Maxi 68 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

22.31' · 6.8 m

Displ.

3,417 lbs · 1,550 kg

First year

1975

The Maxi 68 represents the entry point into the legendary Pelle Pettersondesigned lineup, embodying the Swedish philosophy of functionalism and seaworthiness in a compact 22foot frame. Launched in 1976 during the height of the Scandinavian sailing boom, the model was designed to provide a safe, manageable, and surprisingly spacious coastal cruiser for families. With approximately 1,250 units produced until 1981, it remains one of the most successful small yachts in Northern Europe. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed stability for speed, the Maxi 68 was engineered with a substantial ballast ratio, ensuring it could handle the choppy conditions of the Baltic Sea while remaining forgiving for novice sailors. The hull's construction is solid fiberglass, a hallmark of the era’s "overengineering" at the Maxi shipyard in Mariestad.