Maxi 909
Description
The Maxi 909 is a sleek, modern (for its era) Swedish pocket cruiser/racer-cruiser designed by the iconic Pelle Petterson (Olympic medalist and creator of the entire Maxi lineage). Built by Maxi Yachts from 1986 to 1991, around 210 hulls were produced. It represents an evolution in the Maxi series—more performance-oriented than earlier models like the 77/84/87/95, with a fractional sloop rig, fin keel with bulb, and spade rudder for sharper handling and better upwind ability while retaining the family's signature comfort, space efficiency, and robust fiberglass construction.
Construction Details
| Designer | Pelle Petterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Maxi Yachts (Pelle Petterson AB) |
| Length | 29.530 ft |
| LOA | 29.530 ft |
| LWL | 24.610 ft |
| Beam | 10.100 ft |
| Displacement | 7055 lb |
| Ballast | 2976 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.410 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.79 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 36.09 ft |
| e | 12.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.79 ft | 10.50 ft | 36.09 ft | 12.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Maxi 909 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36.09 ft - (11000 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.8 ft - (3901 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.7 ft - (11491 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.87 ft - (11543 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 230.7 ft² |
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Maxi 909 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.31 ft - (8629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.84 ft - (4218 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.7 ft - (7529 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 170.92 ft² |
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Maxi 909 - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.9 ft - (5151 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.67 ft - (9653 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 264.64 ft² |
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Maxi 909 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 539.94 ft² |
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