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Axopar Launches All-New 38 Range at Palm Beach
- BoatBlurb Contributor
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Axopar took the opportunity at the Palm Beach International Boat Show to formally launch the next generation of its signature style - the all-new Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin.
The 38 Range of boats marks the extension of the Helsinki, Finland's signature design - the 37 Range - which catapulted the company into the mainstream. Nearly 3,000 units of the 37 range have been sold globally since it launched in 2020.
The new 38-foot model will carry an LOA of 11.84 m (38'10") with a 3.56 m beam (11'8"). The hull features a twin-stepped 22 degree V "sharp entry hull" with a max speed of 45 knots. Fuel capacity is an ample 830 liters (220 gallons). Power will be available with either twin 300 or twin 350 HP outboards for a total of 600-700 horsepower.
Additional models to the new range — the Axopar 38 Sun Top and Cross Top — are set to follow later this year.
“We believe boaters deserve the freedom of choice, and that’s why we have set out to redefine what a boat can be," said Jan-Erik Viitala, founding partner at Axopar. "We pioneered modularity — a difficult, costly, and time-consuming task — when others avoided it. With the Axopar 38, we have gone further than ever — our biggest investment and the most passionate development in our history."
Highlights of the all-new Axopar 38 range
The most modular boat ever built.
Industry-leading handling and peerless seakeeping.
Purpose-built for onboard comfort, socializing, and livability without compromising drivability.
Reimagined hydrodynamics and balance for effortless control regardless of conditions.
Optimized strength-to-weight through an overbuilt stringer system to ensure rigid structural integrity.
Extensively engineered noise-reduction solutions for enhanced onboard comfort.
Tailored for year-round operation, extending the season and maximizing time on the water.
A benchmark for class-leading value and versatility.
Functional purity without the distraction of gimmicks and superficial complexity.
Refined, functional design with greater attention to details and purposeful innovations.
Made for boaters by boaters, with an obsessive focus on continuous improvement.
According to the company, the Axopar 38 "represents the most modular boat in the world — ever — offering the widest configuration possibilities in its class. Customers can optimize every area more closely to their own preferences, while competitors offer only standard compromises. With comprehensive layout options, this flexibility allows more freedom and fewer compromises, leading to a level of adaptability never before available."
The 38 range showcases this new approach with its tri-generation hull, "designed to move with the sea rather than fight it, maintaining stability, agility, and composure in a wide range of conditions. At typical cruising speeds, where people spend most of their time, the boat delivers exceptional balance, predictability, and comfort."
Notably, its most economical operating range spans a broad 10-knot window: between 20 and 30 knots (23-34 mph), fuel consumption remains consistent without the need to maintain a precise speed for max efficiency. The new-generation hull also sets a new standard for fast cruising, enabling high cruising speed up to 38 knots with only 10-15% increase in fuel consumption, and a top speed close to 50 knots. Together with an 830-liter (219 gal) fuel tank, it enables longer journeys without added cost or frequent refueling. This translates to lower running costs, making the 38 more economical to own and operate.
“My honest belief is that the all-new Axopar 38 range is one of the absolute best handling boats in the world. So much effort has been invested, and knowledge has been utilized to make this possible. The exceptional drivability is the result of thousands of hours on the water, fine-tuning how the boat enters waves, how it carries speed, and how it settles into turns. It’s not about raw speed — it’s about control, balance, the uncompromising connection between the driver and the water providing that feeling of trust the moment your hands touch the wheel. When a boat behaves exactly as you expect, that’s when boating becomes truly enjoyable,” said Viitala.
Other highlights include:
The bow – a true social space
· Flexible layout options allow owners to choose between standard forward-facing seating, adding either a U-sofa arrangement with a table that also converts into a sunbed or a fixed, extended sun lounge.
The front cabin – bright and spacious for everyday livability
· Increased headroom, standing height, multiple skylights, and gullwing doors create a bright, open space
· Bed solution converts to a lounge sofa, adding flexibility and space.
· A new kitchen module with sink, drawers and space for fridge and coffee machine.
· Overhead cupboard with shelves and space for microwave.
· Optional features include a spacious, enclosed toilet compartment with optional shower and warm water.
The wheelhouse – the heart of life on board
· Completely reimagined wheelhouse with flexible layouts.
· Aft seating area with two sofas and a fixed table.
· Optional U-sofa layout including an electrically operated table, creating a more dedicated social area, further adapting the dining area to a day lounge, or even a day bed.
· Optional large driver’s sofa with reversible backrest and flip-up bolsters.
· Optional openable aft window, electrical or manual.
· Optional bar cabinet.
The aft deck – flexible and ready for action
· Optional foldable activity platforms, supporting watersports, social gatherings, or practical loading of gear, expanding the aft deck and making access to the water easier.
· Additional modular options range from aft-facing sofa and wet bar to an accommodating aft cabin.
· Modular storage solutions ranging from full size fender storage, bench seating to a wet bar in fender box.
“I am equally excited to present these upcoming models, as they speak to a different type of boater while carrying the same level of innovation and fresh thinking as the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin," said Viitala. "With these two models, we have created something truly unique for those who want an open boat that takes them on new kinds of adventures — offering new experiences both onboard and on the water. At the same time, they differ clearly from the Cross Cabin model, delivering even more for boaters who value socializing, open-air boating, and relaxed days at anchor. We are introducing new modules and layouts never seen before in this size segment, expanding what an open adventure boat can be."
Pricing for the new 38 Range will start at $309,500 USD for the 38 XC Cross Cabin with twin Mercury 300 hp outboards, and $333,800 USD with twin mercury V10 350 hp outboards.
You can get a full walkthrough of the new 38 Range with the Axopar co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala in the video below:
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