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

[@RoundTripWorld]

Livewell is a needed add on

[@RoundTripWorld]

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

[@johnglynn5089]

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

[@JhanDeCal]

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...

[@keithmcgrath5586]

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?

[@jacktyler7599]

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.

[@reelsweetfishing]

Wine & Cheese boat

[@WethePeopleMK]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Fuel capacity not an issue for you?

[@senseidadproductions]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Not personally, but my good friend Captain Leon Adler swears by them. He’s got a channel with a ton of different videos on them

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

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.

[@glennevitt5250]

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

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

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 🎣

[@alanploetz7100]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Low fuel capacity is a big no no but enclosed cabin that still offers 360 degree fish ability is ok by me, especially in northeast

[@hkgfdx]

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.

[@BILLY-lr7wf]

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

[@Guywithoutahobby]

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.

[@davidnoble480]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Hahaha

[@user-jj3tw1sr7o]

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.

[@jiggingjerks]

Agree

[@WethePeopleMK]

Ride is VERY dry. Takes heavy seas with ease!

[@user-jj3tw1sr7o]

@@WethePeopleMK Do you have one?

[@captpepin]

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.

[@jiggingjerks]

Hahaha on both counts. I did reference your boat a couple of times :)

[@captpepin]

@@jiggingjerks You should have come over this weekend I could have given you a real boat test in 20-25 East gusting to 30 with 4-8 the occasional 10.

[@jiggingjerks]

@@captpepin haha - I saw your post on THT. I was stuck in Queens all weekend unfortunately

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

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?

[@jiggingjerks]

My boat probably rocks a little more than Rick’s as it’s a slightly deeper vee. Otherwise, they are almost identical in length and beam….

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

thanks for reply

[@TheNorthForkCatch]

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.

[@jiggingjerks]

It’s a long boat so I think Gut and Race may be doable.

[@thomasmcgee3286]

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.

[@bobsimon4009]

only 68 Gallon Fuel Capacity?

[@jiggingjerks]

Yup. Crazy

[@rayjansen6712]

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

[@Skolmann]

Way too small a cockpit for my liking

[@GeneralAnnoyance]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Jeff’s old boat?

[@GeneralAnnoyance]

@@jiggingjerks I drove it for Liz Gillolly for some photo shoot with her sail boat. I think it was her mother’s boyfriends or something. I fished out of it for a few minutes while testing it out. Cool boat, but the fishability is lacking. Gunwale way too low

[@jobino511]

If i had the $ I would definately consider it

[@slange455]

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

[@tomterrific2018]

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

[@jiggingjerks]

Believe it or not, I’d rather have that than some other countries. I deal a lot with Poland in my 9 to 5 job and they smart, hardworking people

[@samanthaalessi5001]

Weird boat....

[@biffjohnson2076]

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.

[@richardkohut4309]

Very poor build quality

[@vorjay]

claiming an Axopar has a "poor build quality" is pretty funny.