XO DFNDR series
The entry to the XO trailblazer family — an aluminium adventure boat good for 50+ knots
Overview
Uncompromising trailblazer DNA
The DFNDR 8 is the latest XO powerhouse, launched at Boot Düsseldorf 2023 — the perfect entry to the XO trailblazer family for those who want to take their boating to the next level. Available in two versions, the open configuration can be made more enclosed with optional fixed side windows and a fixed aft wall.
Twin outboards from 2×225 hp up to a single 450 hp V8 push the DFNDR 8 past 50 knots, with the same uncompromising attitude and resilience of a true XO — equally at home sport fishing, day cruising or as a superyacht tender.
- ALU/GRP hull with a 23° deadrise deep-V
- Outboards from 2×225 hp to a 450 hp V8, 50+ knots
- 385-litre fuel capacity for confident range
- 8 passengers, 2 berths, CE Category C
Highlights
Why choose the DFNDR 8
Aluminium deep-V hull
An ALU/GRP structure with a 23° deadrise deep-V hull delivers XO's trademark toughness and seakeeping in rough conditions.
50+ knot performance
Outboard options from 2×225 hp to a single 450 hp V8 push top speed beyond 50 knots — performance without compromise.
Open or semi-enclosed
The open configuration can be enclosed with optional fixed side windows and a fixed aft wall, adapting one boat to every season and use.
One boat, many roles
Equally at home sport fishing, day cruising or serving as a superyacht tender — the most versatile entry to the XO family.
Gallery
The DFNDR 8 in detail
Specifications
DFNDR 8 specifications
- Length Overall (exc. engine)
- 8.03 m
- Beam
- 2.53 m
- Draft to props
- 0.93 m
- Weight (exc. engine)
- 1,986 kg
- Passengers
- 8
- Berths
- 2
- Fuel Capacity
- 385 l
- Max Speed Range
- +50 kts
- Construction
- ALU/GRP
- Hull
- Deep-V, 23° deadrise
- Classification
- C
- Outboard Engines
- 2 × 225 – 450 hp
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