The award winning DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder, enabling continuous exploring even in the unknown waters.
When others stay in port
THE ADVENTURE BOAT OF THE YEAR 2023!
For those who want to keep exploring new destinations and dimensions, after test driving the XO DFNDR 9 there is no turning back. This new center console multi-purpose boat has everything you need to overcome the rough seas.
The new XO DFNDR 9 has everything you need to overcome the rough seas. It is first and foremost fun to drive but works ideally in sport fishing and professional use alike.
The aft deck and bow areas can be turned into enormous sunbeds while private head and berths for two enable comfortable overnight stay. Equipped with two Mercury 225 V6 engines, the boat can reach +45 knots top speed.
| Overall Lenght (exc. engine) | 8,8m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2,6m |
| Draft to props | 0,99m |
| Weight (excl. engine) | 2710kg |
| Passengers | 8/6 |
| Berths | 2 |
| Fuel capacity | 450 |
| Construction | ALU/GRP |
| Classification | B/C |
| Max speed range | 45+ kts |
| Outboard engines | 2 x 225 – 450 hp |
| Fuel Consuption, cruise | n/a l/nm |
| Deadrise | 23 degrees |
| Hull | Deep-V |
Combining a deep-V shape hull that is manufactured of the best military grade aluminum in the market with aesthetic design enabled by state-of-the-art fiberglass, the new DFNDR 9 takes you through the roughest seas to new adventures and experiences that go well beyond conventional.
To truly put our latest model to the test, we set off on a windy day and drove through the rough Baltic Sea via its most remote outer islands from Finland to Sweden. XO crew packed our gear and set the drones and cameras to cover the journey between the Nordic capitals Helsinki and Stockholm.
With an XO you can easily cross the heavy sea comfortably over 30 knots cruising speed. Click here to watch the adventure on YouTube.
WALKTHROUGH
Ready for a Rough Ride
The XO DFNDR 9 has everything you need to overcome rough seas. Inside the boat you’ll find a cozy cabin, where you can rest inbetween destinations. Take a look beyond the surface with the scroller on the left.
REVIEWS
XO DFNDR 9 – MBY
At the 2021 Southampton Boat Show, MBY deputy editor Jack Haines took the chance to tour the XO DFNDR 9, which was making its global debut. Click the heading and watch the video.
XO DFNDR 9 – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
MBY's editor Alex Smith wrote a comprehensive article about XO's fleet and the stellar XO DFNDR 9 for MBY's Sportboats Special. Click the heading and read what makes the DFNDR 9 a top pick of the whole fleet.
FIN: Venelehti koeajaa XO DFNDR 9 –veneen
XO DFNDR 9 on suurempi versio samaa nimeä kantaneesta kovan kelin veneestä. Nyt tarjolla on entistä hurjempaa menoa. Lue teksti klikkaamalla otsikkoa.