The proposal was a yacht of 63ft ( regarded as the optimum size to match performance with comfort). The ends of the yacht were kept light, with the interior concentrated around the center of the yacht. Besides the keel there is also the possibility to make water-ballast (1250 kgs) so that the yacht can easily be sailed upwind at maximum speed by a single person. There are twin wheels at the back to ensure maximum visibility, while all sheets and halyards are led back to the cockpit for shorthanded sailing. There is a computer management system on board which amongst other things controls the lifting keel which can be raised from a draft of 3.60 meters to one of 1.70 meters.

When sailing the Red Max there is unsurpassed confort available.
For example at the nav station there is an ergonomic designed Aeron chair from Herman Miller, which from his raised position gives a perfect 360 degree view in order to keep a lookout and a check on the sails as well as the Poitiron computer directly in front of you. Directly next to it there is access to a wet-locker and heads on the port side.
Ample sail storage was another important requirement for which the forward section of the yacht has been reserved creating a spacious multi functional sail compartment.

Red Max is the firstborn in the Max Yachts Dynasty and was launched on the 4th of July 1998. The honours of launching lady were taken by Lisette Van Rijswijk, the daughter of the owner

Length Overall : 19.20 Mtr. (63 Ft.)
Beam Max : 5.32 Mtr. (15.5 Ft.)
Draft ( Max/Min ) : 3.60 / 1.70 Mtr. (11.8/5.6 Ft.)
Displacement : 16.300 Kgs (36.000 Lbs.)
Sail Area : 232 Sq. Mtr. (2.500 Sq.ft.)
Spinnaker : 281 Sq. Mtr. (3.025 Sq.ft.)

Hull Construction: E-glass/Twaron
Deck Construction: E_glass/Carbon
Keel: Stainless Steel/Lead Hydraulic lifting arrangement to reduce draft from 11.8 feet to 5.6 feet.
Spars: High modules carbon
Design: Alexander Simonis Naval Architects cc
( Simonis Design trademarks are easy recognizable, such as it typical flair in the superstructure with its round curves and recessed halyards running below decks. )

Comfort features: Hydraulic Winches ( Lewmar ), large electric fridge, freezer, microwave, air-conditioning, halogen lighting and an electrical system similar in features to that found on mega yachts.

The outside luxury also continues below decks with two spacious double cabines at the back, television and hifi equipment, a separate lower saloon area on port and a large ergonomic designed galley on starboard complete with large fridge/ freezer and electric hob ( no gas required on board ! ). Not to mention that there is of course ample storage space provided for throughout the interior.
The interior styling of the first yacht, is marked by a simple contemporary style. It has been done by Hans Manger of Tokens. Hans made use of soft colours combined with a warm wooden floor and Corian tops. This combined with the indirect lighting and courtesy light around the lower skirting gives the interior its fine taste and distinctive style which blends in well with the concept of performance married with comfort.