XO DFNDR 8

Launched at Boot Düsseldorf 2023, XO DFNDR 8 is the latest XO innovation made for sports, fishing and adventure boating.

The XO DFNDR 8 comes in two different versions, of which the open version can be configured to a more enclosed cabin boat by choosing the fixed side windows and fixed aft wall as extras.

With the various options for semi-customizing the boat for your unique needs, XO DFNDR 8 can be adjusted for sport fishing, day cruising or for superyacht tender use.

With twin engines, agile XO DFNDR 8 can reach +50 knots of speed. Although the boat is smaller than other recent XO models it still maintains the uncompromising attitude and resilience of a true XO. This boat is the perfect entry to the group of XO trailblazers for those who want to take their boating to the next level.  

Optimal engine recommendations start from 300 hp, but the boat can easily handle 450 hp single V8 or Twin 225 V6 engines. The XO DFNDR 8 can host up to 8 passengers for day trips and fun expeditions. 

Following and adapting the design philosophies of yacht design, XO DFNDR 8 is made of aluminium, just like the some of the most prestigious superyachts of the world. This makes DFNDR 8 excellent choice for tender use alongside superyachts, since it has the same spirit and DNA as its core.   

This water ready package include the following factory fitted options,

·      Bow thruster Lewmar 2.0 kW                          

·      Lumitec Razor LEF forward-facing light                     

·      Bow, anchor winch (Lewmar 700W windlass, 5kg anchor w chain & line)

·      Mooring kit incl 4 fenders w covers, 4+1 ropes, carbine hook

·      Flagpole                                                     

·      Sliding double-leaf doors to pilothouse, aft wall canopy cover

·      Manual roof hatch (Webasto)                          

·      Walking area covered by soft deck (light grey w black seams) carpet in cabin

·      Ambient floor lighting white                             

·      Ambient LED front cabin lighitng                   

·      Central seat with flip-over backrest and storage box         

·      Aft deck padded seating w folding backrest and rain cover             

·      Water Ski Pole                                        

·      Shore power, 20A charger including 1 x 230/110v socket (in cabin)

·      Roof-mounted fishing rod holder                   

·      External blinds for windshield and doors                 

·      Black antifouling                                    

·      Webasto EVO40 heater for entire boat, including defroster for windshield

·      Separate toilet area with electric toilet, washbasin & 62L waste tank

·      Drawer fridge (req's central seat w flip-over backrest and storage)

·      Freshwater pressure system with 68L water tank 

·      15L hot water system w boiler (requires shore power, 20A charger w socket)

·      Aft deck shower with hot & cold water (req's freshwater syst & hot water sys)

·      Aft deck removable table                                  

·      Cabin bed mattress                              

·      Foredeck sunbed                                   

·      Pop-up step in cabin                             

·      Exterior boat upholstery                                    

·      Adjustable footrest for co-pilot seat                                                                                  

·      Twin chartplotter Simrad NS S12" EVO3, Chart, GPS Antenna white

·      Simrad All 3 in 1 echosounder with integrated fishfinder 

·      VHF Simrad RS100B with AIS and antenna (transmitter & receiver)

·      Fusion, AM/FM/iPod/USB - bluetooth, remote ctl unit, antenna, 4 speakers

Standard features

Hull LED Ceiling lighting Deep-V Aluminium hull with aluminium reinforcements Helmsman seat, foot supportBow thruster tunnel preparationCo-pilot seat, foot supportHull wrapped in 3M Di-noc Carbon (graphite) film, GRP RAL 9003 deckForedeck doorLogo sticker

Deck Compass Ritchie X-21BB (black)GRP RAL 9003, hand-laid with sandwich construction

Console Seakeeper Ride Dashboard and console in black soft touch finish Bow bumperSteering wheel with XO logo, finished in black artificial leatherShort “D”-Profile Hull Fender, black, plastik end caps        Handrail by co-pilot seat

Electrical installation  Roof made of GRP RAL 900312V electrical system Walking Area covered by anti-slip surface Master electric switch panelAnchor lockerSocket USB & USB-C at the helm console4 mooring cleats: 2 front, 2 aft  House battery AGM 95Ah 4 black handrails (mounted on the hull sides)Navigation lights LED Swim platform with telescopic ladder 

Installation systems 2 pulpits (black powder-coated)1 electric bilge pump (display positioned at the console)

ForedeckBilge level alarm system (display positioned at the console)Self-draining deck1 manual bilge pump LockerFuel Tank 385 L (US version 91 gal/ 345 L)Deck area covered with anti-slip surface Pilothouse smoke detector

AftdeckHorn Self-draining deckSacrificial anodesDeck area covered with anti-slip surface 

Pilothouse Shrink wrapping Pilothouse with glass windscreen, wiper with washer system on helmsman side, GRP RAL 9003 hard top XO Owner`s manual in XO document bag Radar mast made of aluminium (black powder-coated)Black soft touch ceiling panels 

Others Access hatch to the service area Fire extinguisher

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As with all our new boat packages, this craft has been assembled at our South Devon premises by our experienced in-house team of marine engineers, using only the highest quality components and fittings throughout.

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