Capacity is the headline split: the Wajer 38 carries 16 guests to the Axopar 37 Sun Top's 12.
On size, the Axopar 37 Sun Top is the longer boat at 11.51 m LOA to 11.03 m. The Axopar 37 Sun Top is the quicker boat, 48 knots to 45. Drivetrains differ: the Axopar 37 Sun Top runs outboard, the Wajer 38 ips.
These two are closely matched; the decision comes down to the specific brief, garage envelope, guest count, and the missions the boat has to cover. The table below lays out every spec side by side.
The full spec table is below; the gold dot marks the leading value in each row.
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 11.51m | 11.03m |
| Beam | 3.35m | 3.74m |
| Draft | 0.84m | 0.90m |
| Dry weight | 3,770 kg | 7,500 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 48 kt | 45 kt |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine | Mercury Verado outboard | Volvo Penta IPS600 (typical chase configuration) |
| Engines | — | 2 |
| HP per engine | — | 435 |
| Propulsion | outboard | ips |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 12 | 16 |
| Fuel capacity | 730 L | 1,050 L |
| Build & classification | ||
| Hull material | grp | grp |
| Classification | — | CE-B |
| Year | — | 2019 |
| Editorial highlight | ||
| First highlight | Fixed sun-top hardtop | Centre-console day-tender layout |
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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