XO Boats’ EXPLR 44 named ‘Best Big Boat’ of the year
XO Boats celebrates the EXPLR 44 winning Best Big Boat of the Year, marking a new era of aluminium performance,…
XO Boats
XO Boats is a Finnish manufacturer of aluminium boats designed for challenging conditions. The company specialises in military-grade aluminium hulls with deep-v designs, offering customisable boats suitable for recreation, adventure, sport fishing, and professional use. XO boats are engineered for extreme conditions, inspired by Finland’s demanding archipelago environment.
XO Boats In The News
Small Boats, Big Impact: British Motor Yacht Show 2025
Boating News | May 2025 A Broader Showcase of Motor Yachts With only one week to go before kick off…
XO to cooperate with Seakeeper Ride for their new underway stabilization system
XO Boats is taking pioneering strides in the European boat market – “For the consumer who demands professional boats.” XO…
It’s Out, It’s Official – XO Boats’ Flagship EXPLR 44 Launched
The superior yacht surprised the test drivers with its special features. The event presented an all-time measurement result for the…
XO Boats Celebrate DFNDR A8 with Limited Edition Model
XO Boats’ new walk-around DFNDR A8 is the company’s first fully aluminium craft, marking a milestone in XO’s product development,…
XO Boats Features
The Freedom of the Open Road: Why trailer boating opens up a world of possibilities
Trailer boating combines freedom, affordability and adventure, offering a flexible way to explore new waters while avoiding the costs and…
Precious Metals
HMS interviews Erkki Talvela, CEO of XO Boats, and discovers how and why manufacturing in aluminium is proving so successful…
XO Boats Tests & Reviews
XO EXPLR 44
One of the most serious adventure craft money can buy. The XO EXPLR 44 is the first adventure yacht to…
XO DFNDR 9 – Licensed to Thrill
Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right…
XO 360
Where it excels is in providing those key creature comforts needed to drive and navigate fast in all weathers. The…
XO 250
Open sports boats like the XO 250 are becoming increasingly popular. They are a great alternative to the big RIB,…
XO Boats Video Gallery
XO EXPLR 44 Tour
HMS joins Steve Chambers of MCC Marine on guided tour of XO Boat's flagship model, at Boot Dusseldorf 2025.
