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BWA Premium 40

The BWA Premium 40 is a RIB with a 12.4 m length overall and a 3.9 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group5,000 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 3,700 to 4,500 kg
  • The largest fuel tank900 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 650 to 750 L

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
12.4 m
Hull length
11.98 m
Beam
3.9 m
Max power
900 hp
Number of engines
2
Persons
16
Dry weight
5,000 kg
Fuel
900 L
Water tank
150 L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Premium 40 against Lomac Nautica S.r.l. GranTurismo 12.0 · Salpa Soleil 42 · Capelli Tempest 40, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicPremium 40Lomac Nautica S.r.l. GranTurismo 12.0Salpa Soleil 42Capelli Tempest 40
Length overall m12.412.512.7512.9
Beam m3.93.583.953.54
Persons people16201618
Max power hp9001,0501,350850
Dry weight kg5,0003,7004,5003,900
Fuel L900650750650

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Technical specifications

Minimum power500 hp
Recommended power700 hp
Cabins1
Heads1

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingOffshore trips

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