Outboard express cruiser 38 Sun Top

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Overview
The Axopar 38 Sun Top reinterprets time on the water with a people-focused, flexible layout. The design prioritises openness and social interaction while allowing simple transitions between driving, lounging and watersports. The Sun Top is a large sliding canvas roof that provides shelter without closing off visibility or the sense of being connected to the surroundings.

Key design principles

• People-first open layout keeping helm, cockpit and aft deck part of the same social environment.
• Highly modular cockpit convertible between cruising, lounge/dining and sunbed configurations.
• Sun Top roof: large sliding canvas roof offering shelter and instant openness.
• Performance-oriented twin-stepped hull derived from the Axopar 38 platform for predictable handling and stability.

Highlights & Practical Benefits

• Open social environment with seamless flow between bow, cockpit and aft deck for shared onboard experiences.
• Multiple aft deck layouts and foldable activity platforms expand usable space and ease water and watersport access.
• Flexible seating with adjustable backrests, hi-lo table and removable/infill panels to create sunbeds or dining arrangements.
• Balanced performance and approachability: efficient cruising speeds with confident handling for experienced and new owners.

Wheelhouse / Cockpit equipment (selected items)

• Automotive-inspired helm ergonomics delivering a 360° panoramic view.
• Dashboard finish options: black and grey-green metalflake, with black high-gloss panel available.
• Glass control switch panel with illuminated push-buttons and remote-controlled battery switches.
• Heavy-duty pantograph windscreen wiper and toughened light green tinted windscreen.
• Leather steering wheel with Axopar logo; rotating and length-adjustable front seats with flip-up bolster and footrest.
• Wireless phone charger with magnetic hold and document pocket on console wall.
• Large sociable seating area with seven sports seats; extendable fixed-height white GRP table and large storage under aft seat base.
• Four recessed LED downlights and two USB outlets.
• Harbour covers for helm, front and aft seats and cockpit table.

Front cabin (selected items)

• L-shaped lounge seating and a large queen-size bed with side bolsters.
• Galley module with sink and faucet plus five drawers; upper module with microwave provision and shelving.
• Electric toilet under L-sofa with 70 L holding tank (where specified); option for separate toilet and shower in some configurations.
• Increased headroom, LED spotlights, light strips and USB outlets; storage and upholstery options for the forward cabin.

Aft deck & Exterior

• Versatile aft deck configurations: standard 3+4 sports seating with fixed table, optional wet bar, U-sofa and several layout examples.
• Foldable manual activity platforms extend the aft deck for watersports and easier water access.
• Optional Fenderbox bench seats, Fenderbox wetbar and driver sofa arrangements; gullwing door cushions and sun lounge options in bow.
• 360° walk-around deck with self-draining open aft deck, integrated swim platforms and telescopic bathing ladder.

Construction & Practical Systems

• GRP hull built on the Axopar multi-step sharp-entry hull concept for controlled handling and stability.
• Integrated engine bracket for twin outboard engines; fixed aluminium fuel tank (standard 830 L, optional 1000 L).
• Multiple storage compartments including large under-deck storage and twin fender storages on the aft deck.
• Three electric bilge pumps with auto function, manual bilge pump for the aft section, trim-tabs with joystick control and sound insulation measures.

Technical specifications

• Overall length (excl. engine): 11.85 m (38 ft 11 in)
• Beam: 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in)
• Draft to props: 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in)
• Weight (excl. engine): 5100 kg (11,244 lbs)
• Construction: GRP
• Hull design: Twin stepped 20° V 'sharp entry' hull
• Recommended outboard engines: 2 × 300 – 2 × 350 hp
• Fuel capacity: 830 L (standard) — optional 1000 L
• Fuel consumption (cruise): approx. 3.0 L/nm (Twin V8 300 hp DTS at 20–34 kn)
• Range (approx., optimal conditions): ~250 nm
• Max speed range: 45+ knots (depending on engines and load)
• Berths: 2+2
• Passengers: Category B: 10 persons / Category C: 12 persons
• Category: B – Offshore / C – Coastal