As an Axopar 37 owner in Hawaii I can attest that nothing out there makes me feel more safe than my 37 cross cabin. It is a magical ride and I have owned 8 other name brand boats. This is the best riding boat of the lot. Even my wife the admiral agrees. We love our Ax 37.
nice video. I'm new to boating and this trim stuff. This boat has automatic trim right? but is there a way to make it manual. I heard in rough seas it's better to trim down and let the boat slice through the wave. how would you travel in big waves?
Hi There, thanks for your comment. The boat does have an active trim module in the engine trim which you can activate. This is great for newcomers or those wanting one less thing to think about. While this is operating, you can still override this using the trim buttons on the throttle to change the trim of the engines/vessel. In big waves always slow down, avoid going airborne at all times, and if you need to you can trim down to push the bow down the back of a wave. Its all about finding a happy medium depending on the conditions. As you use the boat more and more you will become familiar with what feels comfortable. Happy boating! Joe
If you are concerned about fuel consumption on a boat of that size and price, you best to get yourself a 10ft tinnie with a 9.9hp If you can afford to buy it, you can afford to run it..
Hi Milton, thanks for your comment. Beaching the Axopar can be done just like you would a RIB or any other outboard driven vessel. Be sure to trim the engines enough to avoid damage to props or legs but maintain control in the water. Soft sand is always better that course, and if its a rocky beach with pebbles you are best not beaching it. We only beach the Axopars in soft sand for short periods of time for loading, unloading or filming short technical features like this - if antifouled, over time this may wear thin so keep time on sand to a minimum. Be sure to understand the tides when doing so, so you don't get stuck high and dry! Can be embarrassing :) Thanks, Joe Fox
As an Axopar 37 owner in Hawaii I can attest that nothing out there makes me feel more safe than my 37 cross cabin. It is a magical ride and I have owned 8 other name brand boats. This is the best riding boat of the lot. Even my wife the admiral agrees. We love our Ax 37.
We are so glad you're loving you Axopar 37, thanks so much for backing this up with your experience. Happy boating!
I love mine only problem is have is my doors are shaking and have no way of fixing it no parts available unless i go to dealer
Best axopar video, tnx guys
You're welcome, so glad you enjoyed it!
good video.
Thank you!
Driving it like Yves Belanger in his 41ft Apache race boat off Miami (for those that haven’t seen that video look it up 😂).
Nice video gents.
Iconic!
nice video. I'm new to boating and this trim stuff. This boat has automatic trim right? but is there a way to make it manual. I heard in rough seas it's better to trim down and let the boat slice through the wave. how would you travel in big waves?
Hi There, thanks for your comment. The boat does have an active trim module in the engine trim which you can activate. This is great for newcomers or those wanting one less thing to think about. While this is operating, you can still override this using the trim buttons on the throttle to change the trim of the engines/vessel. In big waves always slow down, avoid going airborne at all times, and if you need to you can trim down to push the bow down the back of a wave. Its all about finding a happy medium depending on the conditions. As you use the boat more and more you will become familiar with what feels comfortable. Happy boating!
Joe
additionally on the Simrad MFD Mercury allows you to deactivate auto trim. I know because I have a 37 myself.
Price ?
I'm no Einstein but at 70litres/hour that's about $160/hour. Do Mercury make oars?
If you are concerned about fuel consumption on a boat of that size and price, you best to get yourself a 10ft tinnie with a 9.9hp
If you can afford to buy it, you can afford to run it..
Its about $100 per hr
70 liters at something like max rpm. Go down to 4k rpm
My concern with this boat has always been the beach ability, but it looks like you did fine. Would it handle a more gravel like beach?
Hi Milton, thanks for your comment. Beaching the Axopar can be done just like you would a RIB or any other outboard driven vessel. Be sure to trim the engines enough to avoid damage to props or legs but maintain control in the water. Soft sand is always better that course, and if its a rocky beach with pebbles you are best not beaching it. We only beach the Axopars in soft sand for short periods of time for loading, unloading or filming short technical features like this - if antifouled, over time this may wear thin so keep time on sand to a minimum. Be sure to understand the tides when doing so, so you don't get stuck high and dry! Can be embarrassing :)
Thanks,
Joe Fox
which is more comfortable in rough seas, Axopar or Boston whaler ?
Axopar eats waves like a Ferrari. Whaler rides like a truck very high and bouncy
Brilliant video, wonderful boat but too fast in the company of sail boats = too much wash!