I live on the Isle of Eight and we have an Axopar 28. If you have anything other than an adventure boat then your sailing days can be extremely limited. You can have good seas to the East, West and South of the island but the Solent to the North can get super lumpy with the winds and tides. It makes getting out of the mainland or island ports “interesting”. Nice boat, and drained cup holders. What a time to be alive!
Thanks for a thorough tour of an interesting new entrant into the Axopar/Wellcraft/Juneau/Nimbus commuter category. Lots to like, seems to perform well. Lack of easy access to port cleat an issue, also no thigh-high handholds forward of the roof top on the bow. Interior quite cramped for big people.
Love this boat! Great layout,awesome besides double helm also big co-pilot seating. Problem with axopar,nimbus etc. all seats tight together like in a theater (with your sweete great,but with your buddy yuck!)
Dan, if I had know you were almost passing my front door on this Vid, you could have popped in for a Bite and a Coffee. The giveaway was the jacket, Newtown Creek and the Needles. Yes mate it's bloody chilly here, at least compared to south America and your home Australia. Nice review of the Quarken, however the accommodation is rather cramped for my liking. Other than that a nice boat with some serious get up and go.
Agh a hot coffee would have been awesome David! It would have made for a fun video too. That was the coldest temps I’ve been in over 12 months so I was adjusting. I don’t own a scarf so had to improvise 😅… super cool place for boating however as you have lots of destinations! Enjoy summer, I’m headed back for Aussie winter now
Very close to an ideal set up IMO. Would like C shaped seating arrangement in stern. No need for access to back platforms from both sides if you can walk between. Toilet the weak point.
Dan, as per usual.... Thorough and enjoyable overview. One point; you previously mentioned pricing, seems to have disappeared in majority if not all of your recent reviews?
Need price, width , Overall length, and depth of the boats and the weight. Don't just post but say it out loud. I hate most who post are not readable. Thanks.
Dan, such calm conditions out at the Needles! Interesting you compare this to Cutwaters, all of which are smaller in size. As a U.S. buyer who ended up with a Cutwater, one big difference - perhaps mentioned on your Patreon side? - is the high standard equipment level for Cutwaters vs. the much higher import and then options costs with these N Euro products.
Absolutely Jack the Cutwater comes with everything you need right off the bat. No need to add anything to the spec so very interesting how that model works for them. But I also think they are very focused on a specific client and a lot of the brands I test are focusing on a global market where the needs change depending on the region. Like in Singapore where I am this week you will option the boat very differently to Europe.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Very true, Dan. Seems like Fluid Motion sees two basic audiences for their Ranger Tugs & Cutwaters: the Northwest with its grey skies and standard heater, and the sweaty Southeast and Chesapeake with its standard air con. Lots if bells, whistles, gimmicks and gadgets come with each boat....but they sure do lack the clean understated lines of the Scandinavian designs.
Thanks… I enjoyed checking out all the history in such a small area. Very interesting! I’ll need to come back when it’s warmer so I can properly explore
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Hey, let’s bombard them with lots of e-mails all together.😀 We would love to see your honest opinion about that boat, looks like a very good all around weekender. I hope they will turn back soon positively. 🙏
There is just no way that would have been possible because of how "shallow" the shape of the hull is. It would have had to be in the middle of the boat for that to be possible. I don't think the axopar boats have that either. My cousin actually worked on the design of the boat. Boats like Sargo, which he has also helped design have much deeper hulls.
The big table has sharp corners. How on earth the designers did not came up during all production meetings with a request to make these edges more friendly is beyond me. Tells me all I need to know about the company. Not for me.
Stop telling us what we'll think about it and show us all of the features. People in warmer waters use that bar for skiing, tubing, and boarding. Didn't see a swim ladder. People in warmer waters go swimming from their boat. Nobody needs an office on a overnighter or day boat. Love the big bed/ dining table but the biggest weakness is that it sleeps 3 unless the kids sleep together or 1 sleeps with mom&dad. yet it has 3 dining tables. If it didn't have that after bench there'd be room for fishing. It has a tow bar but where do the skis/boards go? I like the stepped hull , the sink on the head is hard for a shorter child to use and all those speakers are sure to annoy other boaters. It's a cool boat that doesn't know what it wants to be. I don't see windshield wipers. The toys you load on top will break that sunroof and fishing rods will tear that inner sunroof blind. How much is a replacement?
Each other own I guess. I’ve been around long enough to see the inspiration that Axopar too from other brands to create their own. Seems like every company in the world takes inspiration from others and then applies it to their own design. Feels like progress to me 👍
The name comes from Kvarken, the narrow sea area between Finland and Sweden where these boats are built. Just a different spelling of it. Most good Finnish boats are designed or built in this area. Swan, Targa, Sargo, Axopar, and a bunch more. It’s a powerhouse of boatbuilding.
Love your analogy Puffer coat! LMAO!!! You've started something DISCO LIGHTS on a boat !!!
I live on the Isle of Eight and we have an Axopar 28. If you have anything other than an adventure boat then your sailing days can be extremely limited. You can have good seas to the East, West and South of the island but the Solent to the North can get super lumpy with the winds and tides. It makes getting out of the mainland or island ports “interesting”.
Nice boat, and drained cup holders. What a time to be alive!
"If you're tall...yep, yep, yep...the world wasn't designed for you necessarily." Good one, bruh!😀
Port side opening window is available as is foreward and aft sun shades
Yeah. I want the disco lights too......and the BIG JBL speaker option!! Great old farts boat Dan.....45kn .... love it! Thanks for the tour.Cheers S
Disco Dan and his Disco Lights 😅 🕺
Really want the disco lights... 😁
😂😂😅
Thanks for a thorough tour of an interesting new entrant into the Axopar/Wellcraft/Juneau/Nimbus commuter category. Lots to like, seems to perform well. Lack of easy access to port cleat an issue, also no thigh-high handholds forward of the roof top on the bow. Interior quite cramped for big people.
Salon setup-Perfect!
Love this boat! Great layout,awesome besides double helm also big co-pilot seating. Problem with axopar,nimbus etc. all seats tight together like in a theater (with your sweete great,but with your buddy yuck!)
Haha good points!
Dan, if I had know you were almost passing my front door on this Vid, you could have popped in for a Bite and a Coffee.
The giveaway was the jacket, Newtown Creek and the Needles. Yes mate it's bloody chilly here, at least compared to south America and your home Australia.
Nice review of the Quarken, however the accommodation is rather cramped for my liking. Other than that a nice boat with some serious get up and go.
Agh a hot coffee would have been awesome David! It would have made for a fun video too. That was the coldest temps I’ve been in over 12 months so I was adjusting. I don’t own a scarf so had to improvise 😅… super cool place for boating however as you have lots of destinations! Enjoy summer, I’m headed back for Aussie winter now
I checked it out at the Boot Düsseldorf this year and got a big fan!
Follow the link at the end for the test drive (will go public Sunday) - it's a very easy boat to operate
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife i saw it already, thanks. I like the Quarken, but my new love is the Nordkapp 905 Coupé ... BUT I cant't afford any of them 😜
Very close to an ideal set up IMO. Would like C shaped seating arrangement in stern. No need for access to back platforms from both sides if you can walk between.
Toilet the weak point.
Hmm that could also work and with the cabin offset you could put the seating on the port side perhaps…
Nice boat
Thanks for the share Dan.
the disco lights are amazing
Don't know if anyone's answered yet, but Quarken say they do provide optional sun shades for aft deck and the foredeck 👍
Thanks no I didn’t know. Appreciate that 👍
Dan, as per usual.... Thorough and enjoyable overview. One point; you previously mentioned pricing, seems to have disappeared in majority if not all of your recent reviews?
So it just depends if I have the price as I don’t always get it from the dealers.
Need price, width , Overall length, and depth of the boats and the weight. Don't just post but say it out loud. I hate most who post are not readable. Thanks.
I was a serious buyer until the disco lights were off the table, sorry Quarken.
Have I accidentally started a disco lights trend…? 😅😂
Dan, such calm conditions out at the Needles! Interesting you compare this to Cutwaters, all of which are smaller in size. As a U.S. buyer who ended up with a Cutwater, one big difference - perhaps mentioned on your Patreon side? - is the high standard equipment level for Cutwaters vs. the much higher import and then options costs with these N Euro products.
Absolutely Jack the Cutwater comes with everything you need right off the bat. No need to add anything to the spec so very interesting how that model works for them. But I also think they are very focused on a specific client and a lot of the brands I test are focusing on a global market where the needs change depending on the region. Like in Singapore where I am this week you will option the boat very differently to Europe.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Very true, Dan. Seems like Fluid Motion sees two basic audiences for their Ranger Tugs & Cutwaters: the Northwest with its grey skies and standard heater, and the sweaty Southeast and Chesapeake with its standard air con. Lots if bells, whistles, gimmicks and gadgets come with each boat....but they sure do lack the clean understated lines of the Scandinavian designs.
As a man, I was quite interested in the interior and galley...
Welcome to the Solent 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks… I enjoyed checking out all the history in such a small area. Very interesting! I’ll need to come back when it’s warmer so I can properly explore
the range would be interesting at best cruise speed
Check out the test drive video (Link at the end)
Can you make a video about Parker Sorento 100?
I did introduce myself to them last year at Sydney Boat Show but they brushed me off so i'm not sure is the honest answer lol
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Hey, let’s bombard them with lots of e-mails all together.😀 We would love to see your honest opinion about that boat, looks like a very good all around weekender. I hope they will turn back soon positively. 🙏
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife that sucks would love to see your thoughts on the Parker also
when you gonna get hold of a sargo or a nord star to play with seeing your freezing ya bits off in the uk 🤣
I don’t know anyone from either company so I’m not sure. Feel free to connect me if you do!
Please do a pursuit os405
I don’t know anyone from Pursuit but feel free to connect me if you do as I’m familiar with the brand.
The heads being a bit elevated is way too small for a 35ft boat. Should have standing headroom for that..
I’ll pass that onto Quarken factory as feedback - Thankyou
There is just no way that would have been possible because of how "shallow" the shape of the hull is. It would have had to be in the middle of the boat for that to be possible. I don't think the axopar boats have that either. My cousin actually worked on the design of the boat. Boats like Sargo, which he has also helped design have much deeper hulls.
@@atnfn thanks for the information 👍👍
A big must have or it's a no way .
The side seats need backs to them. Guarantee someone will go over backwards when they forget there’s no backrest and tumble into the water.
You know what might work… a seat belt type strap with clips at each end …?
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife I guess that would be better than nothing. Manufacturer should jump on a solution though.
I will pass that on to Antero the boss. Good feedback 👍
No TV?
Don’t need it mate - it’s got disco lights
Haha
Great adventure boat....upholstery is horrendous. Very low quality and no arm rest... Step it up Quarken !
How much ❤❤❤❤
I left a link in the description for your dealers as it depends on shipping and taxes
The big table has sharp corners. How on earth the designers did not came up during all production meetings with a request to make these edges more friendly is beyond me. Tells me all I need to know about the company. Not for me.
Why not post at least a base price?.....
Guests? Guests? Tell ‘em to FO
😅
needs a chandelier😂
Is puffer jacket a British thing?
British, Aussie, Kiwi would all use this term. It's referring to a warm jacket.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife so, yes.
This boat needs a window that can be opened on the port site.
So apparently it's an option. I agree for Aus it would be better
Yep, I made that comment as well. Really LOVE this one.
Stop telling us what we'll think about it and show us all of the features. People in warmer waters use that bar for skiing, tubing, and boarding. Didn't see a swim ladder. People in warmer waters go swimming from their boat. Nobody needs an office on a overnighter or day boat. Love the big bed/ dining table but the biggest weakness is that it sleeps 3 unless the kids sleep together or 1 sleeps with mom&dad. yet it has 3 dining tables. If it didn't have that after bench there'd be room for fishing. It has a tow bar but where do the skis/boards go? I like the stepped hull , the sink on the head is hard for a shorter child to use and all those speakers are sure to annoy other boaters. It's a cool boat that doesn't know what it wants to be. I don't see windshield wipers. The toys you load on top will break that sunroof and fishing rods will tear that inner sunroof blind. How much is a replacement?
they never get the head height right in the head, ok for dwarfes and gnomes but im an aussie thats 6ft tall and eats vegimite!
Haha eats Vegemite that’s a classic 😅… I’ll tell the factory as you’re not the first one with this feedback - thanks 🙏
*IS
Thanks! It’s early here where I am 😬
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife 🥱 lol
It’s puffy jacket, not puffer jacket. I’ll die on this hill.
Haha the puffy puffer 😂
Hideous, horrible name, axopar ripoff
Each other own I guess. I’ve been around long enough to see the inspiration that Axopar too from other brands to create their own. Seems like every company in the world takes inspiration from others and then applies it to their own design. Feels like progress to me 👍
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
@@samsid857 some of it, maybe 30%. 70% of beauty is objective
The name comes from Kvarken, the narrow sea area between Finland and Sweden where these boats are built. Just a different spelling of it. Most good Finnish boats are designed or built in this area. Swan, Targa, Sargo, Axopar, and a bunch more. It’s a powerhouse of boatbuilding.
Too smal for a family of 4 plus guests. No.
Do you mean for the day or overnight..?