AWARDS &
REVIEWS

Axopar is well known for its hugely successful, multi-award winning range of premium motorboats. We have gathered some of the awards the brand has received and a wealth of reviews from the boating press.

Awards

Awards

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.

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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.

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Awards

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.

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Awards

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.

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Awards

Excellence in customer satisfaction lands Axopar Boats the NMMA 2023 Marine Industry CSI Awards

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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.

In terms of driveability, the 29 is unquestionably elite, and its performance comes from an energy-efficient approach compared to its competitors.

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The 29 XC has a relatively spacious cabin for its size. Three adults can fit comfortably on the aft bench and there is a passenger and driver's seat.

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What these boats are really made for, is cruising at speed. We're going anywhere between 35-40 knots and it just cuts through so beautifully.

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The Axopar 29 is a universally usable, fast and beautiful boat that sets standards in terms of performance, safety, comfort.

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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

Vene, Finland, NR 11 2014