What Axopar Boats has achieved in recent years is already record-breaking. In 2014, the first Axopar 28 celebrated its premiere at the boat show in Helsinki. From that moment on, Axopar Boats' career has gone from strength to strength. The Axopar 24, 28 and 37 models - in a wide variety of versions - quickly won over customers worldwide. However, the shipyard is not resting on its laurels, but is developing new models and revising the older types. One recipe for this is customer wishes, as Axopar listens to them very carefully and incorporates them into the developments. The shipyard explains: "Basically, everything that owners can see, touch and feel on their boats has been improved."
Need more information? You can find the Axopar 37 comparison test with technical data and further images in BOOTE issue 04/2021, available from newsagents from 17 March 2021 or online at Delius Klasing Shop.
The Axopar 37 has also been revised under this motto and is now available in three versions: Spyder (open sports boat), Sun-Top (as the name suggests, with a roof over the driving position) and XC Cross Cabin (with closed cab). The last two types are on our test programme. The Cross Cabin has clear advantages with its closed cab, as it allows the season to be extended, especially in northern regions. It offers protection and comfort on cold days, but the optional air conditioning can also keep you cool in hot weather. It is ideal for travelling with family or friends, at least if you order the optional aft cabin, which offers two full-size berths in addition to the double berth in the bow. The same aft cabin can also be ordered for the Sun-Top model, in which case entry and exit is from the cockpit. However, our test model does not have an aft cabin, but a third row of seats and therefore comfortably accommodates the permitted ten people (category B). Another highlight in the cockpit is the wetbar. The shipyard has equipped it with a two-burner gas hob, fridge, sink and, of course, storage space. So it's not just a quick ride to the bathing spot, but also the right supplies are guaranteed.
Seven people can eat and drink at a large cockpit table, while the front seats can be swivelled aft. The community can sit in the sun or shade, depending on their preference, as the sun top, which is equipped with a folding roof that opens and closes at the touch of a button, is enthroned above everything. There is a sunbathing area in the bow, which can be covered with a bimini roof. On the XC Cross Cabin, you can enjoy the sun on a lounger behind the cab. For both boats, bathing enthusiasts can enjoy themselves on the split platforms. Folding pull-out ladders are installed as standard to make it easier to get in and out. A luxury ladder is also available for an extra charge. The stern shower for rinsing off salt and other floating particles is housed in the side of the boat. A further shower facility can be installed in the forward cabin. The partition walls for the toilet compartment must be ordered for this. In this combination, two doors are installed: one that leads from the cockpit into the wet room, and from there another door leads into the bunk area. In this configuration, we recommend ordering the optional hinged doors, which provide additional access from the side decks. The doors are also available on our two test candidates and not only make access easy, but also give the boat an even sportier character. Instead of the wet room with partitions, both test boats have a toilet, which is discreetly concealed under the bench seat, and a wash hand basin. There is a double berth in the bow. The cabin, like the entire interior on board, makes a high-quality impression, and thanks to the windows in the ceilings, the rooms have an additional feel-good character.
The shipyard has also focussed on storage options, and the roof racks of the test duo are particularly noteworthy here, onto which mountain bikes, for example, can be strapped. These bikes then extend the radius of action in the harbour area and at other mooring points. To be able to moor or cast off safely in the harbour, the Cross Cabin has a bow thruster (extra) in addition to its manoeuvrability with two engines.
Need more information? You can find the Axopar 37 comparison test with technical data and further images in BOOTE issue 04/2021, available from newsagents from 17 March 2021 or online at Delius Klasing Shop.
This is even easier with the Sun-Top, which uses an optional joystick system. The control lever is just as easy to operate as the electronic steering and gearstick. All three systems transmit their impulses directly and smoothly to the 300 hp Mercury. A Mercury monitor displays the operating status of the engines. There are also two large Simrad monitors on the Cross Cabin, which again display all the engine instruments, tank levels and, above all, the position and radar images. The Sun-Top is even more modern, with the two monitors integrated into a glass cockpit - which simply looks even more elegant. Regardless of which version you order, the monitors are easy to read.
monitors are easy to read. The view through the windscreen with the standard windscreen wipers is also good. To ensure that the journey always remains relaxed, the shipyard has fitted comfortable sports seats. On the sun deck version, the skipper has direct contact with his crew at all times, whereas in the cabin he first has to open his side door and then stick his head out to be able to communicate with the "crew".
Now finally comes the command "Cast off", and off we go. As the stepped hull and engine are identical on both boats, the handling characteristics are also the same. The Cabin is slightly heavier, but the Sun-Top's larger fuel tank almost makes up for this. The measured values for fuel consumption and speed are very similar (hence only the results for the XC in the table). However, there are significant differences in the noise levels (measured at the driving position, in the Cabin version with closed doors), which can be found on the right-hand side of the table. The most economical consumption of 2.51 l/sm is already evident at 3000 rpm, which means a range of 247 nm plus 15 % reserve. But even at higher speeds, consumption increases only marginally, and it can be said that the two Axopars travel economically at between around 19 kn and just under 37 kn. Thanks to the fuel tank with a volume of 730 litres, ranges of between around 240 and 250 nm plus 15% reserve are possible, which is quite respectable for this type of boat. At full speed, we reach 48.8 knots, which is really fun, because there are no uncertainties and the hulls run straight ahead unimpressed. If we set them on a slalom course by turning the steering wheel back and forth, they swing easily from one side to the other. If you tilt the steering wheel even more to one side, the rear end settles softly. That leaves the fast bend: the hulls pull around tightly, especially with the engines in the "down" trim position, and you need to hold on tightly. But even in this situation, the driver has everything firmly under control. Everyone can imagine that sports boat waves are no obstacle for the newly designed hulls. The same applies to the fact that water skiers and wakeboarders can easily be pulled by the boats.
In terms of the installations, we like the external fuel filters, the stopcocks and the permanently installed aluminium tanks. "Securely fastened" also stands for the batteries, which can be operated via relays with remote switches. The safety equipment includes electric bilge pumps as well as the hand bilge pump - and there are also fire extinguishers. To access the foredeck, the route leads over low-lying side decks, with well-positioned handrails providing the necessary support. The only drawback: the open stern entrances (no doors).
The workmanship already made a good impression on the previous model, a point on which the test duo can also impress. Of course, this also includes the solid rubbing strakes that protect the hulls in the event of bumps and the sturdy cleats.
Need more information? You can find the Axopar 37 comparison test with technical data and further images in BOOTE issue 04/2021, available from newsagents from 17 March 2021 or online at Delius Klasing Shop.
The Sun-Top hull is striking due to its bright blue colour, which is part of the Brabus Line Color Edition. There is also a particularly wacky design: a 3M film with "wild" patterns (see also www.bootepolch.de/Axopar-37-Revolution-Spyder.htm#/bpc/1 ). Everyone can customise and equip their Axopar as they wish. Whether you are more of an angler, diver, water skier, wakeboarder, explorer or adventurer - the shipyard has a solution for almost everyone.
