My dear old mum, who's 93, always says "if you can't say something nice.... then say nothing"..... well Dan .... I'm saying nothing. :) Oh OK..... good reviewer!
If they did a raised lounge at the bow and gave a more substantial interior space it would be a home run. The current lounge looks like they didn't know what to do with the space, especially the back rests, and the length, you're laying down in a hole, whereas if it were raised with better lounge specs it would be great
In my opinion seems a far superior (and functional ) design than an Axopar that gets so much media activity but is poorly designed and manufactured. Not familiar with aluminum and grip combined but makes sense in many ways. An adventure boat designed to adventure.
All that bow, certainly beachable, but no simple boarding ladder on the bow. Also, tons of bow, but a claustrophobic toilet, and real berths. 🤷♂️ You're right... It's an expensive water taxi. It could be SO MUCH MORE. The benches could easily convert to a double berth. If the bow area was covered by fiberglass or aluminum, and all the storage space under the existing bow area was utilized, and the head was relocated to the dead space in front of the helm, you could have offset stairs where the current head is, allowing for a bow cabin with a decent wet head. An outdoor galley just outside the door (both sides) and a retractable awning over the cockpit, and you have the perfect weekender.
The big issue that has me questioning this boat is that it didn't manage to get a class B certification. there are competitors that I think do this sort of boat better. that said, if someone gave me one, I wouldn't toss it out. lol. anyway, great job showing the boat as always Dan.
Yeah I wonder about some of the CE stuff as the original Axopar 28 wasn't a B either and that was an epic offshore hull. I might try find someone who knows the CE rules better than I and get him to explain it to us one day.
Perhaps more narrower in its applicability, whether in Oz or the States. But I'm not sure there's a more seriously built boat than these XO's. I can think of places on both coasts of the States, where you'd appreciate an XO's ability to allow you a run despite some obnoxious wind over tide or heavily windy day. And who wouldn't like a light, insulated metal hull?
Yes bang on! Wind over tide, shitty weather and you're still guna get to your holiday house. Also she's such a cool looking little thing if you had a fancy place this would be sweet out front.
This boat is overpriced and very little boat for the money….. Checkout the reval grade G8!! Half the price, bigger fuel tanks, water tanks etc. Has a full beam shower and toilet AND 2 sleeping areas. Same grade and thicknes of the hull(also alluminium) And looks 1000x better. Why is nobody reviewing that boat ???
A great video again Dan and even better with the accompanying sea trial. It’s a great little boat - I’ve looked on the XO website and a deck plan graphic there seems to suggest a cuddy version is available….that would be the one for me as bow riders (for me - not everyone) are just a wet waste of space….
It’s a rugged boat the XO. I am in the process of enquiring as to when I can get access to a 44. The more of you guys who ask dealers/factories to give me their boats the easier it gets for me too
You're a much more experienced captain and have a lifetime on the water, Danny, but I dont recommend the inflatables. There's a story out of AUS where two fishermen swam 20 miles to shore and the older gentleman died because his inflatable kept needing topping up. The one who survived (who was wearing foam) basically said he didn't know how they were approved for offshore use. Don't care how much it costs. If it ain't foam, it ain't inherently buoyant. The US Coast Guard has zero Type 1 inflatables
Yup, always debated. If you're an active & all day boater, you'll hate the foamies (cumbersome, hot, in the way if sailing) but, ultimately, always getting its rated flotation. If you're active on the boat, wear a PFD routinely and want storage to be easy, you'll think the foam floaties are terrible. I will say: If you're working on deck (e.g. reefing while sailing) and must add a tether & clip, floaties won't simply work. As an offshore sailor, I took my PFD conditions seriously and was getting safety + suitability.
I think it depends on how you're using the boat. As Jack said the foamies are super inconvenient and hot so people will be unlikely to actually use them. I have a super high quality PFD that I use in offshore yacht racing and because its an inflatable i actually put it on when it matters. But I also get it serviced annually which everyone should do and I'm going to guess that the gentlement who unfortunately died was probably using an un-serviced PFD. Some years ago I was sailing a trimaran down the Australian coast back to Sydney which was a 3 day and night trip. We had a notice over the radio that a container ship had dumped a bunch of containers in the water across our intended path. As we were sailing a vessel that could sustain speeds of 15-20kts I was very happy to have my inflatable PFD on with Epirb and water for the entire 3 days. I wasn't going to clip on and get dragged to my death at 17kts if i went in the drink. I'm sure if it was foam I would not have used it due to overheating and inconvenience when trying to trim the sails etc.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Excellent example, Dan. And we should note: With just a bit of instruction, we can service our own inflatable bobbins & bottles plus inspect seams and wear points.
I see very big differences what you want from here in the nordic cold arctic area, and I kind of envy your temps 😅 I guess the solution of the seating back is for transporting more people in a very cold condition, I belive you have to step up to the DFNDR 9 to get more headroom and basicly built for morerecreation?, this model is a setup for practical nesessary travel, a to b+. Also lower to avoid hard sidewinds more. I know the boats are as well outfitted with diesel heaters (webasto) to keep the cabin warm wintertime here in the north. But ooh, theese boats can handle ruff water, true "offroader" out there. I wish I had money for one of that kind 😅🚤💪(ps, the 2x200(50 knots) or 2x225 engine setup makes the performance of the boat a beast in handeling) And also I remember, you dont have to have the solid back door, the whole back can be delivered with a removable "canvas" wall, for more spacy and practical setup.
My dear old mum, who's 93, always says "if you can't say something nice.... then say nothing"..... well Dan .... I'm saying nothing. :) Oh OK..... good reviewer!
Haha... the Gentlemans response
If they did a raised lounge at the bow and gave a more substantial interior space it would be a home run. The current lounge looks like they didn't know what to do with the space, especially the back rests, and the length, you're laying down in a hole, whereas if it were raised with better lounge specs it would be great
I wonder if you could squeeze a but underneath if it were raised?
I really like the XO-boats, a little bit like a apokalypse-saxdor ;-)
It would be my brand if I´d go boating in scandinavia... rough and tough.
I don’t know about those shorts Dan…
But they are so comfortable and practical! I had similar feedback from the women in Brazil recently... :(
In my opinion seems a far superior (and functional ) design than an Axopar that gets so much media activity but is poorly designed and manufactured. Not familiar with aluminum and grip combined but makes sense in many ways. An adventure boat designed to adventure.
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All that bow, certainly beachable, but no simple boarding ladder on the bow. Also, tons of bow, but a claustrophobic toilet, and real berths. 🤷♂️
You're right...
It's an expensive water taxi.
It could be SO MUCH MORE.
The benches could easily convert to a double berth. If the bow area was covered by fiberglass or aluminum, and all the storage space under the existing bow area was utilized, and the head was relocated to the dead space in front of the helm, you could have offset stairs where the current head is, allowing for a bow cabin with a decent wet head. An outdoor galley just outside the door (both sides) and a retractable awning over the cockpit, and you have the perfect weekender.
Winter board shorts 😂
I think that might catch on here in Canada.
Yes similar to the winter thongs for your feet. Extra insulation from the cold. I think you call them flip flops up there..?
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife I have no idea. I hibernate until April.
If IKEA made a boat it would look a little like this, compact, everything you need, nothing you don't.
The big issue that has me questioning this boat is that it didn't manage to get a class B certification. there are competitors that I think do this sort of boat better. that said, if someone gave me one, I wouldn't toss it out. lol. anyway, great job showing the boat as always Dan.
Yeah I wonder about some of the CE stuff as the original Axopar 28 wasn't a B either and that was an epic offshore hull. I might try find someone who knows the CE rules better than I and get him to explain it to us one day.
Perhaps more narrower in its applicability, whether in Oz or the States. But I'm not sure there's a more seriously built boat than these XO's. I can think of places on both coasts of the States, where you'd appreciate an XO's ability to allow you a run despite some obnoxious wind over tide or heavily windy day. And who wouldn't like a light, insulated metal hull?
Yes bang on! Wind over tide, shitty weather and you're still guna get to your holiday house. Also she's such a cool looking little thing if you had a fancy place this would be sweet out front.
I love it!
This boat is overpriced and very little boat for the money…..
Checkout the reval grade G8!!
Half the price, bigger fuel tanks, water tanks etc.
Has a full beam shower and toilet AND 2 sleeping areas.
Same grade and thicknes of the hull(also alluminium)
And looks 1000x better.
Why is nobody reviewing that boat ???
G8 is new to me I’ll take a look
Sweet 🤩👍
Suns out, pins out Dan!!
It's a cool day boat!
Great towable tender
A great video again Dan and even better with the accompanying sea trial. It’s a great little boat - I’ve looked on the XO website and a deck plan graphic there seems to suggest a cuddy version is available….that would be the one for me as bow riders (for me - not everyone) are just a wet waste of space….
Very exciting boat ethos in the whole range they offer. What of the XO EXPLR 44? RUclips is silent on this model.
It’s a rugged boat the XO. I am in the process of enquiring as to when I can get access to a 44. The more of you guys who ask dealers/factories to give me their boats the easier it gets for me too
You're a much more experienced captain and have a lifetime on the water, Danny, but I dont recommend the inflatables. There's a story out of AUS where two fishermen swam 20 miles to shore and the older gentleman died because his inflatable kept needing topping up. The one who survived (who was wearing foam) basically said he didn't know how they were approved for offshore use. Don't care how much it costs. If it ain't foam, it ain't inherently buoyant. The US Coast Guard has zero Type 1 inflatables
Yup, always debated. If you're an active & all day boater, you'll hate the foamies (cumbersome, hot, in the way if sailing) but, ultimately, always getting its rated flotation. If you're active on the boat, wear a PFD routinely and want storage to be easy, you'll think the foam floaties are terrible. I will say: If you're working on deck (e.g. reefing while sailing) and must add a tether & clip, floaties won't simply work. As an offshore sailor, I took my PFD conditions seriously and was getting safety + suitability.
I think it depends on how you're using the boat. As Jack said the foamies are super inconvenient and hot so people will be unlikely to actually use them. I have a super high quality PFD that I use in offshore yacht racing and because its an inflatable i actually put it on when it matters. But I also get it serviced annually which everyone should do and I'm going to guess that the gentlement who unfortunately died was probably using an un-serviced PFD.
Some years ago I was sailing a trimaran down the Australian coast back to Sydney which was a 3 day and night trip. We had a notice over the radio that a container ship had dumped a bunch of containers in the water across our intended path. As we were sailing a vessel that could sustain speeds of 15-20kts I was very happy to have my inflatable PFD on with Epirb and water for the entire 3 days. I wasn't going to clip on and get dragged to my death at 17kts if i went in the drink. I'm sure if it was foam I would not have used it due to overheating and inconvenience when trying to trim the sails etc.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Excellent example, Dan. And we should note: With just a bit of instruction, we can service our own inflatable bobbins & bottles plus inspect seams and wear points.
I see very big differences what you want from here in the nordic cold arctic area, and I kind of envy your temps 😅 I guess the solution of the seating back is for transporting more people in a very cold condition, I belive you have to step up to the DFNDR 9 to get more headroom and basicly built for morerecreation?, this model is a setup for practical nesessary travel, a to b+. Also lower to avoid hard sidewinds more. I know the boats are as well outfitted with diesel heaters (webasto) to keep the cabin warm wintertime here in the north. But ooh, theese boats can handle ruff water, true "offroader" out there. I wish I had money for one of that kind 😅🚤💪(ps, the 2x200(50 knots) or 2x225 engine setup makes the performance of the boat a beast in handeling) And also I remember, you dont have to have the solid back door, the whole back can be delivered with a removable "canvas" wall, for more spacy and practical setup.