Is it worth €160k? We Tested It... | XO DFNDR 8
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- If how a boat drives is important to you then this sea trial and review of the XO DFNDR 8 demands your attention.
It’s a boat whose design includes a few flaws and compromises but as a pure driving machine, there is very little at this size that can compete, as Jack Haines discovered during this in-depth tour and sea trial.
The DFNDR 8 is the smallest boat in the current XO range and clearly takes inspiration from its bigger sister, the DFNDR 9. There isn’t room for a sleeping cabin but the benches in the wheelhouse convert to a double berth that can be called into occasional use.
There’s even a (very) small head compartment tucked away in front of the navigator’s seat. The helmsman and co-pilot are treated to shock-absorbing bucket seats whereas passengers aft have to make do with flat bench seats, which face sideways.
Forward, the well of a foredeck is lined out with cushions and a good place to chill out with a drink. Underneath, is a large lined storage void perfect to chuck all sorts of kit.
There are single and twin engine options up to 450hp and the 8 will crack 50 knots flat out with the largest motors. It’s its ability to cruise 30 knots, sipping just 1.5l/nm with the knife-like hull parting the chop that makes this such a capable fast cruising machine and one which punches well above its weight out on the water.
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Performance & Specification:
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LOA: 8.03m (26ft 3in)
Beam: 2.53m (8ft 3in)
Displacement: 1.9 tonnes (excl. engines)
Capacity: C for 8 persons
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Performance
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Engines: Twin Mercury 200hp outboards
Top Speed: 45 knots
Cruising Speed: 30 knots
Range: Approx. 200nm
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Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Driving
00:50 Performance & Range
05:56 On Deck
06:45 Technical Area
08:19 Sunroof
08:50 Helm Station
09:40 Foredeck
10:26 Our Verdict - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Pure commuter. I've never thought of them as anything else, because they've never tried to make them anything else.
shadow boat ? tender ? chase boat ? dayboat ? fishing boat ?
2:45 thought i was watching a new Top Gun trailer for a minute, awesome. 👏👏👏
Edit: the drone shots were great, the boat handles like a go-kart.
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The infamous cookie monster! Maybe jack and the XO should be in the next top gun movie!
@@maritimefilminguk Top Float! 😁
Awesome review, love this boat.
Thanks!
Great review, thanks Jack 👍
Cheers Nic 🫡 - J
lovely!!!my dream boat!!!
Jack great video.Thank you for doing it.
I only have a comment, 160k is a lot of money. I would expect a bit more than just a a driving machine.
Your video is awesome
Nice performance but I don't understand why anyone would want a boat with basically one purpose in that size and price range. They wouldn't sell many in Australia.
@Yatchbuyer,
Hello from GB Jack, the cabin view out looks just like the Stridsbat 90 a Swedish military impeller driven bow ramp boat
I wish Stridsbat did a civilian version
Hello! 👋
I know what you mean: I wish they made a civilian version of the US Navy's Gerald R. Ford class boats.
Someday I hope Jack you get the opportunity to test drive JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 1295 I am looking forward to seeing that video one day
Extra points for finding the loo 😂
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It needs a side door
The welds on these boat are hideous
Very ugly boat. Why would you want to buy this boat?
Because they don’t live in Florida
Compared to the reval grade G8 this boat is overpriced and ugly.
The G8 have a full beam shower and toilet and 2 sleeping area’s.
And the same grade and thickness of alliminium in the hull 🤗
And half the price 😅