Maxi 35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

34.78' · 10.6 m

Displ.

11,684 lbs · 5,300 kg

First year

1986

The Maxi 35 represents a pivotal era for Swedish boatbuilding, where the transition from pure utilitarian design to refined family cruising reached a highwater mark. Designed by the legendary Olympic medalist Pelle Petterson and launched in the mid1980s, the Maxi 35 was engineered to provide a safe, dry, and surprisingly spacious environment for Baltic and North Sea cruising. Unlike many of its contemporaries that favored aftcockpit arrangements, the Maxi 35 utilized a centercockpit configuration, a design choice that prioritizes the privacy of the aft cabin and the security of the helmsman in heavy weather. While the brand eventually evolved under the stewardship of Nimbus and later Hanse Yachts, this specific model remains a staple of the brokerage market for those seeking Scandinavian build quality and thoughtful interior ergonomics.