XO DFNDR 9
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XPresented For Sale By:
Marine Servicenter - Seattle
United States
| Make | XO |
|---|---|
| Model | DFNDR 9 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$258,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Cruiser (Power) |
| Length | 8.84 m |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Hull Material | Aluminium |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| LOA | 8.84 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.59 m |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Power | 225 hp |
| Propeller Type | 4 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 410 |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Power | 225 hp |
| Propeller Type | 4 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 410 |
| Joystick | Yes |
|---|
| Builder | XO Boats |
|---|---|
| Hull Shape | Deep Vee |
Description
2021 XO DFNDR 9
Winner: Motor Boat Awards'
Best Adventure Boat of the Year 2023
The Ultimate PNW Adventure Machine
Price reduced for quick sale
While other boaters are huddled on the shore waiting for a perfect weather window, the XO DFNDR 9 is already halfway to the San Juans. Designed in Finland to conquer the Baltic Sea, this aluminum center console crossover is the water-borne equivalent of a Mercedes G-Wagon. It blends the high-speed performance of a premium commuter with the go-anywhere utility of a military-grade vessel. Whether you are commuting through the Puget Sound in a December gray-out, fishing in a heavy swell, or pulling up directly onto the rocky shores of Sucia Island, the XO handles the Pacific Northwest with a level of confidence fiberglass boats cannot match.
Why XO Aluminum vs. Fiberglass?
If you've looked at other adventure boats, the XO DFNDR 9 takes it to a professional level.
- Military-Grade Integrity: While fiberglass is brittle and prone to cracking, the XO features a 10mm military-grade 5083 aluminum backbone. This rigid "survival cell" doesn't flex or delaminate; it punches through heavy seas and handles rocky landings or submerged logs that would sideline a composite boat.
- Deep-V Performance: The signature insulated deep-V hull is legendary for its silent, sharp ride. It slices through PNW "square waves" with precision rather than pounding over them.
- Rugged Luxury: Ditch the "plastic" feel of competitors. The XO blends workboat toughness with premium European refinement, featuring heated suspension seats and high-end ergonomics.
Exceptional Condition – A "Better Than New" Rare Find
DFNDR1 is meticulously cared for in near-new condition. Originally a factory demo built to showcase the absolute best of XO's options, it has been pampered by a perfectionist owner.
- Stored Indoors: Kept in a heated shop, away from the elements.
- Freshwater Pedigree: Run almost exclusively by the owner in freshwater,
preserving the engines and systems. - Upgraded for 2025: optimized with brand-new Quicksilver QS4 props (not even sea-trialed yet!) and brand-new heavy-duty Odyssey AGM batteries installed in Sept 2025.
- Go Anywhere: Includes a custom 2024 Tuff Trailer—a triple-axle, heavy-duty rig rated for twice the boat's weight.
An amazing boat at a great value!
Don't miss out!
Call Dean Iwata to get additional details, photos,
and to arrange a viewing.
Specifications
Serious Power & Precision
- Twin Mercury 225hp V6s: Effortless speed of 45+ knots and reliability.
- Joystick Control: Features Skyhook station-keeping and effortless docking. Whether you're fighting a crosswind at Elliott Bay or a current waiting for the locks, you will handle it all with no effort using the "Digital Anchor."
- Four-Season Ready: A Webasto diesel heater, full cabin enclosure with sliding doors, and a heated helm mean your boating season doesn't end in September.
- Engine Hours: 250 hours at delivery in May 2024, and ~410 hours currently
Navigation & Handling
- Dual Simrad NSX 12" Displays: Full suite including Digital Radar, AIS and Autopilot.
- Simrad AI 3-in-1 Echo Sounder: Perfect for navigating shallow coves or finding fish.
- Mente Marine Automatic Trim: Keeps the boat trimmed in all conditions so you can focus on the view.
- Bow Thruster: adds additional power for docking with the joystick and Skyhook controls.
On-Board Comfort
- XO Sport Suspension Seats: Adjustable full-suspension seating for the driver and co-pilot—essential for high-speed transit in chop.
- Versatile Layout: Central seat system that turns, a refrigerator for the catch (or the champagne), and an electric head with a 68L tank.
- Seating flexibility: Foredeck and aft sunbed systems for those glorious July days, plus a Webasto electrical roof hatch to let the breeze in.
- Premium Audio: Fusion sound system with 4 speakers and Bluetooth.
- Cockpit Table: removed for additional space, can be installed if desired.
2024 Custom Tuff Trailer
A trailer is a tremendous added value for extending your explorations and keeping your boat safe, dry and serviced. Rated for twice the boat's weight—a beautiful, heavy-duty setup!
- Aluminum, Tripe axle
- Torsion Suspension
- Electric-over-hydraulic, large disc brakes
- Spare Tire bracket
- 2 Post guides
Standard Equipment
- Lenco Marine trim plates
- Hydraulic power steering
- Adjustable full-suspension XO Sport seats for driver and co-driver
- Grab rails on the roof
- Bow bumper
- Windscreen wipers with washers
- Horn
- Dual Battery banks: New upsized Odyssey AGM house batteries (Installed Sept 2025)
- Hull Accent with 3M Carbon Black
- Two additional USB sockets on the console
Navigation & Boat Handling
- Twin Simrad NSX 12+ , GPS antenna, Remote
- Navionics Chart Chips for NW and BC
- Simrad AI 3-in-1 Echo Sounder
- Simrad Halo20+ Radar
- VHF Simrad RS100-B AIS with twin antennas on the radar mast
- Ritchie Explorer B-51 Compass
- Mente Marine automatic trim control system
- New Quicksilver QS4 stainless steel polished props upgrade
- Factory 3-blade Mercury Enertia props
- 2.0kW Bow thruster
- Marinco searchlight with wireless remote
- Lumitec Razor surface mount front and back lights
- Anchoring package: 7.5kg anchor, 3m chain, 30m rope, and shackle
- 4 Fenders with covers and whips
- Flagpole
Boat Equipment
- Cabin double-leaf sliding doors
- Webasto electrical roof hatch
- Soft Deck flooring (inner and outer deck)
- Courtesy floor lights
- Indirect cabin LED lighting
- Central seat system with a storage box
- Foldable extra seating on the aft deck
- Shore power with 20Ah charger
- Black antifouling paint
Comfort & Amenities
- Central seat system with seating on the aft deck
- Foredeck and aft sunbed systems
- Webasto Evo 40 heater with helm thermostat
- Electric head with 68L septic tank
- Fresh water system (68L tank) with ceramic sink and faucet in the head
- Shower handle with mixer
- Refrigerator located under the central seat
- Fusion sound system (AM/FM, USB-Fusion Link, Bluetooth, Remote control, 4 speakers, and antenna)
- Aft deck table (Available; can be installed upon request)
- Mattress in the forward cabin
- Aft wall canopy cover and rain cover for aft seat
- Pop-up step in the cabin
- Adjustable footrest for the co-pilot seat
- XO organizer in front of the driver's seat
Notes:
- Photos include images from the factory during build, and XO provided images for new boats.
- 2 - XO Inflating PFD's (included with full-price offer
- Showings will be with the boat on its trailer and will have all non-engine related systems operational
- Buyers with accepted offers will be entitled to conduct a full sea trial, survey and engine inspection at the buyer's cost.
- Closing will be through the professional Marine Documentation Service
Details
SPECIFICATION:
- Outboard Engine: 2×225 – 450 hp
- Hull Design Deep-V
- Deadrise: 22.5 degrees
- Overall Length (LOA): 8.8 m; 29'
- Beam (Width): 2.6 m; 8'6″.
- Draft to props: 0.99 m (3'3″).
- Displacement (Weight, excluding engines): 2,710 kg (approx. 5,974 lb).
- Hull Material: Military-grade 5083 aluminum-magnesium marine alloy.
- Deadrise: 22° deep-V hull design.
- Fuel Capacity: 450 liters; 119 gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity: 68 liters; 18 gallons
- Engine Configuration: Twin Outboard engines.
- Power Options: Twin 225 hp up to 450 hp total
- Maximum Speed: Up to 45+ knots
- Cruising Speed: 30–40 knots
- Cruising Range: Approx. 200 nautical miles.
- Capacity: Designed for 4–5 comfortable seats
in the basic configuration, 6-8 Max - Berths - 2
Disclaimer
Personal items and staging articles are not included in the sale. Detailed list available.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Marine Servicenter - Seattle
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Marine Servicenter - Seattle
United States