If you can’t name the best-selling 35’ to 40’ outboard powered boat in the United States (according to US Coast Guard documentations, state registrations, and independent industry analysts), don’t feel badly. Axopar may not be on the tip of every boater’s tongue, but it soon will be.
Axopar boats are designed in Finland and built in Poland. The first of their sleek modern designs—the Axopar 28—debuted at a European boat show in 2014. After a person sees their first Axopar, the brand becomes easy to recognize: Low-profile sedan styling, drawn boldly but with class. By far, the company’s most popular model has been the Axopar 37 with nearly 3,000 sold worldwide in the last decade.
Starting with a lengthy list of everything that worked well on the Axopar 37 and a brief list of things which could possibly be improved, Axopar designed the all-new Axopar 38. While no boat “does everything,” the Axopar 38 comes closer than most.
Buyers can order a highly customized boat by adding various modules to a surprisingly affordable base price. Even with the selected modules for galley, head, staterooms, deck accessories, and so forth in place, almost every component is cleverly designed to perform two or three separate functions. Axopar strives to minimize compromise and create boats that are adaptable for a wide range of nautical pursuits.
The Axopar 38 will appeal to boaters looking for a good turn of speed. The deep-V hull gets up on plane quickly, while two “steps” below the waterline additionally reduce drag. With twin 350-horsepower Mercury Verado V-10 outboards, top speed is reportedly more than 45 knots.
Combining clean European styling and design with versatile utility and exciting capabilities inspired the company to brand the Axopar 38 as an “adventure yacht.” Based upon the enormous success of the preceding model, it’s safe to predict that thousands of people will soon be adventuring aboard an Axopar 38.
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Specifications and Dimensions
LOA: 38’11”
Beam: 11’7”
Draft to props: 2’12”
Fuel capacity: 219 gal.
Approx range at cruising speed: 250 nm
