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Capelli Tempest 40

The Capelli Tempest 40 is a RIB with a 12.9 m length overall and a 3.54 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers less

  • The narrowest for its length3.54 mless drag and windage, but less interior volumerivals: 3.58 to 4.57 m

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
12.9 m
Beam
3.54 m
Max power
850 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B
Persons
18
Dry weight
3,900 kg
Fuel
650 L
Water tank
140 L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Tempest 40 against Zar Formenti ZAR Imagine 130 · Salpa Soleil 42 · Lomac Nautica S.r.l. GranTurismo 12.0, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicTempest 40Zar Formenti ZAR Imagine 130Salpa Soleil 42Lomac Nautica S.r.l. GranTurismo 12.0
Length overall m12.91312.7512.5
Beam m3.544.573.953.58
Persons people18181620
Max power hp8501,3001,3501,050
Dry weight kg3,900n/a4,5003,700
Fuel L6501,150750650

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Technical specifications

Tube fabricNéoprène-Hypalon ORCA (Luxury Line)
PropulsionOutboard
Berths2
Fuel (standard)650 L
Standard equipmentBow cabin with sofa double bed, private toilette with WC and sink, hydraulic steering with power assist, electric winch 800 W, waste septic tank
Naval architectNavaldesign&Consulting
Model rangeLuxury Line

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingOffshore trips

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