Maxi 84

[jazdow]

Hi,
I'm looking at a Maxi 84 which seems well spec,d and at a good price . Has anyone any experience of these boats?
We are looking for something that will go well round the cans but will also cope with West of Scotland cruising.

Cheers

Jd

 

[Nudge]

Jd, Have only sailed them a couple of times, but have competed against a couple for decades and drank inside them on many occasions! The Maxi 84 is getting about as close to the ideal boat for the uses you describe in terms of pleasure per buck spent. Not the fastest in light airs they are competitive in moderate winds upwards. If there is a good number 3 with the boat that can be sheeted inside the shoruds they point really well in a blow and little can touch them. Possibily a little slow for long passages, the windward performance is useful and they will keep you out of trouble due to thier stiffness.
Like all boats, individual ones will have their own issues, so usual caveat emptor applies!

Nudge

 

[oakleyb]

We had a Maxi for about 3 years and then sold to brother who still owns, very nice boat and felt safe when the wind got up. I did ask the very same question before we first purchased and got a very positive response from a guy that sailed in the north sea, he rated them very high. Replaced the old Volvo with an new Beta 20hp so that was nice. Only draw back was the lack of cooker.

Would not hesitate in buying another

 

[antaris]

My dad had a 95 for years, very solid and cleverly designed boats...

check the owners assoc:
http://www.maxiowners.org/

 

[Twister_Ken]

Met one in Dover crewed by two Belgians who were on their way home after an Atlantic circuit, so I guess the boat is pretty robust - the good ones, at least.

 

[Viking]

I have had Two 84's one in the UK and now another in Norway. Safe family boat. Good in a blow. Easy sailed single handed. Lots of room inside. Fast? if you sail it right, I've had 7, 8 and even 9kts both up and down wind and won 'handicapped' regattas! the latest last year! Total ownership 20+ years. If you have any questions happy to help if I can.