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Odin Imexus 28
Affordable. Wonderful. Flexile. The reality is that for
a boat to do it all is a perfect dream. While many have tried in the past, the
recent effort with the IMEXUS 28 really makes the mark. While I must admit I am
a traditionalist – power is power and sail is sail – this type of boat has found
a way to combine easy trailering and easy handling into one great package. I was
not a fan of trying to be all things to all people (though it is in my nature,
according to friends and family). That said, I am getting used to the idea
because this boat is a great boat for people getting into boating in an
affordable and easy way. When deciding what route to take – power vs. sail –
power seems to have always had a perceived edge. This boat doesn't
differentiate; it sells the on-the-water lifestyle first.
The allure of these trailerable powersailers is their ability to offer a
wonderful summer (sailing) cruise up the shore to places one might not easily
reach combined with the knowledge that a quick (power) run home is possible.
Alternatively, one can do a quick (power) run to a favourite anchorage ahead of
the crowd, moor in water shallow enough to wade ashore with ease and sail away
at any time.
This
boat looks unique – with the engine hung off the transom – but its handling
characteristics are far from that. It offers both solid sailing performance and
power planning all in one hull. This boat is easy to sail and although you'll
never point like a One Design, you'll experience solid performance allowing you
to track upwind comfortably in most conditions; in fact, speeds upwind in the 8
knot range are possible. Under power, speeds of 24 knots and more are easily
attained.
When motoring at high speed, it has a very solid, comfortable, stable ride.
The steering system is connected to both the rudders and the outboard using the
standard outboard control rod. The rudders are raised and the boat steers as you
would a conventional powerboat. Raise the motor and drop the twin rudders and it
steers like a convention sailboat.
The fittings and features are well done; the set up of the spar is easy to
do. The standard mast raising is integrated into the roller furling system and
is raised and lowered using the boat's winches. The cockpit is easily capable of
holding a crew of up to 6 people and boasts tons of storage space under the
seats. The helmsman's seat is off set so the captain can stay seated when the
walk through transom is in use.
Below decks, there is full standing headroom. The enclosed head is on the
starboard side, with the galley on port. Moving forward is a large double v-bed
and with a large opening hatch above for ventilation. The salon table is mounted
on the swing up-keel's trunk. The entire cabin is finished in oak. Looking aft,
there are two large seats with neatly designed storage areas above and below
them. The surprise: a full king-size bed is tucked under the cockpit.
A large 20-gallon inboard watertank, under the front berth and a large 25
gallon gas tank under the swim deck is available for long trips.
The galley has room for a two-burner stove, rear ice compartment, and
forward is the sink with an electric faucet. The galley features a large storage
area under the sink, with two doors for easy access. The rear oak storage
compartment has more than enough room for everything you would need to
store.
It's evident that the pride of European manufacturing goes into this boat
providing the ultimate in styling, quality, comfort and performance. All in all
this boat is a wonderful choice to get the best of power and sail and have the
flexibility to trailer and launch it anywhere.
By John Kerr
Affordable. Wonderful. Flexile. The reality is that for
a boat to do it all is a perfect dream. While many have tried in the past, the
recent effort with the IMEXUS 28 really makes the mark. While I must admit I am
a traditionalist – power is power and sail is sail – this type of boat has found
a way to combine easy trailering and easy handling into one great package. I was
not a fan of trying to be all things to all people (though it is in my nature,
according to friends and family). That said, I am getting used to the idea
because this boat is a great boat for people getting into boating in an
affordable and easy way. When deciding what route to take – power vs. sail –
power seems to have always had a perceived edge. This boat doesn't
differentiate; it sells the on-the-water lifestyle first.
The allure of these trailerable powersailers is their ability to offer a
wonderful summer (sailing) cruise up the shore to places one might not easily
reach combined with the knowledge that a quick (power) run home is possible.
Alternatively, one can do a quick (power) run to a favourite anchorage ahead of
the crowd, moor in water shallow enough to wade ashore with ease and sail away
at any time.
This
boat looks unique – with the engine hung off the transom – but its handling
characteristics are far from that. It offers both solid sailing performance and
power planning all in one hull. This boat is easy to sail and although you'll
never point like a One Design, you'll experience solid performance allowing you
to track upwind comfortably in most conditions; in fact, speeds upwind in the 8
knot range are possible. Under power, speeds of 24 knots and more are easily
attained.
When motoring at high speed, it has a very solid, comfortable, stable ride.
The steering system is connected to both the rudders and the outboard using the
standard outboard control rod. The rudders are raised and the boat steers as you
would a conventional powerboat. Raise the motor and drop the twin rudders and it
steers like a convention sailboat.
The fittings and features are well done; the set up of the spar is easy to
do. The standard mast raising is integrated into the roller furling system and
is raised and lowered using the boat's winches. The cockpit is easily capable of
holding a crew of up to 6 people and boasts tons of storage space under the
seats. The helmsman's seat is off set so the captain can stay seated when the
walk through transom is in use.
Below decks, there is full standing headroom. The enclosed head is on the
starboard side, with the galley on port. Moving forward is a large double v-bed
and with a large opening hatch above for ventilation. The salon table is mounted
on the swing up-keel's trunk. The entire cabin is finished in oak. Looking aft,
there are two large seats with neatly designed storage areas above and below
them. The surprise: a full king-size bed is tucked under the cockpit.
A large 20-gallon inboard watertank, under the front berth and a large 25
gallon gas tank under the swim deck is available for long trips.
The galley has room for a two-burner stove, rear ice compartment, and
forward is the sink with an electric faucet. The galley features a large storage
area under the sink, with two doors for easy access. The rear oak storage
compartment has more than enough room for everything you would need to
store.
It's evident that the pride of European manufacturing goes into this boat
providing the ultimate in styling, quality, comfort and performance. All in all
this boat is a wonderful choice to get the best of power and sail and have the
flexibility to trailer and launch it anywhere.
By John Kerr