Wedding adventure via AXOPAR: 320nm from Maine to Martha's Vineyard and back

Ben Knowles takes his Axopar 28 cabin from Maine to Martha's Vineyard for a wedding in May. While underway Ben shares some boating tips and how he likes to operate a boat in the fog and how he likes to plan his long boating trips on the Axopar.
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[@jacktyler7599]

Thanks, Ben. This wasn't only fun to watch but also very helpful in understanding how to run this model and, at least to a degree, what it's like to experience it. Honestly, I'd feel a bit naked without radar, even in sunny Florida. When we cruised throughout Europe it was hugely helpful...and down east, I'd imagine that's true as well. Thank you.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks for checking out the video! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@BrindiSea]

For someone who loves those long runs, as I do, I highly suggest getting an autopilot. You mention how less tired you are at the end of the trip for various reasons and the AP will help even more with that. It’s truly a game changer.

[@martinkadhim5162]

Do you know what the ball park cost of Simrad Autopilot is? Thanks Marty

[@fornwaldrc]

Great video to show the continued capability of the AXOPAR. Loved the footage navigating through Woods Hole.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks, Rob!

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Windfinder is far better than Windy. Windy will not update and you won't know it. Ive worked on boats fro 44' to 1200' the last 35 years. The Axopar 28 is my favorite boat. Perfect in every way for a towable.

[@amrand82]

Really appreciating your willingness to make this trip solo with such ease (as well as film it). Inspiring me to take my 37 some longer distances. Thanks Ben.

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Great video Ben, interesting to see how well the Axopar handles moderate ocean conditions. As you explain in the video, the low noise level and climate control offered by a pilothouse reduce the stress of boat traveling a lot. Plus the fine bow of the Axopar reduces pounding and general up and down movement.
Unfortunately Axopars are not ideal for big, tall people. The cabin in the 37 feels very cramped to me, and I was surprised to discover there are areas in the pilothouse of the new Axopar 45 that scrape my head when I toured the boat at the Ft. Lauderdale show a while back.
You had a wonderful passage, thanks for sharing it.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks for checking out the video John!

[@MrHunkyTony]

Great play by play. Very informative!

[@danoconnor2146]

Excellent trip and video Ben!

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks, Dan!

[@nicholascarlucci4192]

This was awesome Ben. Much more entertaining than if we made a video/walkthrough of that “sweet” catamaran down in Charleston for JG’s bachelor party.

[@landontakeamericaback2106]

What a great video. That 38 AXOPAR is one heck of an awesome vessel! Gotta tell you its the is my wife and I Dream boat.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@johnschnorr318]

Ben, thanks for the video. What engine is on this boat, which do you prefer? So 160 gallons roundtrip? What was the fuel cost?

[@douglasmontgomery6315]

Ben, you mention the radar benefit....do you also have AIS overlayed as well? Thanks for the video

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

I do have AIS overlay as well. It’s a helpful addition tool, but would prefer radar since there are many boats without AIS still.

[@asficas]

Thank you for this great video. Can you tell us what prop is installed and if there is antifouling on the hull?
Thanks.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks for watching the video! Glad you enjoyed it. The prop installed is a Mercury enertia eco 16 x 17. This Axopar does have antifouling!

[@asficas]

@@EastCoastYachtSales Thank you for taking the time to reply, appreciated :-)

[@susanlandry6698]

What year is that boat?

[@asdfbc]

Have been following you for a while now Ben for all your videos regarding Axopar as I am preparing for a future acquisition of the 28. It's too bad you're in the east coast and I'm on the west coast or else I'd definitely be transacting with you in the future. Is there a website or app that is like a marine equivalent of google maps where you can obtain distances between points on a planned route so that one has some idea of where to stop for gas? On a related note, is there also an app or website that shows where all the marine gas stations are? More specifically along the west coast? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work Ben.

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Thanks for your comment. The Axopar folks on the west coast are good people too! As for route planning, I use the Navionics app called “boating”. It’s a good way to do basic route planning and fuel stops. When doing detailed route planning and when fuel stops are a key components, I always call the marina to confirm their hours of operation. The numbers for these marinas are on the app.

[@asdfbc]

Thank you kindly. @@EastCoastYachtSales

[@kevinhuang6875]

What is real useable fuel capacity for 2022 28 cabin

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

The fuel tank is 74 gallons. Accounting for a 10% fuel reserve, I think about 66 gallons. Using a conservative fuel economy of 1.9 nm/gal that gets you a range of 125nm.

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Why no autopilot

[@EastCoastYachtSales]

Adding an autopilot is certainly possible. For Ben he doesn’t often do over 100nm offshore runs in a day and the boat is fun to drive.