Maxi 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

33.46' · 10.2 m

Displ.

10,362 lbs · 4,700 kg

First year

1992

The Maxi 34 represents a pivotal era in Swedish yacht design, emerging in the early 1990s as a refined evolution of the incredibly successful Maxi 999. Designed by the legendary Pelle Petterson, the 34 was conceived to bridge the gap between a spirited club racer and a dependable family cruiser. Unlike the earlier, more utilitarian Maxis of the 1970s, the Maxi 34 introduced a higher level of fit and finish, reflecting the brand's shift toward the premium market under the ownership of Nimbus Boats. It maintains the characteristic Petterson silhouette—clean lines, a low profile, and a balanced fractional rig—while offering a more modern hull shape that improved upon the lightair performance of its predecessors.