Axopar Completes the 38 Range with the All-New Cross Top — A Unique Balance Between Openness and Protection

With the introduction of the Axopar 38 Cross Top, the all-new Axopar 38 range now comprises the fully enclosed 38 XC Cross Cabin, the open 38 Sun Top and the 38 Cross Top positioned between them. Together, they allow owners to select the boat that best matches the way they spend time on the water.

Where openness meets protection

All three Axopar 38 models share the same hull, deck plan, engine options and modular interior. Their principal difference is the level of enclosure, allowing each variant to serve a distinct way of boating.

The fully enclosed 38 XC Cross Cabin suits owners who want the full protection of a cabin: shelter from wind, spray and sun, longer passages in comfort, and a boat that is ready to go regardless of the forecast. The open 38 Sun Top comes into its own on shorter runs, time spent at anchor and days built around sun, swimming and socializing, while the 38 Cross Top combines a sheltered helm with an open cockpit for owners who want elements of both in one boat. Many owners value openness and protection alike, depending on the day and how they use the boat.

The Cross Top is designed for owners who do not want to choose between the two. Its helm and forward section are sheltered by a distinctive forward-tilting wraparound windshield that reduces wind chill, spray, glare and water-droplet buildup while maintaining excellent visibility. Behind the helm, the cockpit and aft deck remain open, retaining the social atmosphere and close connection to the water associated with the Sun Top. Optional roll-down canopies add protection when conditions change and can be stowed again when they improve.

The result is a boat suited to a wider range of days and conditions. It makes early-season outings and longer coastal passages more comfortable, while a change in the weather need not bring the day to an end. On warm days, it retains the character of an open boat.

A shared platform

All three 38s are built on the same twin-stepped 20-degree V hull with sharp entry, an overbuilt stringer system and optimized weight distribution. Twin Mercury Verado outboards — V8 300 hp or V10 350 hp — take the boat past 45 knots, with cruise consumption of roughly 3.0 liters per nautical mile and a range of approximately 250 nautical miles from the standard 830-liter tank.

Owners can configure the boat across the bow, cockpit, front cabin and aft deck, with individual helm seats or convertible U-sofas with electric hi-lo tables, a pantry module, an optional enclosed toilet with shower, and foldable activity platforms aft for swimming and watersports. The front cabin sleeps two, with two further berths available.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

• Enhanced protection from the elements without compromising the open-air experience, enabled by the distinctive forward-tilting wraparound windshield.

• The most modular boat ever built. Purpose-built for onboard comfort, socializing and liveability.

• Industry-leading drivability and peerless seakeeping.

• Reimagined hydrodynamics and balance for effortless control and agility.

• Optimized strength to weight by overbuilt stringer system to ensure rigid structural integrity.

• Extensively engineered noise reduction solutions for added comfort onboard.

• Benchmark for class-best value and versatility.

• Functional purity without distraction of gimmicks and superficial complexity.

• Refined, functional design with great attention to details and meaningful innovations.

• Made for boaters by boaters with obsessive focus on constant improvements.

Bow

• Wider bow for improved walk-through.

• Forward-facing sofa layout as standard.

• Powerdome design on couch roof with integrated skylights.

• Optional all-new U-sofa layout with storage and table, transformable to a sun lounger.

• Optional forward-facing sun lounge with storage underneath.

Front Cabin

• Combined lounge sofa and bed solution with reclinable backrest for extended usability of the front cabin.

• Increased headroom and standing height.

• Kitchen module with sink and faucet, five drawers and space for fridge and coffee machine.

• Cupboard with two shelves and space for microwave.

• Optional fully enclosed toilet compartment with privacy enclosure and optional shower.

• Optional gullwing access doors with portlights.

Cockpit

• Aft deck modularity extended into cockpit area adding possibility to replace sport seats with sofas or aft seat row with a cockpit U-sofa and additional optional bulwark seats.

• Efficient use of space, optimized for easy movement on the boat.

• Pilot seat base with three rotating helm seats, and optional refrigerators.

• Optional driver’s sofa with flip-up bolsters and reversable backrest.

• Optional U-sofa configuration convertible into a sun bed with electric hi-lo table.

Aft deck

• All-new modular storage solutions for fender boxes ranging from full-size storage to wet bar or bench seats.

• Modular options for aft deck ranging from aft deck bench and wet bar to aft cabin and dinette.

• Optional foldable activity platforms with manual operation.

• Splashwell cover for extending aft deck space.

General

• Improved lithium power bank solutions.

• Optional integration between Mercury JPO system and bow thruster.

• Optional Burnewiin gunwale mounts, enabling a variety of accessories with quick attachment.

• Optional XL fuel tank capacity of 1000 liters allowing extensive cruising range.

• Spacious, smart storage solutions throughout the boat.

Upholstery options

• Exterior (cockpit incl): Silvertex Petrol, Silvertex Hunter, Linetex Sphere, Linetex Chalk, Linetex Dust, Mediterrana Antracite, Mediterrana Taupe, Mediterrana Natural.

• Interior: Basecamp, Monterra.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: AXOPAR 38 CROSS TOP

High-resolution images, videos, configuration layouts, standard equipment and options are available in the Press Folder .

Starting base price
Axopar 38 Cross Top with twin engine setup, Mercury V8 Verado 300hp €197 800 (VAT 0%)
Axopar 38 Cross Top with twin engine setup, Mercury V10 Verado 350hp €212 770 (VAT 0%)

Prices do not include shipping, handling, commissioning, taxes, or any other related fees or costs. Axopar reserves the right to change pricing at any time without prior notice.

Additional press releases related to the Axopar 38 range:
Introducing the all-new Axopar 38 - Built on an icon, redefined
Axopar Launches the 38 Sun Top, An Open and Social Boat Built for Shared Time on the Water

Axopar 38 range videos:
Axopar 38 Sun Top & XC Cross Cabin - Full Walkthrough & Sea Trial
Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin Walkthrough

About Axopar: Axopar is a Finland-based boat manufacturer and one of the fastest-growing boat brands in the world. As the Adventure Boating Company, Axopar designs multifunctional, accessible, and innovative boats built around Scandinavian simplicity, unparalleled drivability, and effortless exploration. The multi-award-winning fleet spans 22 to 45 feet, including two all-electric AX/E models, and is supported by a global dealer network in more than 50 countries, with North America as the largest market. Designed in Finland and manufactured in Poland, Axopar has sold over 7,500 boats since its founding in 2014. In 2024, the Group’s turnover reached 197,2 million euros and it employed roughly 1100 people.