The open boat, sharpened for real use
The Axopar 37 Sun Top is built around a simple idea: keep the freedom of an open boat, then add the protection, comfort and versatility needed to use it more often.
At 37 feet, it sits in one of the most useful spaces in the market. Large enough to handle proper coastal passages and offshore conditions. Compact enough to remain agile, efficient and easy to manage. It is a boat designed for owners who want more than a short blast from marina to beach club — but who still value simplicity, speed and direct connection to the water.
This is where Axopar has built its reputation. Practical Nordic thinking. Distinctive design. Serious usability. The 37 Sun Top brings those elements together in a package that feels equally suited to family days, fast transfers, fishing, watersports, island-hopping and overnight escapes.
Design and deck layout
The Axopar 37 Sun Top has a profile that is instantly recognisable: long, narrow, purposeful and clean. The twin-stepped 20-degree V hull with sharp entry gives the boat its performance character, while the walkaround deck makes movement on board feel natural and secure.
The Sun Top layout is the defining feature. The extended roof gives meaningful weather protection at the helm and cockpit, while the large sliding canvas section can open the boat up when the conditions suit. It is a clever balance: sheltered when needed, open when wanted.
That flexibility matters. Many open boats feel brilliant in perfect weather and compromised when the wind builds or the sun becomes too intense. The 37 Sun Top stretches the usable window, making it easier to stay out longer and enjoy the boat across a wider range of conditions.
The foredeck is spacious, the side decks are practical and the cockpit can be configured around different lifestyles. Owners can keep the standard open aft deck, add a wet bar, specify multi-storage, choose a U-sofa with table or sunbed, or opt for an aft cabin. This modularity is one of the model’s strongest assets.
Driving experience
Axopar describes the 37 Sun Top as driver-focused, and the layout supports that claim.
The helm is clean, uncluttered and highly legible, with strong visibility and a driving position designed to feel intuitive rather than overcomplicated. Optional twin 12-inch Simrad glass displays bring the navigation and information systems into a modern, automotive-style setup, while the ergonomics keep the skipper connected to the boat.
Performance is a major part of the appeal. With twin outboards from 300 to 400 hp, the Axopar 37 Sun Top offers a maximum speed range of approximately 38 to 48 knots, depending on engine choice, loading and conditions. At cruise, Axopar quotes fuel consumption of around 2.3 litres per nautical mile with twin 300 hp Mercury engines at 28 knots.
For owners, the result is a boat that feels fast without needing to be excessive. The efficient hull gives the 37 Sun Top long legs for its size, while the handling remains precise, responsive and reassuring.
It is not just about speed. It is about the confidence to use the speed.
Performance and efficiency
One of the key improvements in the current Axopar 37 generation is efficiency. Axopar notes gains of up to 30% in fuel economy across the 20 to 40 knot range compared with the predecessor, with cruising range extended by around 35%, or approximately 75 additional nautical miles.
That is a significant detail in this category. A boat like this is often used for spontaneous runs, longer day trips and weekend passages where fuel economy directly affects confidence and range planning. More efficient cruising means more flexibility: one more anchorage, one more island, one more reason not to turn back early.
With a 722-litre fuel capacity, the 37 Sun Top has the practical range to support more ambitious use than many day boats in this size bracket.
Accommodation and overnight comfort
The Axopar 37 Sun Top is primarily a day boat and adventure platform, but it has useful overnight capability.
The forward cabin offers berths for two, with the option to add an enclosed toilet compartment. The space has been updated with lighter materials and colours, giving it a more refined and open feel than earlier interpretations. Optional gullwing doors transform the cabin experience, opening the space to the outside and making it feel more connected to the deck.
This is a strong feature. Rather than treating the cabin as a closed compartment used only when necessary, the gullwing doors allow it to become part of the social flow of the boat. It feels more open, more usable and better suited to warm-weather cruising.
With the optional aft cabin, berths increase to 2+2, making the boat more relevant for couples, small families or owners who want genuine weekender flexibility.
Social space and customisation
The 37 Sun Top works because it does not force a single layout onto every owner.
The open aft deck suits those who want maximum space for watersports, fishing, equipment or flexible use. The wet bar arrangement makes sense for entertaining. The U-sofa with table creates a more social dining and lounging area, while the U-sofa sunbed version leans into dayboat comfort. The multi-storage option will appeal to owners who carry gear, water toys or practical equipment. The aft cabin adds another layer of overnight usability.
This flexibility gives the model broad appeal. The same platform can be configured as a Mediterranean day boat, a Nordic commuter, a family weekender, a chase boat or a high-utility coastal cruiser.
The Mediterrana Edition adds a more relaxed, lounge-focused finish with softer upholstery options and a warmer onboard atmosphere. The Iconic Edition and BRABUS Performance Line move the boat into a more distinctive visual and performance-led territory.
Practicality on board
Practical details define the Axopar experience.
The walkaround layout makes the boat easy to move through. The roof gives shade and protection without closing the boat down. The foredeck is genuinely usable. The helm is clean and functional. Storage options can be tailored to the owner’s use case.
Passenger capacity is rated at 10 in Category B Offshore and 12 in Category C Coastal, which gives the 37 Sun Top strong day-use credentials. Draft to props is 0.85 metres, supporting access to shallower anchorages and relaxed coastal cruising.
At 3.35 metres of beam, the boat remains relatively narrow for its length, which contributes to efficiency and ride but also shapes the onboard feel. It is not a wide, floating lounge in the style of some Mediterranean day boats. It is leaner, sharper and more purposeful.
For many owners, that is the point.
Who is the Axopar 37 Sun Top for?
The Axopar 37 Sun Top suits buyers who want a boat that is easy to use, fast to deploy and capable across different situations.
It will appeal to owners moving up from smaller center consoles or day boats who want more protection and accommodation without losing the open-air experience. It also makes sense as a chase boat, a second boat for a larger yacht, a family day boat or a practical weekender for coastal cruising.
Buyers looking for heavy interior volume may prefer another style of boat. Those who want flybridge space, enclosed saloons or traditional yacht accommodation will find the Axopar deliberately restrained.
But for owners who value performance, simplicity, all-weather usability and sharp design, the 37 Sun Top is highly compelling.
Key specifications
Length overall: 11.50m / 37ft 9in
Beam: 3.35m / 11ft
Draft to props: 0.85m / 2ft 9in
Weight excluding engines: 3,590kg / 7,915lbs
Fuel capacity: 722 litres / 191 gallons
Engines: Twin outboards, 2 x 300–400 hp
Maximum speed range: 38–48 knots
Cruise consumption: Approx. 2.3 l/nm at 28 knots with 2 x 300 hp Mercury
Construction: GRP
Design category: B Offshore / C Coastal
Passenger capacity: B: 10 / C: 12
Berths: 2, or 2+2 with optional aft cabin
Hull: Twin-stepped 20-degree V sharp-entry hull
The Yacht Collection view
The Axopar 37 Sun Top succeeds because it is clear about its purpose.
It is not trying to imitate a small yacht. It is not simply a fast open boat. It is a versatile, weather-protected adventure platform with enough comfort to extend the day — and enough accommodation to turn a day on the water into a weekend.
Its strengths are practical rather than ornamental: efficient performance, clean ergonomics, smart protection, flexible layouts and a hull that rewards confident use. The design feels modern because it is built around how owners actually move: quickly, spontaneously and often with changing plans.
For buyers seeking a 37-foot boat with pace, protection and genuine multi-purpose appeal, the Axopar 37 Sun Top remains one of the clearest propositions in its class.
Sharp, capable and refreshingly usable.
A boat designed not just to be admired, but to be used.
