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Salpa Soleil 30

The Salpa Soleil 30 is a RIB with a 9.1 m length overall and a 3.21 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group2,200 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 1,600 to 2,000 kg
  • The sharpest transom deadrise30 °a more seakindly hull in chop, less stable at anchorrivals: 21 to 26 °

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
9.1 m
Hull length
7.99 m
Beam
3.21 m
Max power
450 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B
Persons
14
Dry weight
2,200 kg
Fuel
400 L
Water tank
70 L
Deadrise
30 °
Model year
2020

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Soleil 30 against Highfield Boats Sport 900 · BWA GTO 30.8 · SACS Marine Strider 900, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicSoleil 30Highfield Boats Sport 900BWA GTO 30.8SACS Marine Strider 900
Length overall m9.19.129.159.03
Beam m3.213.13.33.2
Max power hp450600400500
Dry weight kg2,2001,7801,6002,000
Fuel L400380365400
Deadrise °3026n/a21

How we compare →

Usage programmes

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