New boatsBoot premieres VII: Maxus 26

Hauke Schmidt

 · 23.01.2015

New boats: boot premieres VII: Maxus 26Photo: YACHT/M. Strauch
Bulky appearance: there is plenty of living space behind the freeboard of the Maxus 26
Big thing: The Maxus 26 combines living space and variability. Build quality and price are additional arguments in favour of this little boat

The latest design from Northman Yachts will be presented in plain grey at boot. The Maxus 26 not only fills a gap in the boatyard portfolio, but is also an interesting alternative in the recently very active 7.50 metre segment. With her angular design, she is modern and sporty.

However, the other key data such as sail area, weight and hull volume speak more in favour of a moderate cruiser. The headroom of over 1.80 metres also fits in with this. The Polin is variable under water and below deck. From a fixed keel to a centreboard to a bilge keel, three different attachments are available. The interior can be finished in Anegré, Sapeli or white. The basic price is 39,900 euros, while the better-equipped exhibition boat costs 53,600 euros. If you buy during the trade fair, you only have to invest 46,600 euros.

Convenient access: The stern of the Maxus 26 is open. In the water, however, the cockpit floor is well above the waterline
Photo: YACHT/M. Strauch

The exclusive test of the Maxus 26 will be published in YACHT 4/2015. If you want to get an idea now, you can find the boat on the Messe boot Düsseldorf: Hall 15, Stand B 58

Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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