The Oddly Awesome Axopar 28 - Would This Make a Good Fishing Boat? 

I visited my son in Maine over the summer . I actually saw three of these boats in a Marina in Yarmouth . They definitely caught my eye

You missed the totally enclosed head compartment, which is appreciated whether fishing or used in other ways. Fuel capacity is actually 74 gals and the 28-32 knot cruising speed burns about 2 NMPG in light to moderate chop. Agree that increased range would be appreciated...but its main attribute is how it remains relatively level - no motor trim, no or little tabs - and can maintain a high average speed when in mixed conditions. Twin step hull, deep keel, sharp wave piercing bow - it is very much a different way to travel by power boat while being totally protected from the weather.

I see one crusing around in the LI Sound every once in awhile. Always admire her when she goes by. Looking at your vid, it might be hard to mount rod holders on those skinny gunwales...

That’s pretty cool. I know drastically different hull and size but the idea of an enclosed pilot house on a center console reminds me of Jimmy buffets custom freeman?

I would move that cabin a little forward and lose the seats but I love the cabin I would love this boat Johnny boy good to see another boat video 🎣

I Have Seen This Boat Waves And Yes I Think it Would Make A Great Fishing boat Two Thank you for this information

Thanks! I really do appreciate the overviews of these boats. Any experience with Yamaha's FSH jet boats?

I had the opportunity to test the 37 cabin in So Cal. Same questions you had. They did offer some fishing options, however, fishing felt like an afterthought. Too bad because the quality and price point would make it a fantastic option with a little more thought to fishing.

Wine & Cheese boat

those walkin style pilot houses make it difficult to watch the fish finder and fish at the same time. a open center console or an open lobster style boat enables that.

I own a 2018 28 cabin...LOVE IT!!!! It is AMAZING!! The clip at Haulover is a 37 foot.

Saw one in the raritan bay this past summer, weird looking, smaller than the 28, I just wonder how it would perform outside the bay.

Livewell is a needed add on

Haha saw that same boat with a single 300 this year in st Pete going for 235

since you posted a boat review, I have been waiting to ask a boat question myself. Comparing your see vee to Ricks metal shark which is a more stabile platform? for example, when drifting or at anchor which will get tossed around more? they are both about same length is there much of a difference.? if so, do you think its a boat weight difference or design?

Closed cabin and yes, low fuel capacity, kind of negate the fishing boat idea. Makes me think of the commuter yachts of old.

No bow flare, the spray is swamping the boat when its going through the inlet

I think the cabin would be a necessity with the lack of any “Carolina Flair” on the bow. Looks like it would be a very wet ride out to and back from the fishing grounds. Not a big fan of the European style bows. Just my opinion.

If I had an extra $180,000 laying around I would probably buy something else.

I believe there 2 of those boat on Greenport. I see one of them all the time,cool looking boat just looks like is rides so close to the water for my liking. I could see it as a real expensive bay fishing boat lmao. But Gut and ocean boat not so much.

Who puts only 68 gallons on a boat like this? As soon as a saw the video I knew you would say remove fwd seating.

That wasn't a fish box.It didn't have a drain. Radar in back and roof racks for storage in front of it makes zero sense.

only 68 Gallon Fuel Capacity?

I've driven an Axopar, in fact, one that is in Greenport. I would say categorically it would be a terrible fishing boat.

Way too small a cockpit for my liking

Polish made boat ??? Waiting for the punch line ..lol

Heavy boat, can be under powered. My neighbor sells them. Odd boat....

No not in that configuration…not a fan of that design

Weird boat....

I thought it looked like a cool boat, until you were hitting your head on the rocket launchers/rod holders over the cabin. Poor design. And 69 gallons of fuel? I can't imagine why the designers would've allowed that.

Very poor build quality