Maxi 77 vs Comfort 30
Swedish volume cruiser cross-shop: Maxi 77's layout economics against Comfort 30's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Maxi 77 vs Comfort 30 — Baltic entry survey priorities. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Maxi 77 | Comfort 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 7.7 m | 9.09 m |
| Beam | 2.5 m | 3.03 m |
| Production years | 1972–1983 | 1972–1980 |
| Overview | The Maxi 77 is one of Northern Europe's most traded entry-level keelboats. Designed by Pelle Petterson for Maxi Yachts and built from 1972 to 1983 in Sweden — Scandinavia's highest-volume GRP sailboat and the default first boat for generations of Baltic club sailors. | The Comfort 30 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable Swedish production sailboats. Designed by Kenneth Albinsson and built from 1972 to 1980, approximately 1,000 hulls left Comfort Yachts — Sweden's early mass-market family cruiser and predecessor to the Comfortina 32. |
| Typical issues | Q: What iron keel corrosion issues appear on Maxi 77? A: External iron keels and bolts oxidise after decades in brackish Baltic water; budget 12,000–40,000 kr for survey, fairing, and local bolt treatment. Q: What old engine installation issues appear on Maxi 77? A: Original Volvo Penta MD5/MD7 or owner retrofits often lack documented service; replacement with access work runs 25,000–65,000 kr. | Q: What osmosis issues appear on older Comfort 30 hulls? A: 1970s GRP layup can show osmotic blistering; early treatment beats deferring through a quick sale. Q: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Comfort 30? A: Calendar replacement often lags on coastal-only boats; missing invoices should trigger price negotiation. |