From the classifieds: Axopar 28 Cabin

From the onset, Axopar had one goal; to build a boat that was capable of running at high speed, island hopping through a mix of sea states as efficiently as possible.

To do this, it designed a long, narrow hull featuring a plumb bow for piercing waves, and a very deep vee to cut through the water. Helping with fuel efficiency are two steps built into the hull that mix air with the water to make the running surface more slippery at speed.

The boat was designed with a modular deck that varied between an Open, T-Top, an extended hardtop model called the Sun Top, a Sports Cabin with a traditional back-laid windscreen, and the one we’re interested in, the trawler-styled Cabin.

Plenty of Axopar 28 Cabin models are starting to trickle onto the second-hand market as owners move up through the Axopar range – owners tend to be very loyal to the brand.

One we’ve spotted that we like is this Sydney-based Axopar 28 Cabin, a 2019 model that has been the pride and joy of – and here’s a surprise in a very male-dominated space – one female owner.

What do we like about the Cabin model in particular? If you’re in the southern part of Australia, the ability to slide the cabin doors closed and enjoy a fully enclosed space protected from the elements will make good days that turn bad because of the weather just as enjoyable as if the sun was shining.

On warmer days, all you need to do is slide the cabin doors open and pull back the Axopar 28 Cabin’s large sun blind built into the hardtop to make the most of the environment. The cabin space contains an icebox and sink, as well as a removable teak table.

The cabin contains enough seating for up to five people, with more seats outside, particularly around the bow that includes a drop-in table, if you’re catching the New Year’s Eve fireworks from the water. A Fusion audio system adds Bluetooth-streamed music to the space.

Aft of the cabin seats is a double bed with aft-opening hatches, while the front of the console is dedicated to an enclosed wet head – that’s a toilet with a handheld shower in layman’s terms – that includes a sink. That makes this boat as good for a day on the water as it does a night out on the town.

Because this is a bluewater boat with a deep vee, this particular Axopar 28 Cabin is fitted with a powerful 300hp Mercury Verado six-cylinder outboard engine with electronic throttle controls, engine hours unknown.

At $239,000 sail-away, it’s a great step up from a trailerable or dry-stack boat to the next level of luxury boating. It even has a brand-new full boat cover and a bow thruster to help nudge in and out of a tight marina berth.

Specifications
Model: Axopar 28 Cabin
Length: 9.18m
Beam: 2.95m
Draft: 0.8m
Weight: 2200kg (dry)
Engine: 300hp Mercury Verado
Accommodations: 2
Passengers: 6 (CE Certification Category B)/9 (CE Certification Category C)
Safety: CE Certification Category B (limited offshore)