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2026 XO DFNDR 8

$237,265

New

Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 US

Hull #010 - XO DFNDR 8, US/Canada NMMA certified, full transport and delivery to Fort Lauderdale included.

The DFNDR 8 is XO Boats' 26-foot enclosed walkaround, designed as a high-performance crossover with a deep-V aluminum/GRP composite hull. This hull is fitted with single Mercury Verado 400 L6 power, dual XO Exclusive Adjustable Full-Suspension seats for both pilot and co-driver, twin Simrad NSX 9 chartplotters, and a full-cabin package with side seats, sleeping mattresses, and pantry-ready WC.

PROPULSION
• Mercury Verado 400 L6 single outboard, installed and tested
• Mente Marine automatic trim control system
• Hydraulic power steering (standard)
• Lenco Marine trim plates (standard)

NAVIGATION & SAFETY
• Twin Simrad NSX 9 displays with EU chart + GPS antenna
• VHF Simrad RS100-B (twin antenna on radar mast)
• Ritchie X-21BB compass (black)
• LED front head light
• LED back light
• Two additional cleats midship
• Dropside fenders, 2 per side (port and starboard)

INTERIOR & COMFORT
• WC manual with 48L septic tank
• Fresh water system with 48L tank and sink in WC
• Shower in transom with mixer handle
• Refrigerator (in side-seats system)
• Side-seats system with big storage boxes and mattress for cabin sofa (left and right)
• XO Organizer in front of driver seat
• Drink holders on toilet door
• Dashboard armrest

SEATING - BOTH SEATS XO EXCLUSIVE
• Adjustable Full-Suspension Seat for the Pilot (XO Exclusive)
• Adjustable Full-Suspension Seat for the Co-Driver (XO Exclusive)
• Standard pilot and co-pilot seats supplemented by the dual XO Exclusive suspension upgrade

DECK & EQUIPMENT
• Cabin aft-deck sliding door
• Textile (canvas) roof hatch
• Window wiper on co-pilot side (with washer)
• Sliding window for pilot (right side)
• Fixed window for pilot (right side)
• Soft Deck (inner and outer deck)
• Foredeck sunbed cushions
• Extra seating module on aft deck with mattresses
• Foredeck + aft deck sunshade system
• External blinds for windshield and doors
• Antifouling black

FINISH
• XO Classic: black 3M hull accent, light grey GRP deck, roof in same GRP as deck
• Anthracite upholstery throughout: central seat system, extra aft-deck seating, foredeck and aft sunbeds

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• Lenco Marine trim plates
• Hydraulic power steering
• Standard pilot and co-pilot seats (replaced/supplemented with XO Exclusive full-suspension)
• Additional USB socket on console
• Bow bumper
• Windscreen wiper for pilot (with washer)
• Horn
• Dual battery preparation
• Hull accent: 3M Carbon Black

SPECIFICATIONS
• LOA: 26'4" (8.03 m)
• Beam: 8'4" (2.53 m)
• Min Draft to props: 3'1" (0.93 m)
• Fuel capacity: 102 US gal (385 L)
• Max speed: 50+ knots
• Power (this hull): Mercury Verado 400 L6 single
• CE Category: C
• Passenger capacity: 8
• Hull: Aluminum / GRP composite, Deep V (22°)

DELIVERY
Full transport and delivery to MCG Yachts' Fort Lauderdale facility included.

AVAILABLE 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

Nominal Length

26.33ft

Length Overall

26.33ft

Beam

8.33ft

Drive Up Draft

3.08ft

Deadrise At Transom

22deg

Dry Weight

4378lb

Cruising Speed

30kn

Max Speed

50kn

Max Passengers

Fuel Tanks

102gal

Hull Material

aluminum

Hull Shape

deep-vee

Engine 1

Engine Make

Mercury

Engine Model

Verado 400 L6 single outboard

Total Power

400hp

Engine Type

outboard-4s

Fuel Type

gasoline

Engine Year

2026

Drive Type

direct

Disclaimer

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.

Price History

Date	Event	Price
5/22/26	Initial price	$237,265

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1515 SE 17th Street, 133A, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

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