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The name “Maxi” has for decades been synonymous of well-built yachts which due to their high quality have ensured that the company has carved itself out a special reputation within the boating world. It has influenced the sailing leisure industry in many ways and stands for extraordinary quality and Scandinavian spirit.

In terms of production, Maxi represents a successful synthesis of advanced technology, modern production methods combined with traditional craftsmanship.

The new Maxi 1200 is a 38 feet, true Gentleman’s Cruiser with the performance of a much bigger boat. Clean and modern design, functionality, comfort and strong sporty spirit – our new Maxi 1200 has it all. Discover it and welcome to an experience.

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Delphia 40 Specifications

• White gelcoat
• Hull laminated in vinylester resin
• Sandwich laminate with PVC core is used through out the hull
• Refoircment from carbon fibre
• Solid laminate in the keel area as well as the laminate around major through hull fittings
• White topcoat on the hull in all lockers, bilges and similar exposed areas
• Striping with vinyl tape
• 3 eliptical shaped plexi glass widows
• Retractable bow thruster SRV 80 4 kW
• Anti-fouling
• Sandwich laminate
• White topcoat in all exposed areas
• Teak on deck
• Teak in cockpit, benches and swimming platform
• Teak toe-rail
• Ergonomic self-draining cockpit
• Safety boarding ladder
• Teak cockpit table
• Manual bilge pump
• Reversible electric mainsheet winche on cockpit table
• Magnetic compass
• Cockpit lockers under sole, starboard seats
• Stowage for raft close to transom
• 9/10 aluminium keel stepped tapered mast
• 2 pairs of spreaders
• Aluminium boom
• Boomvang, fixed
• Stainless steel shrouds and stays with roll-formed terminals
• Backstay tensioner mechanical
• Halyards for main and jib in Dyneema
• Main sheet and jib sheets
• Furlex 300 TD Selden

         FORWARD CABIN

• Convenient berths
• Storage shelves and lockers
• Wooden panels on ships side
• Large hanging locker on starboard and cupboard on portside
• 12 Volt socket SALOON
• Teak interior joinery
• Floorboards in classic natural Limed Oak
• Solid frame woodwork with smooth surface
• Ceiling inner liner in off white, partly covered with textile panels
• U-shaped sofa on starboard and alongside sofa at port
• Salon table with drinks locker
• Large lockers on port and starboard side – laminate veener
• 12 Volt socket
• Pleat window shutters for all vertical hatches AFT CABIN
• Portside aft cabin with double bed, large drawer and cupboard
• 12 Volt socket HEAD
• Multifunction head with separated open washbasin. Separate head and shower unit with pump toilet
• Separate shower with semi-transparent door
• Holding tank with deck extraction and separate seacock
• Wash basin with water tap
• Separate wet locker for sailing clothing
• Lockers and mirror NAVIGATION AREA
• Chart table with stowage
• 12V socket with USB
• Moving backrest
• Portside side L-shape galley
• Double sink with chrome plated water tap
• All drawers self-closing
• Worktop in galley from Corian
• 2-burner stove and oven (semi gimballed)
• Large fridge, top loader with light
• Front open fridge 65L
• Gally electric absorber above the stove

Electrical system

• AC Control panel with 230V Socket
• 230V Shore supply and 60 Amps battery charger
• Consumer battery AGM 330 Ah
• Starter battery AGM 90 Ah
• Bow thruster battery AGM 130 Ah
• Main switches for consumer and engine battery
• DC Control panel with automatic circuit breakers
• Electric bilge pump 12V LIGHTING
• Interior lights (LED) in all cabins, saloon, head and navigation area
• Reading light at navigation chart table, forward cabin, saloon and aft cabin
• Navigation light (LED) and steaming light

Water system

• Electric fresh water pump
• Warm water supply (20 l) with engine heat exchange and 230V heater
• Shower with sump pump in head
• Freshwater tank 300 l with tank level
• Faucet in galley and head
• Volvo D1-30 (28hp), with Saildrive with 2 blade folding propeller
• Alternator 12V, 115A
• Fuel tank 150 litres with tank indicator
• Engine room light

Electronics

• B&G Triton, Speed/Depth on the coach roof
• 2x B&G display (close to the steering wheel, one on each side)

          KEEL & RUDDER

• L-keel standard cast iron, draft 2,00m
• Stainless steel bolts
• Double wheel steering system
• Pre-balanced rudder

          DECK EQUIPMENT

• 3 Large flush deck hatches one in forward cabin one two in saloon
• 1 open hatch in aft cabin
• 1 open hatch in toilet
• 2 side portholes in the side of panoramic windows
• 6 recessed mooring cleats, forward, central and aft
• Integrated anchor roll with genaker atachement placed on the carbon bowsprit
• 8 stanchions with gates in guardrail at SB and PS
• Stainless steel pulpit
• Stainless steel pushpit
• Stainless steel handrails on coach roof
• Filles for water and fuel
• Jib cars adjustable from cockpit
• Halyard winches Lewmar 40 Race, self-tailing, on coach roof
• Jib winches Lewmar 45 Race, self-tailing
• Guide rollers at mast foot
• 3 winch handles
• Flagstaff holder
• 10 rope clutches
• Sheets and halyards adjustable from cockpit
• Lazy jack with lazy bag

            SAILS

• Fullybatten Mainsail from North Sails with 2 reefs C-cut Dacron and MDS cars
• Furling Jib 108% from North Sails, C-cut Dacron
• Mainsail and Jib storage bags

          OTHERS

• Foil wrapping

Equipment Options

• Short keel draft 1,75m
• Fin keel with bulb, T-shape 2,20m
• Colored hull
• Water line stripes
• Defending strip along hull made of stainless steel
• 2 winches 50 instead of stadard 40 on coach roof
• 2 winches 45 instead of standard 40 on coach roof
• Without teak deck (price deduction)
• Windlass in bow Quick (incl. remote control) for the chain 8 mm
• Claw anchor 16 kg, stainless steel leaded line 14mm, 50m
• Stainless steel chain 8mm, 50 m for 16kg anchor Claw
• Electric windlass aft Quick, including anchor
• Deck-wash pump, including hose and trigger nozzle
• Outboard mounting bracket on the pushpit
• Windlass control at steering pedestal, with chain counter
• Holders for cups on teak table
• 2 electric winches 50 instead standard 45
• 2 winches 50 instead of standard 45
• Cockpit cushions
• Covers for steering wheels and cockpit table
• Gennaker equipment: blocks and sheets
• Furling system for gennaker
• Cockpit light installed in boom
• Furling Jib with battens Soft NorLam
• Standard Mainsail Soft NorLam
• Furling Jib with Battens 3DL 860 (50:50 Carbon/Aramid)
• Standard Mainsail 3DL 860 (50:50 Carbon/Aramid)
• 3-Cabin version
• Sea berth adjustable with rope & tackle. Fold-away twin berth. Avialable only in 3 cabin version
• Interior in beech (dark colour of work surface in galley)
• Interior in walnut wood (light colour of work surface in galley)
• Interior in cherry (dark colour of work surface in galley)
• Striped floor
• Watermaker 25 l/h
• Hatches roller blinds to the horizontal hatches in deck “Ocean Air”
• Optional fabric (according to Maxi sampler)
• Microwave oven (working only with converter)
• Gas solenoid valve mounted in the gas bottle locker (with switch and gas detector mounted at the stove)
• Electric toilet
• Engine Volvo D2-40 S-drive (inlcuding folding 3-blade propeller)
• B&G Trition Wind – transducer
• B&G Triton – additional display
• B&G VHF Marine Radio V50 with cable in mast and antenna B&G H50 VHF Wireless Handset. Wireless handset for the V50 VHF Radio
• NAIS-400 S system Class B-AIS with GPS antenna
• B&G Chartplotter T9 Zeus Touch with built in GPS antenna
• B&G 4G Radar
• B&G Autopilot
• Navtex NX 300
• Navtex MRD 80
• Audiopack Fusion MS-IP700i, 2 speakers in saloon and 2 in cockpit inclusive antenna
• LED TV with antenna
• Converter with charger 12V/230V/2000W with plug at navigation table + extra battery AGM 110 Ah
• Electronic horn Marco with push button in cockpit
• Pole on the stern for radar antenna or satellite
• Additional socket 230V and 12V close the steering wheel on SB
• Mooring package contains 6x fenders with lines and socks, telescopic hook, 4x8m, 14mm mooring lines
• Webasto AIR Top 5500
• Air-conditioning in saloon 12000 BTU (working only with shore power)

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Yachting World

• Digital Edition

Maxi 1200 boat test

• July 3, 2015

Swedish style from a Polish yard – this innovative new Maxi is designed by Pelle Petterson, and has some interesting new ideas for ease of handling and control, finds Pip Hare

Product Overview

Manufacturer:, comfort on display.

Allowing Tony Castro to work on the interior has indeed brought a whole new feel to this Maxi, moving away from the more traditional, darker, rather stodgy interiors to a re-energised and lighter space with comfort visibly on display.

Surprisingly, the feature that really blew me away was the heads, which is both generous in size and has a quality finish that is a far cry from shoehorning a plastic toilet into the minimum space possible. At first glance this cabin does not look as if it belongs in a boat; the wash basin is a full-size modern ceramic style and the shower, with wooden slatted seat dropped down over the heads, looks more like a sauna.

The L-shaped galley is neat and compact. It has two fridges – a top loader and a drawer fridge – as standard, a double sink and electric absorber that pops out from above the cooker. This is like an extractor fan, but does not vent to the outside, simply absorbs grease and odours through filters contained inside.

The whole area has room to work and to brace while at sea, though my feeling was there is not quite enough room for stowage. I wonder if I would end up using one of the fridges as a general stowage area if I was making a longer passage.

Both sleeping cabins were generous and light, with lockers and drawers fitted to the shape of the hull to maximise space. There were 12V sockets beside the berths for charging phones, and light switches that can be operated from the door or in bed.

The saloon is roomy and light, there is plenty of headroom and the starboard settee converts into quite a sturdy double berth without too much trouble. There are thoughtful little space-saving details everywhere, such as a wineglass rack in the centre of the table and a hinged seat back, which can create either a chart table pod or an L-shaped sofa. The whole of the interior feels as solid and high-quality as it looks, and under sail it was comfortable and secure below.

As is often the case where a designer has chosen to use the full beam of the boat to create space in the saloon, there is very little stowage behind seat backs. With space under the settees taken up with tanks, there seems to be a general lack of stowage.

The chart table was big enough, but not enormous and very comfortable to brace in while sailing. The main electrics panel contained a really nice touchscreen battery and tank monitor, which displayed a multitude of information in one small location. The test boat did not have a chartplotter mounted in this space, but there would be room to put one in.

Under power

The standard engine for the Maxi 1200 is a 28hp Volvo with a saildrive and two-bladed folding propeller. Our test boat had a 40hp with a Gori prop and the retractable bow thruster that comes as standard with every boat. Needless to say, under power it went whichever way you wanted it to go, but then just about any modern 40ft boat would with that much horsepower and a bow thruster.

The engine was quiet and the installation had good access for maintenance; the engine battery was also accessible. The bow thruster is neatly installed under the forward berth, though I struggle to understand why a 40ft boat that weighs only 6.9 tonnes should need one as standard.

All controls to hand for the helmsman

There are a lot of electrics on this boat, with the mainsheet winch, powered primary winches, two fridges, cooker hoods, bow thrusters and options for much more. All the batteries supplied with the boat are AGM, there is 330ah available for the house and separate batteries for bow thruster and engine. However, this could be a very power-hungry boat – fine if you are tied up to the dock every night, but on a longer passage at sea or hopping between quiet anchorages it might be worth investing in some alternative charging methods.

Specifications

LOA 12.16m/39ft/11in

LWL 10.60m/34ft 9in

Beam (max) 3.75m/12ft 4in

Draught 2.00m/6ft 6in

Disp (lightship) 6,900kg/15,212lb

Ballast 2,470kg/5,445lb

Sail area (100% foretriangle) 84m 2 /905ft 2

Engine Volvo D1-30 28hp

Water 260lt/57gal

Fuel 150lt/33gal

Sail area:disp 23.6

Disp:LWL 161

Price ex VAT: €178,000 (£127,000)

Designed by: Pelle Petterson/Tony Castro

www.maxiyachts.com

The might of the Delphia shipyard and its in-house manufacturing has allowed it to produce this boat for an impressive price. The standard boat package comes in at €178,000 (£127,000) and is incredibly comprehensive with a long list of goodies included. Delphia is offering an introductory package for the first ten boats at €190,000 (£135,600) to include heating, autopilot, chartplotter and windlass, among other things. If you were to throw in a furling gennaker, the whole lot would come in at just under €200,000 (£142,800).

What really struck me about the team from Delphia is that it already has a successful and enormous factory in Poland, but in acquiring the Maxi brand it set out to build a boat that would cater for an entirely different customer and has certainly not been half-hearted about it.

The goal with this boat was to tap into the Scandinavian-type cruising market and, to my mind, the Maxi 1200 has exceeded the objective. She has style and quality wrapped up into a Swedish space-saving package.

This is an extract from a feature in the July 2015 issue of Yachting World

• 1. Test sail in Palma
• 2. Comfort on display

Yachting Monthly

• Digital edition

Maxi 1200 review – extra gallery

• Chris Beeson
• June 10, 2015

An extra photo gallery from Yachting Monthly's Graham Snook, who tested the Maxi 1200 for the Summer 2015 issue

Yachting Monthly technical editor Graham Snook tested the Maxi 1200 during her sail trials off Palma, Mallorca in Spring 2015. To read the full review – and find out how impressed we were with the Delphia Yachts-inspired comeback of this prestigious brand – read the full test in the Summer 2015 issue of Yachting Monthly.

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The new Maxi 1200 is here. She certainly looks like the real deal and many Maxi fans will be interested to see if she gets near the heights of build quality and sea-kindliness of previous models.

With her plumb bow and vertical transom, the 1200 looks bang up to date. She features a chine aft which immerses at a relatively steep angle of heel and a single rudder.

The deep T-shaped keel features a narrow foil and a generous 2.6m draught, hinting this is no out-and-out cruiser. Unlike  many modern designs, she is relatively narrow at 3.8m and, as a consequence, features a modest sail plan to push that easily-driven hull through the water.

Hull construction is cored vinylester with carbon reinforcement in areas of high stress, such as the chain plates and around the fixed bowsprit and rudder. The yacht looks simple to handle with the usual primary winches augmented with a dedicated  mainsheet winch mounted within reach of the helming positions.

Builder: www.maxiyachts.com c£136,700 UK agent: None at present

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Maxi 1200: Love at First Sight

• February 11th, 2017
• Sailing Yacht

There it goes the saying: “It´s the boat that finds it´s owner, not the other way round.” Al lot of sailors I was talking to were reciting this saying as an answer to the question why they´ve bought their respective yachts. “I felt it in my belly …” or “it was just it!” are among these answers too. Same with me: The King´s Cruiser 33 was the third boat I inspected and from the first moment I saw her it was clear that she was the one. During Dusseldorf Boatshow I had full 10 days time of roaming all kinds of sailing yacht. But it was this one I instantly fell in love with: The Maxi 1200.

Maxi Yachts has a long standing tradition of making fast Scandinavian-style sailing yachts. Maxi now belongs to the Polish Delphia Group and is alive and kicking. A few boats in the line, but that doesn´t matter because this one yacht alone really touched my heart. Maxi Yachts, this name is inseparably connected with another huge name in naval architecture: Pelle Petterson. Yeah, it´s the very same Pelle who did the design of my King´s Cruiser 33 some 45 years ago!

This. Is. It: The perfect Cockpit Layout

At first I was just a bit curious what a modern Pelle-design would be looking like in present time. After all there is nearly half a century of experiences, changes in design aspects, the Fastnet 1979-turning point and new technologies between my King´s Cruiser and this Maxi 1200. In a way, this 12 meter long boat is the perfect demonstration material in this respect because we have the same designer and almost the same size of boats. As I said, at first, I was just curious. After I visited the boat for a couple of times and finally left the stand, I was completely in love with that boat. It really touched something inside of me.

Among a lot of other things, it was the Maxi 1200 where I really did understand what a “good cockpit layout” really means! No joke: Upon seeing the configuration and positioning myself behind the steering wheel I did have a flash of wit and suddenly understood what people mean when they are talking of “good” or “bad” cockpit layouts. Because in my eyes, the Maxi 1200 just has a perfect layout and cockpit configuration. First of all, the cockpit is both open and roomy but at the same time encapsuled with high coamings which makes it safe, especially when sailing with children . I was smiling because it reminded me of the Kings Cruiser´s cockpit as well.

Secondly, everything is within range of the helmsman here. Standing behind the twin wheels you can on the one hand have a great sight over the whole boat as well as everything under control. Except for the secondary roping like reefing lines and halyards and stuff, all ropes are within reach from the helmsman. This makes the Maxi 1200 an ideal yacht for single-handed sailing. What I like most is the clever positioning of the mainsheet winch.

This mainsheet winch has been placed by Pelle on top of the foldable cockpit table after a small block will divert the mainsheet here. Railguards will provide for safe working conditions whilst turning the cranks. In fact, it takes a step or two from the wheel to reach the mainsheet winch and be able to trim the main sail properly. The only fly in the ointment: No mainsheet traveller configuration for fine trimming the main is available here.

Another ingenious move is the positioning of the Genoa winches and the roping here. Right before the wheels, lines will be diverted to either side of the boat, running through a 4-slot jammer block and into a rope locker. Smooth and tidy cockpit whilst underway. Again, just a step or two to trim the jib or do the tack all alone. I had to return to this yacht three or four times, always spending minutes sitting here and there and in my mind doing all the maneuvers. This cockpit just is it. Period.

What I like most is the fact that by configurating the layout in this manner, Pelle achieved another remarkable point here: No lines whatsoever will be running around in the passenger´s area of the cockpit . The seats will be free of roping. No sitting of halyards anymore, no tripping hazard and no hassle in case of a sudden tack. With the Maxi 1200 configuration for the first time ever I found a yacht which I would put myself past doing a singlehanded trip with. This is a perfect cockpit layout in my eyes (except for the missing mainsheet traveller).

Maxi 1200 – a Dream Yacht fur sure

So, what else is there on the Maxi 1200? First, let´s walk around the hull. It´s a Scandinavian yacht, unmistakably. Sleek, fast hull from all angles. The Maxi 1200 has a hull length of 11.56 meters and a max beam of 3.75 m. That´s even more slender than my King´s Cruiser with a length of 10.24 meters and a max beam of 3.40. The deep T-bulb keel gives a max draft of 2.32 meters and the overall weight of the boat of just 7.300 kilograms of which some 2.500 kilograms is ballast makes it a truly racy performance-oriented configuration. This boat is going to be the hell of a fun!

Her lines are those of a performance cruiser, underlined by a deep T-shaped keel with a large lead bulb. I guess it not only looks fast but will perform beautifully: Maxi yachts are known performers and this Maxi 1200 will be no exception. The single rudder configuration, on the other hand do stand out particularly just as if Pelle would like to tell us that this boat is one of the classy ones – no twin rudder needed.

Taking a look at her stern and the transom, fine chines do stand out in stark contrast, just like the whole yachts seems like some kind of a bridge between the good old times of yachting and the modern way of making fast performance hulls. Just as the rest of the boat, especially the beautiful Teak decking, the whole yacht appears to be made with care and love for detail.

Interior Design of the Maxi 1200: Grandfather´s Genes

You know the story why I´ve finally bought the King´s Cruiser 33 ? It was my wife, upon entering the saloon, who took a look around, sat down on one of the settees, taking a deep breath like a gasp of relief, saying: “This is finally it!”. She is cozy, hospitable and embracing. Pelle Petterson has had a deep sense for both practical solutions and an eye for details. I was excited to see what a present-day Petterson yacht would look like inside.

Ah, look at this entryway! Here we have it again: A bridge between classy and modern design. I just simply love these folding doors, massive wood with those nice ventilation details. As I will have to refurbish my own entrance situation as well, I will take this as a role model and try to copy the style. Simply love it. Now, come on down below …

What a surprise! The saloon has almost the same measurements and configuration as the one in my KK33. Starboard side the main seating situation with a large L-settee, vis-à-vis a 3-seater. All of them situated around a large folding table which is built around the keel-stepped mast. I appreciate that Pelle Petterson apparently moved away from green cushion …

Ah, and look at this wooden bulkhead. It instantly reminded me of my SY OLIVIA. Lots of wooden surfaces in noble veneers. Combines with white roofing- and hull-panels and the modern fabric used for the cushion the whole saloon creates a both cozy yet welcoming and modern atmosphere. Of course there are new things incorporated too: A large head is situated at right the hand side next to the entryway and as a concession to modern times, no proper nav-station.

Which is a bit of a downer since I absolutely love the nav-station of my King´s Cruiser 33 and have nothing but a general disapproval for those smallish mini nav-stations in modern yachts. Even with old warhorse Pelle Petterson it appears that the good old times have finally come to an end in this respect. At least a small chart table with a (large!) switch- and gauge-panel has been installed here.

I absolutely love the details on the large folding dining table! Look at this craftsmanship! The details around the stepped mast are very nice. It´s both massive handcrafted quality combined with a simple yet functional construction. No bling-bling but a practical solution. I simply love it. The grandchild of the folding table in my own boat.

Another light bulb moment in the fore cabin : Here Pelle Petterson sticks to the old and proven concept of the large berths, no island beds or modern stuff, but a large reclining area. What made me smile was the stowage underneath the front end of the bed, which seems originally taken from my old boat as well. Nice.

What´s new of course are the large aft cabins. After IOR-rule was abandoned finally the rear ends of the yachts have grown considerably in size. Also a pleasant side effect of the chines, there´s plenty of space in the hulls now to accommodate large aft cabins. Something I can only dream of (when I am laying down to get a rest in my snug narrow quarter berth . The aft cabins of the Maxi 1200 are well-sized and can also be turned to single-berth cabins or stowage.

Why Pelle Petterson still kicks ass

All in all it was a defining moment for me to visit the Maxi 1200. First of all I finally understood what a good cockpit layout really means. All lines and winches for underway trimming of the sails are within an arm length of the helmsman, making the Maxi 1200 an ideal single-hand boat. Secondly I´ve had so many enlightening grasps of the boat´s interior and exterior looks which could easily and straight be drawn back to my 45 year old King´s Cruiser. It´s almost like a family reunion.

Craftsmanship, design and the whole outfitting of this yacht is excellent. It´s a shame that Maxi Yacht doesn´t get too many of their boats into the water as the unit numbers produced by Delphia in Poland are low. Nevertheless, I think a dedicated (family-) sailor who is seeking a safe, comfortable yet performing yacht will have made an excellent choice by going for Pelle Petterson´s Maxi 1200.

Other interesting articles on that topic

The Origins of my King´s Cruiser 33

Grand Soleil 46 Long Cruiser review.

Dehler 42 and Faurby 36.3 at ancora boatshow.

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First impressions of the new Maxi 1200

A flying visit to the Dusseldorf Boat Show by Andy Horwood and Peter Sands

Having heard that the new Maxi 1200 was to be on display at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, Peter and I got talking about whether it was feasible to go out to the show and get a first look for ourselves. After a few drinks following the recent committee meeting, it seemed more and more of a good idea and before we knew it, flights and a hotel were booked for a ‘boys weekend’ away.

An early start on Saturday morning saw us at Heathrow for the 8 o’clock flight to Dusseldorf. Having taken off on time, we were looking forward to a full day at the show; it was then that the announcement came over that Dusseldorf airport had been closed due to snow and there would be a delay of around 45 minutes while they cleared the runway! After about 30 minutes the announcement came to prepare for landing and we began to look forward to the day ahead. No sooner had the wheels been lowered than the plane suddenly accelerated and climbed; more snow on the runway and a further delay. About another 30 minutes passed before it was announced that the runway was still closed and we were diverting the Hannover for more fuel! An hour or so on the ground at Hannover and it was announced that we were off, but as it was now snowing at Hannover the plane would have to be de-iced before take-off. After some rather alarming spraying with de-icer, we took off for the short flight to Dusseldorf. A final delay while they found some steps for the plane and we got off at last, only three hours late!  

  Having been slightly cautious about what the first boat from the new producers would be like, first impressions were very good – she definitely had the look of a MaxiJ. Mariusz provided us with a much needed drink (something budget airline Germanwings seemed less inclined to do) while he explained Delphia’s vision for Maxi being the premium brand within the company with a higher specification and level of finish and detail. Time to go on board and check for ourselves…

The cockpit is wide in the modern style, with plenty of teak giving a quality feel. Twin carbon wheels (standard apparently) give a sporty look. The mainsheet is fixed to a central pedestal moulding and is controlled by an electric two-way winch which can be operated from each wheel. There is no mainsheet track. Apparently this system has been used successfully on the Maxi 1300 (Pele Petterson has it on his own boat) but I need to be convinced that this gives sufficient control. Sheet winches are set just in front of the wheels to allow the helmsman to operate them if needed. There are a number of storage bins for sheets and halyards to keep the cockpit tidy.

Two good sized lockers under the cockpit sole beneath the helm position give plenty of storage for fenders, dinghy etc. There are a couple of quarter lockers, one of which is moulded to hold twin gas bottles. The show boat was a two cabin model (which is expected to be the most popular option) and as such has a large cockpit locker to starboard which could hold (and probably lose) as much gear as you might possibly need. All the lockers were nicely finished, although some stays or gas struts would be needed for safety and convenience.

The teak decks are standard (and look good) but standard non-slip can be specified with a saving in cost. Lines are led aft out of sight through concealed channels. There is a large anchor locker with an electric windlass and a carbon bowsprit is standard, as is a retractable bow thruster!

Down below there is a good size galley to port, with two(!) fridges, one of which slides out as a full height drawer. Twin sinks and reasonable storage complete the galley area. The aft cabin is accessed aft of the galley. This is not particularly large (not as big as on the 1100) and headroom above the bunk could be better. There is a shelved wardrobe but no hanging locker.

To starboard is the heads which appears well thought out with a trendy countertop wash basin forward and the toilet and shower aft which can be separated from the basin area to keep the area dry.

The saloon is traditionally laid out, with a straight berth to port and a ‘C’ shaped settee to starboard. Sharing the aft of the starboard settee is the aft facing navigation area which has an interesting dual purpose ‘reversible’ backrest. The navigation area is not huge and there was no chart plotter on the show boat, but I’m sure one could be fitted with a bit of re-arrangement of the switch panel and other instruments.

The central table has twin folding leaves with a central section with deep fiddles, but the port leaf obstructs the main way forward to the forecabin and needs re-thinking.

Storage within the saloon could be better. The space beneath the bunks is taken up by fuel and water tanks and the eye level lockers are shallow and do not provide much storage. I’m not sure there would be room for all the clutter that Sara and I have on Asante!

The forecabin is light and airy with an overhead hatch providing ventilation. The hull sides are finished in white ‘planked’ panelling with full length shelves running the length of the berth. There is good storage with a hanging locker and shelved locker and a large shelf under the berth with an interesting canvas cover.

Generally overall we were impressed with the new model. As ever with a new boat there are a number of things that need looking at, but the boat had a good ‘feel’ and should bode well for the future of the Maxi yachts brand. Maxi hope to appoint a new UK dealer shortly and with a bit of luck there will be a boat available for viewing in the UK this summer.

Having lost so much time due to the flight delay, we didn’t have a great deal of time to explore the rest of the show, but it is huge! You could easily spend a couple of days there and still not see it all. We returned wearily to our hotel close to the airport, but revived somewhat having refreshed ourselves with some of the local brew and a good meal. A fairly leisurely start next morning with breakfast at the airport saw us back at Heathrow by lunchtime. A tiring weekend, but a fun thing to do. The team at Delphia/Maxi made us very welcome and were pleased to hear our comments and ideas. Let’s hope the new boat is a success and will put the Maxi brand back on the scene in the UK.

Andy Horwood.

Length: 11,56 m Max beam: 3,75 m Draft: 2,32 m Displacement: 7300kg

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Ferretti Yachts and Riva to attend Moscow Boat Show 2013

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

Ferretti 530 Yacht - Interior

Riva , the iconic Ferretti Group brand, presented a new model at the historical Lake d’Iseo shipyards in July 2011. Featuring elegance and ease of transportation as its distinctive characteristics, Iseo superyacht tender , a 27 foot runabout, is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and the sea, and, most importantly, design enthusiasts. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed.

Riva Iseo superyacht tender

Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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The Ferretti 881 RPH M/Y Maxi Beer has the structure of the original yacht Ferretti 881 with an added upper deck and a pilot house overlooking the sea.

The main deck offers a combination of light tones and a spacious interior creates a bright atmosphere. On the lower deck you will find the master cabin which provides two large windows on each side to fully enjoy the panoramic sea views. 

Besides a double rain shower and a bathtub the bathroom of the master cabin has two small separate wash cabins. 

In addition to the master cabin there are two twin bed cabins with en suite bathrooms and a VIP cabin in the bow, bathroom with double rain shower and bath and two separate small wash cabin and master bathroom. 

M/Y Maxi Beer offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun to it’s fullest during the entire day. A spacious fly bridge accommodates a teak table with chairs and Jacuzzi. In the cockpit area you will find space for up to 6 guests.