ONBOARD Magazine summer 2021
The magazine is published quarterly and is the only publication aimed purely at the superyacht professional on the Mediterranean. Produced here on the Côte d’Azur, ONBOARD is a B2B industry magazine with a consumer feel. Designed to be entertaining and informative in equal balance, ONBOARD is packed with varied articles on superyacht paint & coatings, crew training, essential refit services, crew uniforms, shipyards, the very best superyacht chase boats, product launches and features from leading industry experts on relevant superyacht matters. If you need to get your products and services in front of the right crew and industry buyers, then talk to us.
The magazine is published quarterly and is the only publication aimed purely at the superyacht professional on the Mediterranean. Produced here on the Côte d’Azur, ONBOARD is a B2B industry magazine with a consumer feel. Designed to be entertaining and informative in equal balance, ONBOARD is packed with varied articles on superyacht paint & coatings, crew training, essential refit services, crew uniforms, shipyards, the very best superyacht chase boats, product launches and features from leading industry experts on relevant superyacht matters.
If you need to get your products and services in front of the right crew and industry buyers, then talk to us.
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ADVERTORIAL
The Finnish boating company XO Boats Ltd. has launched the
newest achievement of its ambitious product development.
The new DFNDR 9 follows the known principles of XO
boats, yet taking substantial leaps forward in issues
such as versatility and seaworthiness.
While the unique design concept makes DFNDR 9 an excellenct
choice for adventures and watersports alike, it has everything
you need to overcome the rough seas at full speed.
While XO boats have always been known for their pursuit to
challenge the status quo and to discover new dimensions when
it comes to issues such as versatility, adventures, and ability to
drive even under the most demanding conditions, the DFNDR 9
takes all this – and then some – to yet another level.
The DFNDR 9 is the first centre console XO boat for overnight
use, which, along with extensive customising opportunities,
makes it an exceptional multipurpose boat. While the open
cabin structure enables enjoying the warm winds, optional walls
provide shelter from harsh weather. The clever design allows a
wide variety of uses, from water skiing and sport fishing to day
cruising and challenging adventures. The aft deck and bow areas
convert into enormous sunbeds while private head and berths
for two enable a comfortable overnight stay. Equipped with two
Mercury 225 V6 engines, the boat can reach a cruising speed
of up to 50 knots.
The super strong XO military grade aluminum structure and
deep-V hull design – another trademarks in XO design – make
DFNDR 9 an attractive choice for a superyacht chase boat, as
well as for professional use. The boat’s exceptional capabilities
to operate even under the most demanding conditions have
already raised interest around the world.
REDEFINING VERSATILITY
The DFNDR 9’s suitability to a wide variety of purposes outright
dazzles even the most demanding boaters. No surprise it has
made its way to professional use and to a chase boat for luxury
yachts alike – perfect drivability meets sheer strength as the
robust, safe hull structure is smoothly aligned with stylish
design and smart details. You don’t even have to be an extremely
experienced boater to feel confident at the helm – the DFNDR
9 co-operates very well and quite often saves the driver from
several hair-rising situations. It requires a minimum amount of
maintenance and survives even a bit abrupt head-first landings
onto a sandy beach.
Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible, the
DFNDR 9 is also responsive and agile to drive. The light aluminum
superstructure is extremely rigid – helping make the boat ideal
for commuting, fishing, diving, wakeboarding, and any kind of
other activities and adventures. Ample storage space hides all
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