Maxi 999 – safe, well equipped and ready to sail Are you looking for a fine-sailing classic that combines Pelle Pettersson's clever design with modern equipment and good comfort? Then this Maxi 999 from 1990 could be for you.

• Model year: 1990
• Designer: Pelle Pettersson
• Displacement: 4.5 tonnes
• Length: 10.0 m
• Beam: 3.25 m
• Draught: approx. 1.75 m
• Location: Kalmar

Sailing and performance: The Maxi 999 is known for her fine sailing qualities – a rating of 1.15 makes her both fun on the race course and safe for family sailing.

• New mainsail in cruising laminate (2020)
• Self-tacking jib plus roller furling jib with a new zip (2024)
• Dyneema halyards (2022), lazy jacks and boom cover (2024)
• Sturdy rig and easy sail handling

Engine and technology: On board is a Volvo Penta 2002, 18 hp – reliable and well serviced, running like clockwork.

• Fresh and sea water cooling
• S-drive, folding propeller
• Top speed approx. 7 knots
• Fuel tank 40 litres
• Recently serviced: impeller and oils changed ahead of the 2025 season

Comfortable living on board: There is room for the whole family with 6–7 berths, a large saloon and plenty of stowage.

• Full standing headroom (1.9 m)
• Toilet with holding tank (2017)
• Diesel heater (Eberspächer Airtronic D3, 2021)
• Gas hob with oven, cool box, 100 l fresh water tank
• Sprayhood and cockpit canopy, cockpit table
• Cushions, deck chairs and extra comfort details

Navigation and electrics: The boat is generously equipped for safe sailing:

• Garmin GPS/chartplotter (922xs, 2019) with charts
• AIS transponder (2019)
• Wind instrument (2021), log, echo sounder, windex and compass
• 220V shore power with a new charger (CTEC 25A, 2021)
• Battery bank: starter battery (2024), two AGM service batteries (2021)
• Solar panels 80 W for extra independence

Safety and accessories

• Fire extinguisher, lifebuoy, distress flares, bilge pump
• Anchors (Bruce plus grapnel) with rodes
• Fenders, boat hooks, mooring lines
• First aid kit, mast wedges, bosun's chair

Maintenance: The boat is well looked after with ongoing service and winter storage ashore. Antifouled ahead of the 2025 season. Minor cosmetic notes: a small window leak by the heads and a scratch in the gelcoat on the starboard quarter. The VHF is not connected (cables are in place). Location: Kalmar. A boat trailer, winter frame and cover can be purchased in addition.