Maxi 800 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Pelle Petterson·1992 – 1995·~43 hulls·Maxi Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.07' · 8.25 m
Displ.
4,409 lbs · 2,000 kg
First year
1992

The Maxi 800 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Swedish yacht design, emerging in the late 1980s as the sophisticated successor to the legendary but utilitarian Maxi 77. Designed by Olympic medalist Pelle Petterson, the 800 was intended to bridge the gap between a spirited club racer and a legitimate family cruiser. It reflects a shift toward more aerodynamic coachroofs and refined hull shapes compared to the "boxy" aesthetic of earlier Maxi models. Built with the characteristic robustness of the Swedish yard, the Maxi 800 utilized a solid fiberglass hull and a sandwichconstruction deck, resulting in a vessel that feels significantly more substantial than its 26foot length suggests.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 27,342
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Portugal (66.7%) · Netherlands (16.7%) · Sweden (16.7%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Maxi 800 listings span 3 countries. Portugal leads with 4 listings (66.7%), followed by Netherlands and Sweden.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Portugal$ 27,4874366.7%
Netherlands$ 16,8711116.7%
Sweden$ 20,9701116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3131.56'$ 107,0413914
Najad 38037.89'$ 252,467209
Maxi 110036.65'$ 114,4521813
Maxi 99932.48'$ 40,6751613
Maxi 100033.46'$ 45,715148
Maxi 9531.17'$ 21,544138
Maxi 10835.27'$ 40,722105
Offshore 480034.94'$ 29,930105
Maxi 130041.67'$ 267,27896
Maxi 38+37.73'$ 86,65388
Maxi 800You are here$ 27,34265

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Maxi 800 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Maxi 800 over the past 12 months is $27,342. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Maxi 800 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Maxi 800 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Maxi 800 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Maxi 800 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Maxi 800 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Maxi 800 listings over the past 12 months are Portugal (66.7%), Netherlands (16.7%), Sweden (16.7%).
05Do Maxi 800 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Maxi 800 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Maxi 800?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 31, Najad 380, Maxi 1100. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.