05/06/2026
XO chooses aluminum as the construction material for every hull in its range. A choice that defines the aesthetic of the boat and what happens to it after years at sea.
Unlike fiberglass, aluminum does not require molds to build, each hull is crafted piece by piece by skilled hands, a process that also releases significantly fewer volatile substances into the air during production. When it hits a shallow bottom or a rock it absorbs the impact without compromising the structure. Fiberglass in the same circumstances tends to crack or splinter in a much less predictable way.
It is the same reason why superyacht builders choose aluminum. Less maintenance, fewer unexpected problems, more years at sea.