Boot Düsseldorf Premieres VII: The space miracle from Poland - the new Maxus 31

The Maxus 31 adds another exciting competitor to the compact cruising yacht class. It is an extremely courageous step by the yacht builders in Poland, in an attractive market segment somewhere between small cruisers and cruising yachts.

The concept fulfils the demands of cruising sailing with a surprisingly large cockpit, with long thwarts on which you can lie stretched out. The boat can be optionally equipped with a steering column or tiller steering. The standard equipment includes roof winches for all functions to the side of the companionway for the halyards and trim lines. Optionally available are primary and secondary sheet winches on the cockpit coaming for genoa and mainsheet. As an exclusive feature in this boat size, the shipyard builds the boat with a folding bathing platform with an integrated seat for the helmsman.

The construction comes from the Northman Shipyard Design Team in collaboration with designer Tomasz Micewicz. Cast iron L-keels with a draft of 1.85 metres (standard) or 1.50 metres (short keel) are available for the boat. At Northman, the decks and hulls are built by hand from GRP. The hull is a full laminate, the deck a sandwich construction with a foam core.

Interior with a wow effect

The real surprise is what the smart Polin offers below deck. Two or three double cabins are available, which is an absolute novelty for a boat of this size. If the owner opts for the two-cabin version, there is also a large aft locker that can be accessed both directly from the cockpit and from the inside through the wet room. Comfortable living and sleeping is provided by the forward cabin with a beautifully large double berth. The berth is 2.00 metres long and a full 1.60 metres wide at shoulder height. Two people can lie comfortably next to each other here.

In the standard two-cabin model, the already very generously planned wet room aft is extended by a separate shower compartment - another unique selling point in the class. In addition, there is a beautifully large galley with a comparatively large work surface and plenty of storage space. The interior components not only look very robust, but are also well and harmoniously installed.

The Maxus 31 will cost 126,020 euros, including 19% VAT. This price also includes a set of simple Dacron sails (main and self-tacking jib) and the smallest built-in diesel from Yanmar with an output of 14 hp. Alternatively, the shipyard also installs larger and more powerful engines with 21 or 29 hp. An electric pod drive would also be feasible.

Technical data Maxus 31

• Hull length: 8.99 m
• Overall length with bowsprit: 9.70 m
• Width: 2.99 m
• Weight: 4.9 tonnes
• Draughts with fixed keel: 1.50 m / 1.95 m
• Mast height above waterline: 11.90 m
• Sail area downwind: 40.1 m2
• Motorisation: Built-in diesel Yanmar 14 hp
• Optional motorisation: Yanmar 21/29 hp / electric drive
• CE design category: B(6) / C(8)

The other premieres at the boot Düsseldorf trade fair:

• Beneteau's hot First 30
• Something completely different: The amazing Wauquiez 55
• Blue is the new green: the exciting eco weekender from Grand Soleil
• The fastest boat of its size: the new Dragonfly 36
• The XR41 is set to shake up the ORC regatta scene
• Birdyfish S. The new entry-level foiler from France
• The brand new Saffier SL 46 is causing quite a stir

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