The Maxi Fenix 8.5, introduced in 1980, represents one of Pelle Petterson’s most commercially successful designs, merging the performance characteristics of a 1/4-tonner with the interior volume typically reserved for larger coastal cruisers. Built by Maxi Yachts during their peak production years in Sweden, the Fenix was intended to modernize the brand's lineup by offering a more sophisticated alternative to the utilitarian Maxi 77. With more than 1,200 hulls produced before production ended in 1991, the Fenix 8.5 remains a staple of European coastal sailing. According to the Official Maxi Yachts History, the brand's identity was forged through Petterson's unique ability to balance racing pedigree with family-oriented safety, a philosophy that is physically embodied in the Fenix's distinctive wrap-around plexiglass windshield and efficient fractional rig.
Used Maxi Fenix 8.5 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Maxi
- Model
- Fenix 8.5
- Builder
- Maxi Yachts
- Designer
- Pelle Petterson
- Number Built
- 1300
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1988
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