XO DFNDR 9 Just Listed

This 2023 DFNDR 9 is your chance to harness that legendary go anywhere spirit of XO. Awarded Adventure Boat of the Year 2023, the DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder built for seasoned mariners who demand performance and durability in equal measure. In conditions that would send others running for shelter, the DFNDR 9's military grade aluminum hull and 23 degree deadrise inspire absolute confidence. Designed in Finland for the Baltic Sea's fickle temperament, XO boats were born to thrive where lesser vessels hesitate. This DFNDR 9's robust aluminum deep V hull is not just for show, beneath its sleek modern lines is a rugged structure ready to take on rough seas, rocky shores and long offshore runs, without missing a beat.

Rugged yet refined, the DFNDR 9 strikes a perfect balance to keep everyone onboard happy. While the military guide aluminum hull provides exceptional durability, the fiberglass superstructure provides a sleek luxurious finish. The aft deck and bow area cleverly convert into a large sunpad for basking in the sun at anchor, imagine an afternoon lounging with the horizon as your backdrop. Come evening the forward cabin welcomes you with a comfortable double V berth and a private ensuite with electric toilet. It's a cozy refuge after a big day on the water, complete with a freshwater deck shower to rinse off. The interior fit out is tastefully minimalistic and functional true to its Scandinavian heritage. Thoughtfully appointed indirect LED lighting and a premium Fusion sound system set the mood, and a handy drawer fridge keeps your drinks and provisions cool. There is seating for 5 in the weather protected pilothouse, so your companions can ride in comfort no matter the conditions. Slide open the cockpit's side doors and pop the roof hatch to invite in the sea breeze on nice days or close everything up completely if the weather isn't co-operating. Either way, 360 degree visibility from the helm, and the sensation of total command will make you feel alive on the water. Every surface and feature on this DFNDR 9 exudes purpose and quality. It is not a plush white yacht, but a beautifully engineered crossover that combines the soul of an offshore 4x4 with enough comfort to keep the family smiling. In fact, the muscular no nonsense aesthetic has a certain G Wagon on water charm, tough boxy and unapologetically cool which also means more headroom and space inside than sleeker boats of this size can offer. Your partner and guests will appreciate the secure feeling and conveniences on board as you take them on the adventure of a lifetime.


Twin Mercury 225 V6 outboards totaling 450 hp launch this machine onto plane in seconds and roar to a 45 plus knot top speed. Cruising at 30 to 38 knots is effortless and composed, with the handling often likened to a sportscar on the water, with precise throttle response and agility that make every helm experience fun. You will relish the authoritative sporty drivability whether charging toward the horizon on a sunny day or punching through a stiff head sea on a winter run. And thanks to XO's famously stout build, the ride remains solid and secure. In tight quarters the bow thruster gives you pinpoint control, and coupled with the full walk around decks, docking is simple and stress free.

Expertly specified, this DFNDR 9 leaves nothing to be desired. The helm station is equipped with dual 12 inch Simrad NSX touchscreens and a Simrad 3 in 1 echosounder putting advanced navigation charts and fish finding capabilities at your fingertips. A Marineco search light on the bow and Lumitec Razor LED floods at both front and rear, mean you can safely extend your explorations past sundown illuminating remote anchorages, or aiding night time docking. The built in retractable anchoring system ensures both anchoring and boarding from the bow are possible. Every detail from the EVA foam decking underfoot providing sure footing and comfort to the sturdy aluminum cleats and rails speaks to XO's no compromise approach to quality and functionality. This DFNDR 9 has been lightly used, a mere 75 hours on each engine and fastidiously maintained, effectively a near new vessel with the kinks already smoothed out. Few boats can match the pedigree and capability of the XO DFNDR 9, it is a vessel engineered by people who truly understand heavy weather boating and the demands of serious fun.

Your next adventure awaits on the XO DFNDR 9. Opportunities to acquire a vessel of this caliber in turn key condition are exceedingly rare, and it is even rarer for one to come to market in our region. If you are an experienced boater who refuses to let weather or distance stand in the way of a good time this DFNDR 9 was built for you. And if you are newer to boating but crave a platform that will instill confidence as your skills grow the DFNDR 9's forgiving handling and solid feel, make it an excellent mentor. In short this is the boat that lets you chart your own course on your own terms. We invite you to schedule a personal viewing to see firsthand what sets XO Boats apart. Feel the punch of the twin Mercurys test the rock solid stability at speed and once you experience the clever layout and finish up close, we guarantee you will come away impressed.

Contact us today, to make your dreams of adventure a reality.

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