The Axopar 37 Sun Top is the higher-capacity boat, 12 guests against 8 on the Riva Cento.
On size, the Riva Cento is the longer boat at 11.88 m LOA to 11.51 m. The Axopar 37 Sun Top is the quicker boat, 48 knots to 40. Drivetrains differ: the Axopar 37 Sun Top runs outboard, the Riva Cento shaft.
Net of the spec sheet it is a trade: the Riva Cento is the bigger platform, the Axopar 37 Sun Top the quicker one. Garage envelope and the missions the boat has to cover should settle it.
The full spec table is below; the gold dot marks the leading value in each row.
| Availability | ||
| Availability | To order | To order |
| Price | On request, quoted within one working day | On request, quoted within one working day |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 11.51m | 11.88m |
| Beam | 3.35m | 3.50m |
| Draft | 0.84m | 1.20m |
| Dry weight | 3,770 kg | 9,700 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 48 kt | 40 kt |
| Cruising speed | — | 31 kt |
| Range | — | 260 nm |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine | Mercury Verado outboard | Volvo Penta D6-440 |
| Engines | — | 1 |
| HP per engine | — | 440 |
| Propulsion | outboard | shaft |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 12 | 8 |
| Fuel capacity | 730 L | 1,000 L |
| Water capacity | — | 330 L |
| Build & classification | ||
| Hull material | grp | grp |
| Editorial highlight | ||
| First highlight | Fixed sun-top hardtop | Twelve-hull limited production |
Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
The builders
Who builds each boat, and where, the yard behind the spec.
Axopar is a Finnish boat brand founded in 2014 by Jan-Erik Viitala and Sakari Mattila, whose combined pedigree spans Aquador, XO Boats, and Paragon - the source of the Axopar name. Headquarters sit in Helsinki, with a creative and innovati…
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