Maxi 77 vs Saga 34
Side-by-side specs generated from published model data. For curated analysis, see our pre-built comparisons or book advisory.
Comparison table
| Category | Maxi 77 | Saga 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 7.7 m | 10.36 m |
| Beam | 2.5 m | 3.35 m |
| L/B | 3.08 | 3.09 |
| Production years | 1972-1983 | 1975-1985 |
| Overview | On the live Maxi 77 card the overview already names **Pelle Petterson** and years **1972-1983**, but it writes beam **2.4 m** and displacement about **1 700 kg**, while the design-history block suddenly credits the hull lines to **Arvid Laurin**. | The Saga 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Robert Perry and built from 1990 to 2005, roughly ~120–570 hulls left the yard — Norwegian Saga pocket cruiser with Baltic presence. |
| Typical issues | Live overview **2.4 / 1 700** and history **Laurin** close against the sheet **Petterson / 2.50 / ~2 000 / LWL 6.75**. | Q: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Saga 34? A: Unknown rigging age is common on Saga 34; budget replacement if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leaks issues appear on Saga 34? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase. |