The Maxi 84 is a compact cruiser/racer with a reputation for great build quality and stability. Obsession, built in 1979, has been optimised for short handed sailing and has a very competitive YTC rating should you wish to club race. She benefits from recent sails, winches, standing rigging and running rigging. She presents a good opportunity to purchase a ready to go cruiser/racer that has been maintained meticulously. Early viewing is advised.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

In the forward cabin is a V-berth suitable for two adults with ample stowage, LED lighting and an opening hatch for light and ventilation. Amidships is split between the heads compartment with electric sea toilet and pull out basin to starboard and hanging stowage to port all with its own LED backlighting. Moving aft into the saloon there is a central folding table flanked by bench seating that can also be used as large single berths, there is a flat screen TV mount on the bulkhead to starboard. The galley is to port of the companionway and has a two burner gas stove and grill, stainless steel basin, a cool box and plenty of stowage. Aft to starboard is the quarter berth which has ample room for one adult comfortably. There is diesel heating in the saloon and forepeak.

Mechanical Systems

Located in an insulated engine bay under the companionway is the Volvo Penta MD 2020 diesel engine (2005) 19hp. Two bladed folding propeller via saildrive. Serviced annually in her current ownership. The saildrive gaiter was replaced 6 years ago.

Electrical Systems

Sails and Spars

Fractionally rigged sloop with alloy mast and boom and alloy spinnaker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging. Twin Harken 35.2 primary winches in the cockpit, twin Lewmar 8 secondary winches in cockpit and a single Lewmar 8 halyard winch on the coachroof. All lines lead to cockpit and running rigging mostly renewed in current ownership. The mainsail and genoa were both valeted in 2025.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built by Maxi Yachts Sweden to a design by Pelle Petterson in 1979. GRP hull and superstructure, cast iron fin keel with transom hung rudder connected to tiller steering. Stainless steel guard rails with stainless steel pulpit and boarding ladder. Last surveyed in 2020. Anodes replaced May 2026.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).