SPECIFICATION
MODEL Axopar 28
TYPE Outboard sportsboat
IN BUILD 2014 – today
DESIGNER Axopar & Aivan Design Agency
HULL TYPE Twin-stepped planing
RCD category C (B from 2017)
CURRENT VALUE from £67,000 – £125,000
LOA 30ft 1in (9.18m)
BEAM 9ft 8in (2.95m)
DRAUGHT 2ft 8in (0.8m)
DISPLACEMENT
1.9 tonnes (excl. engines)
FUEL CAPACITY 280 litres
WATER CAPACITY 45 litres
PERFORMANCE
50 knots with twin 200hp/ single 400hp outboard
CRUISING RANGE 160 miles at 25 knots with 20% reserve
COSTS & OPTIONS
SERVICING
(INC LABOUR AND VAT) Mercury 300hp Verado outboard £192 (100 hours)/£360 (300 hours)
REPLACEMENT PARTS (inc VAT)
OIL FILTER £35.08
FUEL FILTER £61.28
DRIVE BELT £28.22
IMPELLER £29.66
To protect this boat with Coppercoat multi-season antifoul would cost £891 inc VAT. For a quote on any other boat call 01258 861059 or visit www.coppercoat.com
SURVEYOR’S REPORT
These Finnish designed but Polish built craft have already carved out a distinct niche in the market since their launch. Initially, their looks prompted questions as to their ability at sea, with their vertical bow and low freeboard. However, it only takes a run out in a seaway to polarise those emotions into one of respect.
The hull form on these craft is distinctive but the cut-off stem, with deep-vee form, twin-stepped sections and wide planing aft sections have proven to be a formidable combination. With twin 200hp 4-stroke outboards, it can provide up to 49 knots, and the air-step hull gives quick acceleration but also a flat running angle on the plane.
Safe walk-around decks with high gunwales and handholds are a hallmark of this boat, and provide a reassuring feel for all on board.
The quality of the original build is high. Vinylester resins used for the hull mouldings, fully lined cockpit locker lids and quality equipment and systems all should ensure longevity and high resale if well maintained.
Points to note when considering buying:
■ Cabin and superstructure sections incorporate a significant amount of glazing. Given the boat is likely to be driven hard, carefully check all radii for stress cracking around corners and edges.
■ Carefully inspect and hammer sound the high-stress
sections of the hull where she lands after take-off.
■ Check transom areas thoroughly for evidence of
crazing around outboard mounts and transom ends.
■ Check carefully for corrosion to fuel filters and the
often forgotten housings under the deck area aft.
■ Aft quarters on the swim platform could become
damaged over time due to impact from mooring.
■ Ensure outboards have been serviced. Pay particular attention to ensuring that engine anodes, when used in salt water, have been replaced scrupulously.
■ When testing, ensure that throttle and gear linkage cables, where fitted, are silky smooth in order to ensure easy manoeuvring.
■ It’s important to check out the engine dealers in your area, and make sure that their reputation for giving good, reliable service is suitably strong. Thankfully, there is no shortage of Mercury servicing agents around the UK and Europe to choose from.
Chris Olsen, Olsen Marine Surveying
+44 (0) 7971 250 105; www.olsenmarine.co.uk