Axopar 22 First Ever Boat Test The ultimate sports boat

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Powerboat RIB present the first ever boat test of the ALL NEW Axopar 22. Tom Aaron head to Helsinki to put the new pocket rocket through its paces. • Read the full review in the latest issue of Powerboat RIB Magazine: https://www.powerboatandrib.com • The new Axopar 22, in either Spyder or X Jobe version, is typically Axopar in looks and construction, and is the smallest boat in their range, the 2021 replacement to their 24. Both models offer an open walk-around design, running on a twin-step hull. Axopar’s twin-stepped hulls have always proved predictable and efficient, and the new 22 is no exception. • The end result is what you would define as a variable deep-vee hull, and it is fair to say that it has taken the ‘variable’ concept to the maximum. Starting with a mild transom deadrise of 17 degrees, this increases to 19 degrees within a few feet, before reaching 25 degrees amidships; the forward section of the hull sharpens to 40 degrees, with the forefoot sporting a dagger-like 54 degrees. • Built on a template, there are variations to the layout and construction theme – more than enough to cater for the different needs this boat is likely to serve. There are four Mercury engine options: 4-cylinder 115hp, 4-cylinder 150hp, V6 175hp and V6 200hp. These engines are Mercury’s latest generation of engines, with the V6s being class leaders in terms of power to weight and efficiency. The cockpit layout comes in three forms: open with aft bench seat, U-shaped rear seating and central sun pad. • The console sports a unique ‘adjustable’ windscreen that can either be used in the normal sloping ‘sporty’ mode or raised into a near-vertical ‘rough-weather’ mode, providing more protection. On this matter, though it is fair to say the adjustable windscreen works well in operation, the actual screen is a bit too flexible, considering the ‘spirited’ driving this boat is likely to be put through • The twin bucket seats, though comfortable, are taken from the Axopar 28/37, so in effect they are cruising-type seats and not the ‘race buckets’ they ideally need to be. In the hard turns this boat excels at, you do not get that lateral kidney support you could do with. If you choose to stand, you can place your feet on the angled footboard with your backside wedged against the folded-up seat bolsters, with a degree of security provided by the concave edge of the seat base. Visibility over the bow is spot on in both positions, and the ergonomics of the wheel and throttles are what you expect of a top-tier sports boat. The dash is great too, sporting Simrad gear with enough space for two screens. • When it comes to storage, this is virtually a story in itself. Starting at the bow, you get a deep anchor locker, and moving back through the boat you have massive underdeck lockers, big storage in the console if you opt out of the heads option and if you go for the sun pad compartment, this gives you even more height to the rear storage, perfect for all your water sports toys and boating gear – you could even sleep in it. • Both boats we have been driving, the Spyder and the X Jobe have the same hull, but the X Jobe comes with a 200hp engine and X Jobe extras, while the Spyder comes with all engine options and whatever options you choose on top. The 115hp Spyder is a 34-knot boat, which will happily cruise at 25 knots. In terms of efficiency, the fuel consumption chart confirms what we suspected, i.e. that the bigger engine provides a better fuel burn across the planning spectrum and we will show you some graphs that showcase the optimum running for each engine. • The steering is quick and composed, while maintaining a steady sure-footed course. It can perform superbly tight turns without a hint of slip or twitch. I would also recommend the power assisted steering upgrade for the 150 and 200hp models. • Axopar have combined with water sports specialists Jobe Sports to create special edition models of the 22. These come with a unique graphics package, a very cool torquise gel coat colour option and a turn key package with all the toys you need to have on the water with your family or friends. Upholstery is taken from the Jobe waterports range and the EVA decking is also taken from their stand up paddle boards. • So Whats our verdict. • In an industry where existing hulls often get tweaked or stretched to create something new, it is pleasing to see a new design whose performance on the water vindicates the R D invested in it. As a result, I suspect the Axopar 22 will make a big impact, not just because of the point-and-shoot driving experience it offers, but because in its various guises it will appeal to a wide audience ‒ not least due to the price tags. In comparison, a 7m RIB with far less deck space, fewer features and no toilet does not stack up well against the Axopar 22.

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