Awards
The Singapore Yachting Festival was kicked off in an exciting way when the Axopar 29 Range won the Yacht Style Awards in the category 'Motoryacht under 10m'
Axopar Boats has once again, as the only European boat manufacturer, been recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, earning the prestigious NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for 2024.
Hosted on stage by Motor Boat & Yachting editor, Hugo Andreae, and senior boat test journalist, Alex Smith, the annual MBY awards are a celebration of boats that have been independently tested, evaluated and debated by the magazine’s editorial staff over the past 12 months.
The EPY award is one of the most important milestones in Europe’s boating calendar. Winning this award highlights the Axopar 29’s unique ability to meet customer needs across a variety of boating activities.
Axopar Boats has been recognized as a Kauppalehti Menestyjä (Achiever) for 10 consecutive years, achieving the prestigious “Kestomenestyjä 2015–2024” classification.
Axopar Boats and Founding Partner Jan-Erik Viitala have won the prestigious 'EY Entrepreneur Of The Year' award and will represent Finland at the 'EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Championship' in June 2025, joining top global entrepreneurs.
For Axopar, this recognition celebrates not only the achievements of Jan-Erik Viitala but also reflects the vision and passion that have shaped the company since its founding in 2014.
The Axopar 29 Sun-Top has been named “Motorboat of the Year 2024” at the Moteur Boat Magazine awards. The award ceremony was held in Cannes, France, on September 13, 2024, recognizing the best boats of the year in various categories.
Excellence in customer satisfaction lands Axopar Boats the NMMA 2023 Marine Industry CSI Awards
The electric Axopar 25 wins in the category "Production Electric Boats: Up to 8m / 26ft"
The Axopar 37 XC was awarded Japan's Boat of the Year 2021 and Grand Prix prize during Japan Boat Show.
Axopar Boats recieves the 2021 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction.
The Axopar 22 Spyder won the Motor Boat Awards 2022 in the category "Sportsboats up to 30ft"!
Winner of European Powerboat of the Year 2022 in the category up to 8 meters!
The Axopar 22 Spyder wins the Best of Boats Awards 2021 in the category 'Best for Beginners'.
Axopar Boats is the first European boat builder that has been awarded the Boat of the Year Award in USA with the Axopar 28 Cabin
Axopar Boats was awarded the NMMA / CSI Customer Satisfaction Award 2019
The Axopar 28 T-Top announced as Japan’s ’Boat of the Year’!
The Axopar 37 was awarded “Motor Boat of The Year 2017” in the category Sportsboats and RIBs in the 2017 Motor Boat Awards, considered the Oscars of the motor boat world!
Axopar won the 2016 Boat Builder Awards for its International Distributor- & Dealer development.
Axopar 28 - European Powerboat of the Year 2016 in the category up to 35 feet!
The Axopar 28 range wins the prestigious “Motor Boat of The Year 2016” title!
The Axopar 28 wins the “Best of Boats 2015” title in the category Best for Fun!
Reviews & Tests
Short summaries of reviews from the boating press highlighting what they have complimented our boats on, based on their tests and sea trials. There are also full reviews available to read and video reviews to watch.
Like the its bigger sister Axopar 37, the Axopar 28 Cabin has refinements that distinguish the soul of the shipyard.
”As you look at this helm, this is a helm built for a race car driver…it’s got a beautiful dashpod here, fabric finishes, gorgeous suede steering wheel and grab handle”
...the Mk2 version of Axopar’s 28 has an entirely new hull! So popular has it been, with around 1,000 built since it launched in 2014, that the moulds were simply wearing out, so it made perfect sense to revamp the hull in line with the mould replacement.
One of the roughest conditions we have ever tested a boat in...
85 Improvements for a boat that had already claimed numerous awards
Versatility is a strong selling point when it comes to power boats, says Kevin Green, and this is something that Finnish company Axopar clearly understands
If you are expecting the Axopar 28 to look like a traditional 8.5m powerboat, you’re in for a surprise. And if you’re expecting it to perform like one, you’re in for a shock.
The WebTV of sailing and sea in Corsica - Mediterranean, 20 milles nautiques.tv, tests the Axopar 28 T-Top. See what they thought about the boat in this video review.
“The performance and fuel economy are both outstanding. Fit and finish are also first-rate. Its striking design is another feature that will draw in customers.”
“When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 28TT is a no-brainer for the wind-in-your-hair powerboater.”, “True to Scandinavian form, the Axopar is no less impressive when it comes to functionality and practicality.”, “She is capable of incredibly tight sure-footed turns, with her stepped hull showing not the slightest intention of losing the plot.”
”The versatile trooper”, ”The Axopar 28’s innovative and exciting concept seeks to redefine the experience of boating, whether for recreation, sport or work tasks at sea.”, ”Although it is completely different from other comparable vessels the Axopar 28 actually is conceptually very simple, which allows for great functionality and maximum space utilization.”
”The Axopar 28 T-Top is just as irresistible as the Open model. In addition to a beautiful finish and original lines, the seaworthiness of its stepped hull is simply breathtaking.”
“Rarely found versatility with four models, a lot of power on the transom, and outstanding driving characteristics outlines the successful debut of the Finnish Axopar project.”
“We can state that the formula is cracked: Axopar 28 + 350 horses = Maxed out love”, “Equipped with a 350 hp Mercury the hull shape comes into its own in what can only be described as a "Perfect match".”
“All round the performance is exceptional whether running into a swell and wind or cruising around a more sedate waterway.”
“A Scandinavian pleasure”, “The handling, which is solid and confidence inspiring at any speed, can be described with one word: excellent.”
”The Axopar 28 is astonishing in many respects. First of all because of its atypical looks, and then especially because of the seaworthiness of its hull, which is impossible to fault. Furthermore it is playful as hell and offers exceptional cornering grip.”, ”A rarely equaled driving pleasure”
“The boat convinces with intelligent, practical design, good quality, striking design, versatility, excellent driving characteristics even in rough conditions and a matching high fun factor”, “All this at an attractive price/performance ratio”
Testimonials
In press and media
New and strong - Axopar 37 spyder
Båtliv - April 2020
Wrapped in camouflage taping, the new Axopar 37 XC screams revolution
Totalvene - March 2020
A seriously updated version - Axopar 37
Hamnen.se - January 2020
Not a word too much has been said about "Dawn of an evolution"! - Axopar 37 XC
Varen - December 2019
A Revolutionary boat - Axopar 37 Range
Båtliv - September 2019
A floating limousine. - Axopar 37 XC
Soundings Online - July 2019
Axopar 28 is a magic carpet, under which the waves even out. - Axopar 28 T-Top
Total Vene, Finland, April 2019
Axopar certainly fulfils the role of a getaway craft in true James Bond style. It is super-fast, easy to maneuver and always easy to board with its self-draining walk-around cockpit.
Boat Sales, Australia, September 2018
85 Improvements for a boat that had already claimed numerous awards
Club Marine, Australia, August/September 2018
... It has done more to reignite the European sportsboat market than any other craft
Motorboat & Yachting, August 29, 2018
Personality is one among the main strengths of the new Axopar 37 Sun-Top, a completely different boat where economy and quality are surprisingly fused together in a really efficient way
Boatandboats Magazine, Italy, June 2018
Few boats offer such a smooth ride and such an easy point and shoot driving experience as the Axopar 37 Sun-Top
POWERBOAT & RIB MAGAZINE, UK, MAY 2018
With the 37, the Finnish builder has blended an aggressive look with an inviting cabin while staying true to the company’s philosophy of efficiency and performance
Yachts International, US, April 2018
If you want to have the most unique boat in the marina, exhilarating performance, and a smooth ride, this is a model you’ll definitely want to check out.
BOATS.COM, US, MARCH 2018
Axopar gives you exclusivity, performance and a contemporary touch that was missing from our market ’til now
Trade-A-Boat, Australia, NOVEMBER 2017
A new milestone
VENEMESTARI, FINLAND, NR 10 2017
Versatility is a strong selling point when it comes to power boats, says Kevin Green, and this is something that Finnish company Axopar clearly understands
Ocean Magazine, Australia, September/October 2017
Axopar is an unusually accurate representation of today's trends in boating
KIPPARI, FINLAND, MAY 2017
The sleek Axopar 37 combines Nordic style with uncompromising performance
Club Marine, Australia, January 2017
Handling and ride are in a class of their own
TRADE-A-BOAT MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA, DECEMBER 2016
This Finnish-built beast can turn on a dime—and give you change back. This is a driver’s boat indeed
POWER & MOTORYACHT MAGAZINE, US, NOVEMBER 2016
Rough water performance that puts a never-ending smile on one’s face
BOOTE, GERMANY, NOVEMBER 2016
The combination of cutting-edge looks, a deep-vee hull, a sociable deck layout, exhilarating performance and attractive pricing has struck a chord with buyers the world over
MOTOR BOAT & YACHTING, UK, NOVEMBER 2016
Radical looks & innovative spacious design
POWERBOAT & RIB MAGAZINE, UK, OCTOBER 2016
High performance, full comfort
BARCOS, SPAIN, OCTOBER 2016
A boat that has it all
MOTOR BOAT & YACHTING, UK, AUGUST 2016
The performance and fuel economy are both outstanding
PACIFIC YACHTING, CANADA, JUNE 2016
Incredible value for money
MOTOR BOAT & YACHTING, UK, JUNE 2016
When you consider what you are getting for your money, the Axopar 28TT is a no-brainer for the wind-in-your-hair powerboater
POWERBOAT & RIB MAGAZINE, UK, MAY 2016
The finish is immaculate and the choice of materials and processing underline the exclusive look
DE TELEGRAAF, NETHERLANDS, APRIL 2016
An impeccable commuter for those in touch with the latest trends, and their wallets
BÅTNYTT, SWEDEN, NR 1 2016
Pure driving pleasure
Skipper - Boote & Yachting, Germany, May 2015
A rarely equaled driving pleasure
Moteur Boat, France, May 2015
A boat that absolutely lives up to its ice-cool looks
Motor Boat & Yachting, UK, May 2015
Unbeatable!
Hors-Bord Magazine, France, NR 61 2015
Fast, fun, capable and practical, not to mention temptingly affordable
Motor Boat & Yachting, UK, May 2015
The daycruiser reinvented
Vi Båtägare, Sweden, NR 3 2015
Rugged, elegant and futuristic on its design
Båt Magasinet, Norway NR 1 2015
Quintessential boating in all waters
Bootshandel, Germany, NR 12 2015
Eye-catching looks, attention to detail
Motor Boat & Yachting, UK, January 2014
Simply magnificent handling
Kippari, Finland, NR 8 2014
The Axopar's biggest strength is its exceptional hull