The Maxus 35 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
17.7
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Capsize Screening
1.87
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Capsize Screening Formula
1.87
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Maxus 35 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
1D 35
Hunter 35 Legend
Niagara 35
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Maxus 35 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Maxus 35.
| Maxus 35 | 1D 35 | Dufour Classic 35 | Hunter 35 Legend | Niagara 35 | Niagara 35 Encore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.1 | 35.1 |
| LWL | — | 31.5 | 28.0 | 29.0 | 26.7 | 26.7 |
| Beam | 11.2 | 10.8 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Displacement | 13 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sail Area | 629 | 802 | 492 | 587 | — | 598 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 36 | — | 147 | 156 | — |
| SA/Disp | 17.7 | 36.8 | 17.0 | 17.0 | — | 16.5 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 38.6 | 31.1 | 40.0 | 39.3 | — |
| Comfort | — | 13.2 | 19.9 | — | — | 28.9 |
| Capsize | 1.87 | 2.30 | 2.14 | — | — | 1.90 |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.5 | 7.1 | — | — | 6.9 |