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2027 XO DFNDR 9

$298,980

Fort Lauderdale, FL

About this boat

This 2027 XO DFNDR 9 is listed at 28.83 ft in overall length and 8.5 ft in beam. The award-winning XO DFNDR 9 — named “Adventure Boat of the Year 2023” — has set the benchmark for serious all-weather crossover boats, and MCG Yachts is proud to bring it to Florida buyers as the State’s authorized XO Boats dealer. At 28'10" (8.8 m) overall with a 8'6" (2.6 m) beam, the DFNDR 9 marries Nordic aluminum/GRP composite construction with deep-V seakeeping that handles the unknown without flinching. Twin 225 hp outboards deliver 45+ knot performance; a 119 US gal (450 L) fuel cell delivers the range. CE Category B/C means open-ocean credentials, not just inshore comfort. KEY SPECIFICATIONS • LOA: 28'10" (8.8 m) • Beam: 8'6" (2.6 m) • Min. Draft to props: 3'3" (0.99 m) • Dry Weight (excl. engines): 5,975 lb (2,710 kg) • Fuel Capacity: 119 US gal (450 L) • Max Speed: 45+ knots • Recommended Power: 2 x 225 hp — 450 hp total (Mercury V6) • CE Category: B / C • Passenger Capacity: 8 (CE C) / 6 (CE B) • Hull: Aluminum / GRP composite, Deep V • Awards: Adventure Boat of the Year 2023 A TRUE PATHFINDER 8 passengers in patrol-boat trim, 6 in offshore configuration. A true pathfinder — engineered for explorers who don’t read the weather forecast as a stop sign. Award-winning credentials, real-world build quality, and a hull that simply doesn’t care about chop. BUILT FOR FLORIDA WATERS The DFNDR 9’s deep-V was engineered for Nordic offshore conditions — which means it eats Florida chop, inlet swells, and Bahamas crossings without flinching. When others stay in port, you go. AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN FLORIDA THROUGH MCG YACHTS MCG Yachts is the authorized XO Boats dealer for the State of Florida. Visit us: 1515 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 yachtingmcg The listed specifications include 225 hp of total engine power.

Specifications

Make
XO
Model
DFNDR 9
Year
2027
Boat type
Pilothouse
Category
power
Condition
new
Status
For sale
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Postal code
33301
Seller type
dealer

Length overall
28' 10" · 8.79 m
Listed length
29'
Beam
8' 6"
Min draft
3' 3"
Deadrise
22°
Dry weight
5,975 lb

Cruising speed
30 kn
Max speed
45 kn
Engine count
1
Engine make
Mercury
Engine model
V6 Verado 225 (twin recommended)
Total power
225 hp
Fuel
gasoline
Drive
direct

Engine 1

Make
Mercury
Model
V6 Verado 225 (twin recommended)
Power
225 hp
Fuel
gasoline
Drive
direct
Type
outboard-4s

Passengers
8

Fuel
119 gal

Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
deep vee

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