Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and ships28 CabinbyAxoparis a compactmotor yachtwith a hull infiberglass and plastic, built on a Modified V-Hull by hull designer Jarkko Jamsen. At 28 ft (8.53 m) LOA, it offers a 30 kn cruise and up to 46 kn, with weekend accommodation for two and a GRP deck. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, is ready to guide you through selection, inspection, and purchase.
Selecting a 28 Cabin
If you value agile performance with a 30–46 kn envelope, a single Mercury outboard on gas, and the confidence of a GRP deck and Modified V-Hull, the 28 Cabindeserves a close look. Its 28 ft length and 9 ft beam balance easy handling with usable interior volume for two. As amotor yachtconstructed infiberglass and plastic, it suits owners seeking speed, simplicity, and low-maintenance materials.
Work with Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov to compare examples, arrange surveys, and streamline paperwork for your 28 Cabin.
Features of the Model
- Category and construction: compact motor yachtinfiberglass and plasticwith a GRP deck
- Hull and design: Modified V-Hull by Jarkko Jamsen; interior by Axopar
- Performance: cruising speed 30 kn (34.52 mph); top speed 46 kn (52.94 mph)
- Propulsion: single Mercury outboard; fuel type is gas
- Layout: sleeps 2; 1 head
- Capacities: fuel 74 gal; fresh water 11.8 gal
- Dimensions: LOA 28 ft (8.53 m); beam 9 ft (2.95 m); draft approx. 6.835–8.749 ft (2.0833–2.6666 m)
Technical Specifications
- LOA: 28 ft (8.53 m)
- Beam: 9 ft (2.95 m)
- Draft (min/max): 6.835 ft (2.0833 m) / 8.749 ft (2.6666 m)
- Hull configuration: Modified V-Hull
- Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
- Deck material: GRP
- Hull designer: Jarkko Jamsen
- Interior designer: Axopar
- Engines: 1 × Mercury, Outboard, Gas
- Cruising speed: 30 kn (34.52 mph)
- Maximum speed: 46 kn (52.94 mph)
- Accommodation: sleeps 2; heads: 1
- Capacities: fuel 74 gal; water 11.8 gal
Pricing and Ordering
Pricing, current availability, and viewing options for the 28 CabinbyAxoparare available on request. Contact Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov to discuss listings, schedule inspections and sea trials, and coordinate survey, documentation, and transport.
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the cruising and top speeds of the 28 Cabin? A: Thecruising speedis 30 kn (34.52 mph) and thetop speedis 46 kn (52.94 mph).
Q: Which engine powers this model? A: A singleMercuryoutboardrunning ongasprovides propulsion.
Q: How many people can sleep on board, and how many heads are there? A: The yacht sleeps 2and has1 head, ideal for short cruising.
Q: Who designed the hull and interior? A: The hull designeris Jarkko Jamsen, and theinterioris byAxopar.
Q: What is the hull type and material? A: It features a Modified V-Hullinfiberglass and plastic, with aGRPdeck; it is classified as amotor yacht.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and testers consistently describe the Axopar28 Cabinas riding with a RIB-like attitude. The plumb bow and twin chines slice and lift through chop, tracking cleanly in quartering and head seas, and the boat feels graceful in hard-over turns at speed. Several reviews note it proved itself offshore in 5–7' seas. Real-world reports align with the numbers: efficient cruise sits around 25–33 knots, with top test speeds in the ~48–55 mph range; one owner even reported seeing about 50 knots with less than 250 horsepower in light trim.
As a day/family cruiser and weekender, the package works well: the compact pilothouse is highly convertible, with seating that turns into a double berth and a head typically located forward/under the console. Helm visibility is strong, the helm seats swivel, and the bow seating and pilothouse layout are praised for comfort at anchor and social use. Some owners call the cabin tight for extended cruising, and reviewers have wished for more aft cockpit seating, but others highlight good ventilation, headroom, a bright head compartment, ample lockers, and modular wet-bar/galley options. Owners also use it for island-commuter runs, gunkholing, light fishing and watersports, and even short-term charter/demo.
On upkeep, owners commonly flag small wear items—latches, seals, bolsters, trim—and recommend pre-purchase checks of seals and deck wear on used boats. Toilet and plumbing systems need routine attention, and outboard maintenance is the primary cost driver, with twin engines bringing higher recurring service costs and more systems to inspect. Post-2018 updates improved stringers, hull shape, spray rails, and service-hatch access, which owners say eased maintenance and reduced structural concerns, while dealer/support quality is reported as variable by region.
Pros and Cons
- RIB-like hull with plumb bow and twin chines rides cleanly in chop and behaves confidently in quartering and head seas.
- Efficient 25–33 kt cruise with strong top-end reported in tests (~48–55 mph) and by owners in light trim.
- Convertible pilothouse cabin with double berth, good helm visibility, and social bow seating suited to day trips and weekending.
- Cabin can feel tight for extended cruising despite the smart convertible layout.
- Aft cockpit seating is more limited than some reviewers and owners would like.
- Dealer and service support quality varies by region.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cabin | 28' 0" (8.53 m) | 9' 0" (2.95 m) | 6' 10" (2.08 m) – 8' 9" (2.67 m) | 30 kn / 46 kn | - |
| 45 | 45' 0" (13.89 m) | 13' 0" (4.12 m) | 10' 8" (3.25 m) | 19 kn / 35 kn | 15433 |
| 37ST | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | - | - | - |
| X Jobe The Revolve XXII | 22' 0" (6.71 m) | 7' 0" (2.21 m) | 8' 2" (2.50 m) | 28 kn / 35 kn | - |
| Brabus Shadow 300 Cross Top | 25' 0" (7.62 m) | 7' 0" (2.21 m) | - | - | - |
| 45 XC Cross Cabin | 45' 0" (13.90 m) | 13' 0" (4.11 m) | 3' 3" (1 m) | 50 kn | - |
| XC Cross Cabin Brabus | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | - | 33.02 kn / 43.45 kn | - |
| 37 XC | 37' 0" (11.46 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | 8' 6" (2.58 m) | - | - |
| 37 Sun Top | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.63 m) | 9' 7" (2.92 m) | 35 kn / 50 kn | - |
| 37 XC Cross Cabin Brabus | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.35 m) | - | - | - |
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