What is The Wolf Rock Boat Company | Leading provider of Boats & RIBs across the UK?

The Wolf Rock Boat Company is a leading provider of Boat & RIBs across the UK. Located in the heart of Salcombe, Devon. UK & Ireland importer for BRIG, IRON & GALA.

What sets an XO Boat apart from other luxury powerboats?

XO Boats are distinguished by their exceptional deep-V military-grade aluminium hulls, flawlessly combined with a sleek, aerodynamic GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) deck. This unique construction provides the ultimate driving experience, offering unrivalled seakeeping, handling, and stability, even when tackling the most challenging sea conditions around the UK coastline.

Why choose an aluminium hull over a traditional fibreglass hull?

Military-grade aluminium is incredibly robust, rigid, and lightweight. It absorbs impact brilliantly and withstands the rigours of tough marine environments far better than standard materials, all without compromising on agility or speed. This exceptional strength-to-weight ratio means you can confidently push through rough seas with unparalleled comfort and safety. When others stay in port, an XO Boat heads out.

Are XO Boats suitable for year-round boating in the UK?

Absolutely. Born in the harsh, demanding conditions of the Finnish archipelago, XO Boats are engineered for year-round exploration. Many of our most popular XO models feature fully enclosed, heated cabins that provide 360-degree visibility. This ensures you and your passengers stay warm, dry, and comfortable, whatever the British weather throws your way.

Can I customise the specification of my new XO Boat?

Yes, we offer a highly personalised service. As a leading UK approved dealer, our expert sales team at The Wolf Rock Boat Company will work closely with you to tailor your XO Boat to your exact requirements. From selecting the ideal outboard engines and cutting-edge navigation electronics to choosing bespoke upholstery and finishing touches, we ensure your boat perfectly complements your lifestyle.

Do you provide aftercare and servicing for XO Boats?

We certainly do. Our commitment to you doesn’t end when you take the helm. We boast a comprehensive, in-house marine engineering and maintenance facility right here at our Devon headquarters. Our expert technicians handle everything from routine engine servicing and diagnostics to winterisation and hull maintenance, ensuring your XO Boat remains in peak condition year after year.

How can I arrange a sea trial to experience an XO Boat for myself?

We believe the only way to truly understand the phenomenal performance of an XO Boat is to get out on the water. To arrange a bespoke sea trial, simply get in touch with our Devon-based sales team via phone or email, and we will be delighted to schedule a demonstration for you.

The Wolf Rock Boat Company

XO Boats: Engineered for the Open Sea

Finnish-built aluminium adventure boats designed to handle whatever the water throws at them. Uncompromising, all-weather capability.

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About XO Boats

Built to Go Further

Finnish-built aluminium adventure boats designed to handle whatever the water throws at them. Uncompromising, all-weather capability.

Born in the demanding waters of the Nordic archipelago, XO Boats combine rugged aluminium hulls with premium comfort and cutting-edge design. Every XO is engineered to take you further, faster, and in complete confidence — whether you are commuting across a bay or exploring the coastline for days at a time.

First Focus Model

XO DFNDR 9

Our first focus model. The DFNDR 9 is the ultimate all-weather adventure boat — a fully enclosed, heated wheelhouse paired with a rugged, walk-around aluminium hull. Overnight capable, seriously fast, and built to defend against the elements.

8.85 m

Length

2.55 m

Beam

2,400 kg

Weight

2 × 300 hp

Max Power

400 L

Fuel Capacity

2 + 2

Berths

What Our Customers Say

Trusted by Boaters Across the UK

"Professional, friendly, fantastic service"

"Incredible service. We had an issue with our Suzuki engine having a faulty sensor and emitting a constant piercing warning sound. They attended within an hour and sorted the problem in a professional, friendly manner. We are so confident in their skills and fantastic service would use them all the time for any boat related tasks …… if they moved closer to our home port of Southampton!"

Matthew Moles

"Knew instantly what the problem was"

"I'd had a gear shift problem on a Susuki DF200AP. I had tried calling my nearest Susuki agent 3 times but no one could help. I was recommended Wolf Rock , gave them a call a was able to speak to an engineer, he knew instantly what the problem was. I investigated the shaft he said and that was definitely the problem. All fixed now and can't thank Wolf Rock enough. Highly recommend 👌"

Rocket

"Absolutely superb"

"We bought a smart wave 420 last November can’t praise the team enough fantastic service very friendly helpful staff From the boss to the engineers, absolutely superb"

David Clarke

"Professional and kind throughout the whole process"

"The staff member I dealt with (Hayley) was so helpful and communicated everything throughout the ordering and delivery process. Hayley kept me in the loop the hole time and was very professional and kind throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for boat parts or any marine needs."

Euan Bell

"Customer service was outstanding"

"The customer service I received from Hayley was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond to help me with my enquiry. She was a breath of fresh air, and a really lovely person to deal with. She is a real asset to the company. Thankyou Hayley for all your help 😊 …"

Sarah Lilley

"Plenty of valuable advice"

"I met the team at the Southampton Boat Show last week. Despite telling them I had purchased a Brig privately and wasn’t a potential customer, Moss, who I spoke with, still took me out on their boat to demonstrate its capabilities. My friends and I were offered refreshments, along with plenty of valuable advice. After such a positive experience, I’m certain that my next boat will be coming through them!"

Charlie Weeks

"They dropped everything for me"

"It is such a relief to go to a professional business that really do go the extra mile. At a very busy time in their calendar, they dropped everything for me and got my outboard fixed, thereby saving my family from a holiday with a boat and no engine. . Lovely people to work with and with a great ‘can do’ attitude. I could not recommend them highly enough."

John Peck

"Always ready and available to help with any issues "

"Recently purchased a Merry Fisher 805 from Wolf Rock, Matt was very knowledgeable, he answered any queries quickly, always ready and available to help with any issues and his professionalism was outstanding to say the least, in all this made the whole experience of purchasing a boat very pleasant, I would highly recommend Wolf Rock to any prospective buyer in the future, Matts honesty and efficiency were second to none!"

John Mcclean

" I cannot fault the team"

"It was a choice between a new roof or a nice RIB, the roof is French Slate, so should be good for a while yet. Cannot fault the service I had here, as initially it was not my intention to actually buy the RIB that I have, but so glad I did. I cannot fault the team and especially Matt who was very organised and helped me make the right choice. Came away with a great little box with all the manuals in [big plus] and a nice Brig badge which I am hoping on the back of this review will turn into a nice XL Brig Fleece :] Would I recommend them, without a doubt and they were a pleasure to deal with. Customer service is clearly embedded here."

KJN Kruger

"The whole process of acquiring so easy"

"The whole team at Wolf Rock are excellent, I have been dealing with them since 2021 and have now bought my third boat from them, a very beautiful Eagle 10. The family and I fell in love with it on a demo last summer and Matt made the whole process of acquiring so easy for us from the initial enquiry right through the build and handover. We took delivery today and it is everything we dreamed of, if not even better. An awesome boat from an awesome company…!"

Barry Williams

"Surpass our expectations"

"We’re return customers with The Wolf Rock Boat Company, they are highly professional, efficient and courteous and continue to surpass our expectations with after sales support and care. We dealt with Jason, who was very knowledgeable and managed the whole process of handover extremely well. We will continue to use them in the future for all our RIB boating requirements. Mr & Mrs Mosley."

Mr & Mrs Mosley

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