XO Boats is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Its boats have also been manufactured in Poland.
What kind of boats does XO Boats build?
The company builds aluminum-hull boats with fiberglass decks. Its lineup has included the DFNDR, EXPLR and RS series.
What is XO Boats known for?
XO Boats is known for rugged offshore boats built for harsh conditions. The brand is especially associated with seaworthiness, aluminum construction and performance-focused design.
XO Boats is a Finnish boat builder headquartered in Helsinki. The company produces aluminum-hull boats with fiberglass decks, and its boats are designed for harsh offshore conditions. XO Boats has also manufactured models in Finland and Poland.
History and shipyard
XO Boats was formed in the late 2000s through the combination of Finnish boat-building expertise associated with Sakari Mattila and Erkki Talvela. The brand developed as a specialist in rugged, all-weather boats and later became part of EM Group. Its production base is linked to Helsinki, while manufacturing has also been carried out in Finland and at Polish facilities. The company’s direction has centered on durability, speed and practical use in demanding waters.
Model range and design
XO Boats’ range has included the DFNDR and EXPLR series, along with earlier RS models. The builder is known for lightweight aluminum hull construction paired with a fiberglass deck, a combination intended to improve strength and seakeeping. Its boats are aimed at owners who want performance in rough conditions rather than soft-cruising emphasis. The brand’s design language has been associated with sharp, angular styling and deep-V hull forms suited to offshore use.
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