2020 – 2021
First generation
None for sale
- Builder
- XO Boats
- Model
- EXPLR 9
- Pilothouse +2
- Length
- 28.1 ft
- Built in
- Finland
General
BuilderXO Boats
Country of Origin🇫🇮 Finland
Boat TypePilothouse, Cruiser, Walk-around Boats
CategoryPower
Hull TypePlaning
Hull ModifierDeep-V, Stepped, Hard-Chine, Multi-Chine
Hull MaterialAluminum
Vessel DesignerXO Boats
Production years2020–present · Multiple generations
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Guest Limit2
Double Bed1
Total Berths2
Wet Head1
Total Heads1
Engines
Standard · 1× Mercury Verado 350 V10
Drive TypeOutboard
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine350 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Measurements
Overall Length28.1 ft
Beam8.4 ft
Draft3 ft
Dry Weight5,300 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity80.6 gal
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
Generations of the XO Boats EXPLR 9
The XO Boats EXPLR 9 has been offered in multiple generations. Model years can overlap during a transition, so a listing is assigned a generation only when the seller or builder record confirms it.
- Gen 1
- Gen 22021 – present
Second generation
None for sale
What Is a XO Boats EXPLR 9?
Inspired by Nordic seas, the EXPLR 9 combines stability, speed, and all-weather comfort. Its spacious cabin, full-size bed, and smart features make long journeys effortless, while the deep-V hull delivers thrilling +40-knot performance. Wherever your adventure takes you — the EXPLR 9 is ready.
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Authorized XO Boats Dealers
Dealers authorized by XO Boats for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Marine Servicenter
MCG YACHTS
XO Boats EXPLR 9 Exterior
XO Boats EXPLR 9 Interior
XO Boats EXPLR 9 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the XO Boats EXPLR 9 measures 28.1 ft overall, with a beam of 8.4 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.
2021 is an overlap year: hulls from that year exist in both Gen 1 and Gen 2. Each listing shows its generation once the seller or builder record confirms it.