A middle ground between open and enclosed
The Cross Top uses a forward-tilting windshield and roof arrangement intended to provide more protection than the Sun Top without creating the fully enclosed environment of the XC Cross Cabin. Axopar says all three models share the same basic hull, deck plan, engine choices and modular interior concept.
That shared platform lets buyers choose the level of weather protection that best suits how they use the boat. The Cross Top is aimed at owners who want an open cockpit feel but also value shelter around the helm and forward seating.
The 38 platform stays below 12 metres
Axopar's 38 range sits close to the upper boundary of the leisure-boat segment covered by LBG. Its size gives the builder room for multiple social zones and overnight accommodation while retaining the handling and outboard-powered layout associated with the brand.
For buyers comparing larger dayboats and weekending boats, that sub-12-metre footprint can be important for berth choice, running costs and local operating rules. Exact registration and licensing requirements still depend on jurisdiction.
Modularity remains central to the range
Axopar has built the 38 platform around configurable deck and interior modules so owners can tailor the boat for day trips, watersports, social use or longer weekends. The Cross Top continues that approach rather than introducing a separate hull or machinery package.
The common architecture should also simplify comparison across the three 38 variants because the main decision becomes how much enclosure and weather protection the owner wants. Power and equipment choices can then be considered within the same underlying platform.
Debut followed the Cannes launch window
The 38 Cross Top made its world premiere during the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, completing a range that began with the 38 XC Cross Cabin and later added the Sun Top. Axopar presented the three variants as different interpretations of the same adventure-boating platform.
For LBG readers, the significant point is the arrival of another high-spec boat just under 12 metres that can serve both fast dayboating and short-stay cruising. Buyers should compare layout, engine configuration, fuel capacity and optional equipment against their typical use.
Official sources: www.axopar.com.