Hello everyone, I am ready to buy my first boat in my life. Does anyone have any experience with Axopar? Is it suitable for a day of fishing or daily leisure activities?Another option is the XO, which seems more attractive with its aluminum hull, but it seems to be pre-ordered and has a long waiting period.
Axopar 28 or 37
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ab1752
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My buddy sells them like crazy here in town, I'd go see them directly. They have 2 in the family a 37 and a 20 as a tender. I don't Ike them as a typical west coast fishing boat but as a fast commuter / resort boat they are very capable in poor conditions. PM me if you want his contact but not difficult to figure out who.
I believe they have a used 28 available currently too.
I believe they have a used 28 available currently too.
trophywife
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donkey boat for fishing, and in rough water if you dont mind having family members washed out the stern.
BCI
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Did you see this from last week in Bellingham area?
Axopar 37... blew the front windows out... blood everywhere. Local waters...
Axopar 37... blew the front windows out... blood everywhere. Local waters...
CBsqrd
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Did you see this from last week in Bellingham area?
Axopar 37... blew the front windows out... blood everywhere. Local waters...
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Not the first time I've heard that happening on an Axopar...
OP: these boats are known for being tenders and commuters, and if that's what you see yourself doing mostly, knock your socks off. However, they make some major design choices to fit those use cases that make them less than ideal for fishing or other activities. Lots in the local marinas, but rarely do I see one out fishing.
Cookie's Cutter
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Does anyone else think this thread is bs. No one goes on a fishing forum and as if they should buy a 37 foot eurotrash hybrid yacht as their first fishing boat.
A couple are moored near us at Reed Point. They are pretty sexy looking and I really like their uniqueness ,I see mostly see them zipping around in the nice weather. One thing to consider before you pull the trigger on any boat is whether or not you have your moorage already under contract
I spoke to a fellow on our dock last year who took his pal's out to fish and he told me it was not a boat to fish from. He felt accidentally falling out of the boat was just far too easy.
I see them zipping around in the nice weather. They look to me like they would be more at home in the Med as a tender, or in the Muskokas or Lake Tahoe as a launch.
They are pretty spendy when you consider what you can get as custom aluminum build or buy something like a Cutwater, etc. for similar or less money.
A thread on The Hull Truth got a bit testy (shocker)
All of the rough water You Tubes seem to have pretty experienced folks running the boats.
I spoke to a fellow on our dock last year who took his pal's out to fish and he told me it was not a boat to fish from. He felt accidentally falling out of the boat was just far too easy.
I see them zipping around in the nice weather. They look to me like they would be more at home in the Med as a tender, or in the Muskokas or Lake Tahoe as a launch.
They are pretty spendy when you consider what you can get as custom aluminum build or buy something like a Cutwater, etc. for similar or less money.
A thread on The Hull Truth got a bit testy (shocker)
All of the rough water You Tubes seem to have pretty experienced folks running the boats.
kaelc
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I’ve heard of boats getting windows punched out on the west coast but Bellingham? Yikes, too much power on many of these boats for the amount of experience people have.
My advice to the poster is look at Boston Whaler Conquest 255 or 285 or the new versions at M&P boat centre. Probably too much power for a first time boat owner but at least less chance of stuffing the bow and taking a wave through the windshield.
My advice to the poster is look at Boston Whaler Conquest 255 or 285 or the new versions at M&P boat centre. Probably too much power for a first time boat owner but at least less chance of stuffing the bow and taking a wave through the windshield.
It seems believable to me, Motorycle forums are full of these kind of posts, New riders join a forum to learn about bikes and ask the same types of new rider/new boater questions
There is a lot of knowledge and common sense shared on this forum, and the mods do a great job of keeping it a safe and friendly place.
I stumbled across and then joined this forum becasue we were thinking of getting a boat and after following ReelSlim's build, we built pretty well the same boat.
Now I grew up with boats and my wife ( had brought a 60 footer down from Alaska in a previous life .So we had some knowledge and knew what we wanted. (Of course if we were to do it again we (I) would have built a slightly larger boat- say 31 feet with a pod.
bryce
Crew Member
This is actually pretty impressive
Long skinny boats I believe. Should go through it alright.
will check the cutwater
kaelc
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Lots of good B.C. boat builders. I’d recommend a 28 footer as long as you have a family of 4 or smaller. Than much bigger is a good idea. https://www.jaspermarine.ca/portfolio/freedom28/
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