Awards
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 XC Cross Cabin and Axopar AX/E 25 Cross Top have been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year 2025 awards. The winners will be announced at the Boat Show in Düsseldorf in the beginning of 2025.
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 Axopar 37 XC was awarded Japan's Boat of the Year 2021 and Grand Prix prize during Japan Boat Show.
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.
To me, this is one of the most striking designs around for under A$500,000.”, “Axopar gives you exclusivity, performance and a contemporary touch that was missing from our market ’til now.
The Axopar 24 is a sleek combination of many boat types”, “HT or a bow rider? Axopar 24 can be both
Eye-catcher”, “Although the 24 is the smallest in the range, its design is by no means modest or reduced, on the contrary. The Axopar 24 not only looks modern and upscale but also feels like a fully featured family member alongside the larger models
“It’s a remarkably clever layout that strikes the perfect balance between useable dayboat and focused driving machine.”, “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.”
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
