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The Maxi 1200 stays true to its quality Scandinavian heritage, with input from Olympian Pelle Petterson

• Belinda Bird
• March 30, 2015

This is the second model under the ownership of Polish company Delphia Yachts and is fast, comfortable and elegant

A return to the Maxi Yachts of old with this fast and comfortable cruiser

Maxi has produced over 16,000 yachts but, as with many Scandinavian yards, the high cost of hand-made quality has led to tricky times over the past decade. The Polish company Delphia Yachts now owns Maxi, after it had a brief stewardship under Najad. The intention is to stay true to its quality heritage and Swedish Olympic sailor Pelle Petterson remains involved in the design.

The Maxi 1200 is the second model under Delphia’s ownership, following the 1300 a year ago, and resembles the Maxi yachts we remember, a design that melds the worlds of racer-cruiser and family cruiser.

She promises to be simple, fast and ergonomic, as well as safe, durable and, thanks to her Polish production, affordable. “The Maxi 1200 is meant to be very fast and very comfortable, pretty elegant and easy to handle,” says Petterson.

Attention is paid to strength and stiffness, with carbon reinforcements used around the grid that takes keel, rig and chainplate loads, plus the rudder frame and the stem and bowsprit. Hull and deck have a PVC core and are laminated in vinylester resin.

An aim of Petterson’s was to keep the cockpit tidy, so there is halyard stowage in the coamings and sheet tail stowage below the cockpit table. I like the siting of the primaries inboard and the use of a central mainsheet pedestal with a single reversible winch. “I assure you that this [mainsheet] solution works really well,” says Petterson, “I’ve checked it on my own boat.”

Tony Castro created a simple, elegant interior design, finished with white panels contrasting with teak trim and solid wood frames. It is the first time anyone other than Petterson has designed a Maxi interior, and it is offered with a two or three-cabin layout.

Price ex VAT €178,000 (£140,200). www.maxiyachts.com

LOA 12.16m/39ft 9in

LWL 10.60m/34ft 8in

Beam 3.75m/12ft 3in

Draught 2.00m/6ft 6in

Displacement 6,900kg/15,212lb

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The origins

One family at the helm of the brand.

Giuseppe Balducci was born in Limite sull’Arno, a nautical town in Tuscany. He began his career working in a historic shipyard in Viareggio, but his entrepreneurial spirit and his talent soon spurred him to look for more. This is how the Overmarine Group was born.

THE ORIGINS OF THE NAME

The Balducci family founded Mangusta in 1985, choosing a symbolic name for the company. At the time, the leading brand in open yachts was Cobra by Tecnomarine: the new company was therefore named after the mongoose, the only animal that can fight and defeat cobras. Mangusta clearly set out to challenge the status quo.

AN ICON IS BORN

The company launched the Mangusta 80. Up until that moment, “open” yachts had never reached 80 feet in length, which meant buyers had always been forced to compromise between speed and space, sportiness and comfort. Mangusta built a large, high-performance sports yacht that was also exceptionally comfortable and pleasant to live in. It was a huge success, which left its mark in history and made the brand known all over the world. It was the beginning of Maxi Open yachts! Over the years, models grew even bigger. Their streamlined, sporty lines make them timeless classics – true icons in their field. 

THE LAUNCH OF THE OPEN LINE'S FLAGSHIP

In 2007, the Italian boat builder set themselves a new challenge: creating one of the largest open yachts in the world, over 50 metres in length. To achieve this ambitious goal, they approached Stefano Righini, a leading designer in this segment, establishing a long, fruitful cooperation. That was how the Mangusta 165 came to life, the flagship in her range, capable of combining sportiness and performances with outstanding onboard comfort and thus enabling her Owner to live the sea at full speed (up to 38/40 knots) while also enjoying the stylish interiors of an exclusive villa.

THE NEW SHIPYARD IN PISA

In 2012, a new production site for the construction of the new metal lines Mangusta Oceano and Mangusta Gransport was officially opened in Pisa’s docks area. The shipyard extends over an area of 22,000 square metres, allowing to build several units in parallel at the same time.

THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST METAL SUPERYACHT

Mangusta’s innovation never stops: in 2016, the first three-decker hit the water, a 42-metre steel and aluminium mega yacht part of the new Mangusta Oceano long range line – displacement vessels conceived for those who want to travel the world in style, no matter the destination or the distance to cover. The project, which had started back in 2013, was the result of the successful cooperation with designer Alberto Mancini.

THE FIRST MANGUSTA TO CRUISE AROUND THE WORLD

2018 saw the launch of the Mangusta GranSport 54 El Leon , the first Mangusta to cross the oceans on a 3.5-year round-the-world voyage, covering more than 50,000 miles. Thanks to her 4 engines, totalling almost 12,000 hp, the vessel was able to cruise smoothly in any and all sea and weather conditions.

RESEARCH NEVER STOPS AT MANGUSTA

In 2021, the new Mangusta Oceano line projects were presented: the 39 and the 44, representing a new concept of villa on the sea, with wide outdoor spaces and large glazed surfaces offering breathtaking views. A new era also started for the Maxi Open line, with the iconic Mangusta 165 REV, a true revolution in elegance and performance that reinterprets traditional Mangusta lines in a contemporary key thanks to the collaboration with design firm Lobanov Design. 

THE FIRST MANGUSTA 165 REV TOUCHES THE WATER

The first REVolutionary Mangusta 165REV was launched this year. The very epitome of classic, timeless beauty perfectly harmonised with a radically new concept of lifestyle: an aggressive profile featuring the typical rounded shapes of Mangusta’s iconic style. Lobanov Design worked side by side with the Shipyard’s Engineering Department to offer many innovative solutions, first and foremost the huge master suite developed on two levels – a loft with large, floor-to-ceiling windows flawlessly integrated in the hull.

MANGUSTA OCEANO 44. AN OVERWATER VILLA

In 2022 this new three-decker touched the water. With her steel hull and aluminium superstructure is a global yacht to be enjoyed to the full, defined by stylish lines and outstanding performances with maximum comfort. Designed by Alberto Mancini and the shipyard’s Engineering Department this yacht introduces a brand-new way of living the sea.

ALWAYS A MILE AHEAD

At Mangusta, innovation means leveraging the best technologies and newest engineering solutions to break down the boundaries between speed, low consumption and great onboard liveability. A constant effort to guarantee that each yacht’s excellence will offer best-in-class performances while never compromising on the comfort offered by generous, liveable spaces. The family-owned and family-managed business is now led by the second generation, Katia and Maurizio, and Victoria, Maurizio’s daughter.

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History of Maxi

Maxi Yachts was founded in 1970 by Swedish engineer and sailor Pelle Petterson. The company's origins are deeply rooted in Sweden, where Petterson combined his prowess in yacht design and competitive sailing to create high-quality, performance-oriented sailing yachts. Initially, Maxi Yachts gained a reputation for producing innovative and durable boats, which quickly became favourites among sailing enthusiasts for their ease of handling and robust construction.The early years of Maxi Yachts were marked by significant successes and expansions, with iconic models like the Maxi 77 and Maxi 95 defining the brand's commitment to excellence. Pelle Petterson's designs focused on a blend of performance, comfort, and reliability, which helped establish Maxi Yachts as a prominent name in the sailing community. The company's dedication to quality craftsmanship ensured that their boats were not only competitive on the racecourse but also highly sought after by cruising sailors.Today, Maxi Yachts remains a respected name in the world of sailing, though it's worth noting that the company has undergone various ownership and management changes over the years. The production of Maxi Yachts has shifted from its original base in Sweden, and the brand is now under the umbrella of the Swedish company Najad AB, which acquired Maxi Yachts in 2012. The production facilities and operations are integrated with Najad's resources, allowing Maxi Yachts to continue its tradition of creating exceptional sailing vessels while benefiting from shared expertise and advanced manufacturing technologies.

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Maxi produce a range of boats including the Maxi Dolphin 62 , Maxi Dolphin 67 and Maxi Dolphin 75 . For the full list of Maxi models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

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Maxi manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop , Cruiser , Cruiser/racer , Bluewater cruiser and Offshore cruiser .

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Used boats from Maxi on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £16,000 GBP to £3,080,000 GBP with an average price of £563,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Maxi, for example the model, age and condition.

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News New World Championship for September's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

New world championship for september's maxi yacht rolex cup.

The 2024 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will feature the very first World Championship for Maxi 1 . Taking place out of Porto Cervo over 8-14 September as part of the main event, the "Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship" will be open to maxi yachts with an IRC TCC of 1.700-2.200 and up to 30.51m (100ft) in length. Typically it will include larger maxis, such as 100 footers (like Leopard 3)  and the former Wallycentos, down to the ClubSwan 80 My Song. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, is co-organised by the event’s host, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and the International Maxi Association (IMA), the body responsible for overseeing and nurturing the sport of maxi racing and representing the interests of its maxi yacht owner members globally. While it had existed in this role for 30 years previous to this, in 2009 the IMA was formally recognised for these responsibilities by World Sailing. As a result, the IMA is permitted officially to hold two world championships each year. In 2010 the first Rolex Mini Maxi World Championship was held during the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and since then world championships have been held for the Maxi 72 and J Class under the auspices of the IMA, the latter taking place out of Newport, RI in 2017. “The International Maxi Association endeavours to adapt its world championships to wherever across the maxi fleet there is the greatest competition,” explains IMA Secretary General Andrew McIrvine. “Over recent seasons we have seen the 100 footers increasingly ramping up their programs with boats that were once cruiser-racers now becoming more thoroughbred racing yachts with all the development, sail programs and elite level crews that that entails. As a result we are expecting at least 10 Maxi 1 yachts to be competing at our new World Championship.”  

Despite entry to the event having not yet closed, the line-up for the Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship already looks impressive, including: the 100 footers Leopard 3; a trio of former Wallycentos - Magic Carpet Cubed, Galateia and V; SHK Scallywag - Seng Huang Lee's David Witt-led campaign returning to race in the northern hemisphere for the first time since the pandemic. Then there is the 93ft Bullitt, last year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race winner; the 85ft racer Deep Blue; the 82ft Django HF in her first race since receiving some major modifications; the ClubSwan 80 My Song; all eyes will be on the brand new 80ft Capricorno for which the Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship will be the first regatta in which she will race.

While yachts larger than 30.51m (100ft) compete in their own Super Maxi class, the IMA Maxi fleet today encompasses yachts of 18.29m (60ft) to 30.51m (100ft), as published annually in the IMA Maxi Class Rules.

In recent seasons the IMA has shed monickers from its classes such as Racer/Racer-Cruiser/Cruiser-Racer and Mini Maxi, in favour of dividing up the Maxi fleet solely by IRC rating. For example at the 2023 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxi 1 was for yachts with a TCC of 1.700< (ie 100 footers); Maxi 2 1.600-1.700 (ie the former Maxi 72s); Maxi 3 1.400-1.600 (the former Mini Maxi Racer-Cruiser class), Maxi  4 1.260-1.400 (the ex-Mini Maxi Cruiser-Racer class, but including a Swan 80 and a Southern Wind 82) and Maxi 5 <1.260 (the former Mini Maxi Cruiser class, ie Swan 65).

“The aim of this is entirely to encourage yachts of a similar performance to race against one another to ensure the best possible competition, rather than rely on any highly subjective terminology,” explains McIrvine.

Maxi yacht world championships have long been associated with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo. From the early 1980s the International Class A Yacht Association (ICAYA – the IMA’s previous name) regularly held here World Championships for the ‘Class A’ ; the name of the maxi class as defined by the IOR rule of that era. It is because of this that, to this day, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is still referred in sailing circles as ‘the Maxi Worlds’.

The last world championship held at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was for the Maxi 72 class in 2018 when it was won by Dieter Schön’s Momo. The world championship for this class was withdrawn due to dwindling numbers and the Maxi 72s increasingly racing out of class. Despite no longer racing within the confines of their box rule, the remaining former Maxi 72s continue to enjoy the best racing with four currently entered in September - Jethou, plus Jolt, Proteus and North Star, which will be competing in their own class in Porto Cervo in September.

(Report by James Boyd / International Maxi Association)

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GEIST, a 33.9 m Sail Yacht built in the United Kingdom and delivered in 2020, is the flagship of Spirit Yachts . She is the only Spirit 111 model.

Her cruising speed is 8.0 kn and her power comes from a Torqeedo electric engine. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 0 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 90.0 GT and a 6.4 m beam.

She was designed by Sean McMillan .

The naval architecture was developed by Sean McMillan and Spirit Yachts , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Rhoades Young Design (19 other superyacht interiors designed) and Spirit Yachts - she is built with a Teak deck, a Composite, Epoxy and Wood hull, and Composite, Epoxy and Wood superstructure.

GEIST is one of 390 sailing yachts in the 30-35m size range.

GEIST is currently sailing under the Portugal flag (along with a total of other 62 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Spain. For more information regarding GEIST's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: GEIST
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Classic Styled Yacht
• Model: Spirit 111
• Builder: Spirit Yachts
• Naval Architect: Spirit Yachts , Sean McMillan
• Exterior Designer: Sean McMillan
• Interior Designer: Spirit Yachts , Rhoades Young Design
• Refits: 2022,2023

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