XO DFNDR series
Centre-console multi-purpose boat · Adventure Boat of the Year 2023
Overview
A true pathfinder for unknown waters
The award-winning DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder — a centre-console multi-purpose boat that lets you keep exploring even in unknown waters, and the Adventure Boat of the Year 2023. Equipped with twin Mercury 225 V6 outboards the boat can reach 45+ knots top speed; the aft deck and bow convert into enormous sunbeds, while a private head and berths for two enable comfortable overnight stays.
Built around a deep-V aluminium hull with state-of-the-art fibreglass for the upper structures, the DFNDR 9 is fun to drive yet works equally well for sport fishing and professional use.
- Adventure Boat of the Year 2023
- Twin Mercury 225 V6 outboards, 45+ knots
- Aft deck and bow convert into enormous sunbeds
- Private head and berths for two overnight
“Unknown waters are exactly where the DFNDR 9 belongs.”
Highlights
Why choose the XO DFNDR 9
Centre-console versatility
The centre-console layout keeps every side deck clear, switching freely between driving, fishing, sunbathing and socialising on one 8.8 m hull.
Twin Mercury power
Twin Mercury 225 V6 outboards push the DFNDR 9 beyond 45 knots, while the deep-V hull stays composed in rough seas.
Convertible space, overnight comfort
The aft deck and bow convert into enormous sunbeds; below, a private head and berths for two make overnight stays as easy as day trips.
Aluminium hull, GRP superstructure
A military-grade deep-V aluminium hull with 23° deadrise paired with a fibreglass superstructure — rigid, light and corrosion-resistant, B/C classified.
Gallery
The DFNDR 9 in detail
Specifications
XO DFNDR 9 specifications
- Length Overall (exc. engine)
- 8.8 m
- Beam
- 2.6 m
- Draft to props
- 0.99 m
- Weight (exc. engine)
- 2,710 kg
- Passengers
- 8 / 6
- Berths
- 2
- Fuel Capacity
- 450 l
- Max Speed Range
- 45+ kts
- Construction
- ALU/GRP
- Hull
- Deep-V, 23° deadrise
- Classification
- B / C
- Outboard Engines
- 2 × 225 – 450 hp
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