Helsinki, Finland – September 2025 – XO Boats proudly announces that its flagship XO EXPLR 44 has been selected as a finalist in the Best Big Boats category of the prestigious Best of Boats (BoB) Award 2025.
The BoB Award, now in its 12th year, is widely recognized as Europe’s largest and most respected motorboat award, judged by a 16-member expert jury comprising leading editors and test managers from across Europe and the USA, following hundreds of real-world boat tests. This year’s finalists were carefully selected after a rigorous season featuring nearly 300 full-scale test drives.
Best Big Boats Finalists—A Class of Excellence
In the Best Big Boats segment, dedicated to luxury motor yachts designed for long-range cruising up to 60 feet, the XO EXPLR 44 stands alongside elite competitors:
• Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 (France)
• Prestige M7 (France)
Our Legacy: A Continual Recognition of Quality
This latest honor builds on its previous accolade as a 2025 Motor Boat & Yachting (MBY) Awards finalist, underscoring the XO EXPLR 44’s established reputation for outstanding design, performance, and value.
About the XO EXPLR 44
Crafted entirely from marine-grade aluminum, the XO EXPLR 44 delivers exceptional durability and refined Nordic elegance. With a deep-V hull that reaches speeds of up to 50 knots, it offers unrivalled excitement across oceans and archipelagos. Its flexible cabin configurations, innovative technology (including a 360° surround-view camera and Seakeeper stabilization), and robust design redefine the adventure yacht category.
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Best of Boats Award Ceremony
The winners will be revealed during the Best of Boats Award 2025 Ceremony at BOOT & FUN Berlin on Thursday, 27 November 2025, 18:30 (CET), held at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone for XO Boats!
Contact Information
XO Boats Oy
Ludviginkatu 3–5 A, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
Media Inquiries: info@xoboats.fi