 are Denmark and Sweden. For a shopper in those waters, the practical checklist is short: confirm the sandwich deck integrity, check the iron wing keel for corrosion or grounding damage, verify the Volvo Penta 2003 saildrive seals, and measure actual draft with load. She is a sound Scandinavian cruiser-racer whose beam and ballast place her ahead of many peers for comfort and stability.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Maxi 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 2 | $45,020 | — |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $44,581 | -1.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $50,281 | +12.8% |
Where they're listed
Maxi 33 listings appear across 2 countries. Denmark has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Sweden.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 33 | 32.78' | $ 83,978 | 60 | 17 |
| X-Yachts X-332 | 33' | $ 89,804 | 12 | 8 |
| Maxi 38+ | 37.73' | $ 96,729 | 9 | 1 |
| Maxi 33You are here | — | $ 44,970 | 5 | 1 |
| Baltic 35 | 34.83' | $ 65,591 | 3 | 0 |