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XO Crossover DFNDR 9 Expedition

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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

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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Sessa Marine F48

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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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Lloyd Stevenson limousine tender // Image: Lloyd Stevenson
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2008 Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 | Tia Moana
2008 Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 | Tia Moana
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2008 | 14.00m / 45.93ft | Tia Moana is a comprehensively optioned Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 (owner's version) that provides fast yet fuel efficient cruising in comfort. The Cumberland 46 solves the yacht designer's dichotomy of form and function beautifully combining an elegant and purposeful interior with delightful lines providing a fast yet fuel efficient cruising motor yacht (25 L / h/ 8 knots).
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