Maxi Fenix 8.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Pelle Petterson·1981 – 1988·~1,300 hulls·Maxi Yachts
Maxi Fenix 8.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.9' · 8.5 m
Displ.
6,173 lbs · 2,800 kg
First year
1981

The Maxi Fenix 8.5, introduced in 1980, represents one of Pelle Petterson’s most commercially successful designs, merging the performance characteristics of a 1/4tonner 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 familyoriented safety, a philosophy that is physically embodied in the Fenix's distinctive wraparound plexiglass windshield and efficient fractional rig.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,417
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · Denmark (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Maxi Fenix 8.5 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 15,1261050.0%
Denmark$ 15,7081050.0%

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
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Maxi 110036.65'$ 114,4051813
Maxi 99932.48'$ 40,6891613
Maxi 100033.46'$ 45,706148
Maxi 9531.17'$ 21,535138
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Maxi 10835.27'$ 40,724105
Maxi 38+37.73'$ 86,65588
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Maxi 80027.07'$ 27,34465
Maxi Fenix 8.5You are here$ 15,41720

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Maxi Fenix 8.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Maxi Fenix 8.5 over the past 12 months is $15,417. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Maxi Fenix 8.5 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Maxi Fenix 8.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Maxi Fenix 8.5 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), Denmark (50.0%).
04Do Maxi Fenix 8.5 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Maxi Fenix 8.5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 31.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Maxi Fenix 8.5?+
Comparable models include Hunter 28.5, Maxi 1100, Maxi 999. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.