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XO Crossover DFNDR 9 Expedition

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The DFNDR’s adventure-ready spirit is reflected in its layout.

Horsepower (HP):
450
Displacement (M):
2710kg, plus engines
Length Over All (M):
8.8
Construction:
Amuminium hull, GRP decks, superstructure

XO Crossover DFNDR 9 Expedition

XO Boats
Trailer Boat
The DFNDR’s adventure-ready spirit is reflected in its layout.
Horsepower (HP):
450
Displacement (M):
2710kg, plus engines
Length Over All (M):
8.8
Construction:
Amuminium hull, GRP decks, superstructure

Prestige M48

Prestige
Showing your hand too early in poker, or indeed in any emerging market, is a gamble, so the Beneteau...
Displacement (M):
17.5
Length Over All (M):
14.79

Lagoon 43

Lagoon
Catamaran
Compact yet voluminous, the Lagoon 43 is much more than an entry-level cruiser, reports our Australi...
Displacement (M):
(ECC) 13,319kg
Length Over All (M):
13.85
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Ahoy there! 🎁 Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together top presents for all the boaties in your life, from casual cruisers to serious weekend adventurers. 🎁🎁🎁🎁 ...

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1998 | Scott Robson 14m image
1998 | Scott Robson 14m
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Multihull power For Sale with 36° Brokers, price $300,000
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1979 Bertram 35
1979 Bertram 35
$195,000
1979 | 10.77 | PRICE REDUCED TO SELL - Sought After Mk1. A well-built sportfishing boat with a layout suitable for serious fishing and family cruising.
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16m Whangamata Marina Berth
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