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BWA GTO 27.8 (GTO 278)

The BWA GTO 27.8 (GTO 278) is a RIB with a 8.5 m length overall and a 3.1 m beam.

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.5 m
Hull length
7.75 m
Beam
3.1 m
Max power
300 hp
Number of engines
1
Persons
18
Dry weight
1,200 kg
Fuel
350 L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the GTO 27.8 (GTO 278) against 3D Tender Dream 850 · Grand Marine Golden Line G850 · Zodiac Nautic Pro 850, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicGTO 27.8 (GTO 278)3D Tender Dream 850Grand Marine Golden Line G850Zodiac Nautic Pro 850
Length overall m8.58.58.58.5
Beam m3.13.192.953
Max power hp300350400500
Dry weight kg1,2001,1801,2001,450
Fuel L350300300400
Deadrise °n/an/a2524

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Technical specifications

Minimum power150 hp
Recommended power225 hp

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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