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Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin (2024-)
3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado V8
Brief Summary
The first time you see the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin, you know it’s something special. From her thrilling exterior profile to her triple Mercury Verado V8 outboards, this is a boat begging to be out on the water.
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | SM | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 2.14 | 1.86 | 709.7 | 616.7 | 52 |
| 1000 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.38 | 1.19 | 455.4 | 395.7 | 56 |
| 1500 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 1.29 | 1.12 | 428.6 | 372.5 | 60 |
| 2000 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 12 | 0.94 | 0.82 | 311.9 | 271 | 62 |
| 2500 | 13.1 | 11.4 | 15.1 | 0.87 | 0.75 | 287.3 | 249.7 | 65 |
| 3000 | 16.1 | 14 | 21.2 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 251.5 | 218.6 | 67 |
| 3500 | 22.8 | 19.8 | 30.1 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 250.9 | 218 | 73 |
| 4000 | 33.3 | 28.9 | 42 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 262.6 | 228.2 | 73 |
| 4500 | 40.4 | 35.1 | 45.8 | 0.88 | 0.77 | 292.2 | 253.9 | 74 |
| 5000 | 45.7 | 39.7 | 67.2 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 225.2 | 195.7 | 75 |
| 5400 | 50.3 | 43.7 | 67.9 | 0.74 | 0.64 | 245.4 | 213.2 | 76 |
Specifications
| Length Overall |
45' 7" 13.9 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
13' 6" 4.1 m |
| Dry Weight |
15,433 lbs 7,000 kg |
| Draft |
3' 3" 1 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
368 gal 1,390 L |
Engine Options
| Tested Engine |
3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 |
|---|---|
| Std. Power |
3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 |
Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin: Benchmark For Adventure
Captain's Report by Capt. Ken Kreisler
The first time you see the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin you know it’s something special, something different, something exciting. From her thrilling exterior profile, which is only an indication of what awaits aboard, to her triple Mercury Verado V8 outboard power aft, this is a boat begging to be out on the water; one that needs to be underway. With the ability to provide a unique platform for everything from travel to all sorts of water sports activities to an elegant entertaining place for family and friends, the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin will fulfill every need of her owners.
Designed and engineered for an adventurous time out on the water, the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin is the kind of boat that sets her owners apart from the others. Sleek, with an innovative profile, and outfitted with all sorts of surprise interior features and powered by a trio of 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 outboards for exhilarating performance, the result is a lifestyle statement like no other.
Major Features & Notable Options
Major Features
- Hand laminated hull
- Vacuum-infused stringers
- 45” twin-stepped hull
- Bow thruster
- Integrated engine brackets for triple 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 outboards
- Deployable side balconies on both sides
- Aft deck shower
- Fore deck sofa
- Dual sliding cockpit doors to either side
- Two electrically operated roof tops
- Three bolstered helm seats
- Sliding wetbar
- Two 12” Simrad touchscreens
- Gullwing doors
Notable Options
- Aft deck layout includes choice of athwartships bench seat, U-shape seating w/dining table, large sunpad w/aft cabin beneath
- Adventure collection includes stand-up, inflatable paddle board w/paddles and carrying backpack, inflatable two-person kayak w/air pump, paddles, and carrying backpack
- Adventure sea scooter w/mask, snorkel, and carrying case
- Mediterrana marine decking
- Seats and upholstery colors in Petrol, Sandstone, Baltic, or Cobre
- Electric grill or induction cooktop on wet bar
- Solar panel
- 230V water heater
- Aft cabin head
- Front and aft deck sun shades
- Twin Simrad NSO 16" MFD upgrade
- Simrad HALO20+ radar
- Bow windlass
- Air conditioning
- Simrad VHF RS100B
- Additional 9” helm display
- Aft deck camera
Bow
Bow
Accessed via wide walkways to either side, the bow is a great place to relax while on the hook, underway, or taking some down time in the dock after a day out on the water.
Forward Stateroom
Forward Stateroom
Easily accessed two ways, via the ram-assisted, open gull-wing doors on either side or through the helm area, the forward stateroom presents a comfortable space with proper storage for planned and unplanned longer stays.
Helm
Always an exciting place for both driver and guests, the helm aboard the Axopar 45XC is a well-thought-out area, delivering both comfortable seating and a great place to enjoy the ride.
Dining Area
Located just aft of the helm space is the dining area. Reasonably laid out as far as the boat’s 13’6” amidship beam will allow, this a comfortable place to gather, dine, and also enjoy the scenery to either side and aft, due to an abundance of big windows and a pair of sliding doors that can open either way and is yet another innovative addition to the 45XC.
Aft
Further originality can be seen in the optional aft stateroom and large exterior sunpad above. With an entrance in the dining area, these quarters can also be outfitted with a head. With adequate storage space, this second stateroom will be a hit with the kids or owners' guests.
Performance
The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin is built for speed. With triple 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 outboards, she easily fulfills her obligation to get wherever she is going fast and with nimble handling. Our test boat, with a crew of four and 70% of her 368-gallon fuel capacity, we hit 50.3 mph at 5400 rpm in sea state that saw 2-3 feet.
When we knocked her down to 5400 rpm, we realized a 40.4 mph turn of speed and just under 200 miles of range. She handled exceedingly well under the conditions and held tight turns without any slippage. On straightaways, with the autopilot engaged, it was sit back and enjoy the ride.
Summary
The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin is the current flagship of the model line-up. She has all the bells and whistles in her standard and optional list to make any owner a participant in boating adventures both near and far.
Her two-stateroom layout offers comfortable quarters in both areas. Fine fit-and-finish and excellent attention to detail can be easily observed throughout. There are enough unique features aboard making her a true statement of individual ownership as well as being a well-crafted boat, built by expert craftspeople who take great pride in their work.
Should a vessel like the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin be on your short list of cruising boats, make sure you get aboard, take the wheel, and get her out on the water. Exhilaration is just one word you will walk away with from your time on your sea trial while soon afterward, exciting, breathtaking, and the like will soon be on the list.
Remember, life is better on a boat!
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