"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 centre console multi-purpose boat has everything you need to overcome the rough seas."
SMOOTH, EVEN WHEN IT'S ROUGH
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 single or twin engines, the boat can reach up to +45 knots top speed.
Step to the Wild Side
XO DFNDR 9's most distinquished feature is its one of a kind military grade aluminium hull, immensely sturdy and robust, and easy to maintain. These advantages along with the deep-v hull create a boat unlike any others. What's more, aluminium in a completely recyclable material, making every XO far more sustainable than GRP hulled boats.
Combining a deep-V shape hull that is manufactured from the military grade aluminum 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.
The aft deck and bow areas can be turned into enormous sun beds, while private head and berths for two enable comfortable overnight stay.
The adaptable rear seats provides a another seat in the cabin, a rear dining area for four, or a sunbed for two.
Equipped with single or twin engines, the boat can reach up to +45 knots top speed.
The huge sun bed area at the bow provides a huge space to chill out and relax.
Length (exclu. engine)
Beam
Weight (exclu. engine)
Draft to props
Engines
Berths
Passengers
Classification
Construction
Max speed
Fuel consumption, cruise
Fuel capacity
8.8m (28.87ft)
2.6m (8.53ft)
2710kg (5974 lb)
0.99m (3.24ft)
2 x 225 – 450 hp
2
8
B/C
ALU/GRP
45+ kn
n/a l/nm
450 L (118 gal)
"If you’re looking for a fast, multi-purpose offshore sports boat for a four-season cocktail of open and closed boating adventure, the XO DFNDR 9 is impossible to ignore." Motorboat & Yachting 2022
Media
"This is my detailed walkthrough of the XO DFNDR 9 a boat which has all the power and grunt of the DFNDR 8 but some additional comforts and very sensible features added to make it more of a boat...
"In this video we go for a drive both inshore and out into the ocean to discover what this exciting boat is all about and let me say now that excitement is not the only emotion you will feel after a day on this awesome machine."
"The Swiss Army knife of the boating world!"
"XO DFNDR 9 Walkthrough factory walkthrough"
"Combine the amazing functionality of the boat with it's genuine go aware capability, all in a sub 30ft package, and you have a pretty convincing proposition for the serious adventurer." Motorboat & Yachting 2022
