Axopar 28 - A great boat for a tough winter delivery!
January 17, 2026 · 9 min · 8K views · Southampton
Axopar 28 moored at dawn in Falmouth harbor
What this video covers
An Axopar 28 is delivered from Falmouth to Southampton in winter, with a fuel stop in Plymouth and an overnight at Lymington Yacht Haven after low fuel and fading light forced a pause.4:52 The passage covers the English Channel coast in January, including a choppy stretch off Start Point and reduced visibility crossing Lyme Bay, where AIS and a sharp lookout compensated for mist that swallowed a nearby ship.2:54 The boat's auto-trim system is demonstrated under acceleration out of Lymington, adjusting from minus 30 to plus 3 as speed climbs to 28 knots at 4,000 rpm.6:57 The delivery skipper and the boat's new owner, Ollie, both comment on how the Axopar 28 handles rough conditions — staying flat and steady in lumpy seas — and on its user-friendliness for a relatively inexperienced owner.7:10 The final leg arrives in Southampton the following morning after wind increased overnight as forecast.5:20 The Axopar 28 proves capable in active winter coastal conditions, with auto-trim providing meaningful comfort in chop.
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