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Selva Sea Bass 5: specifications

The Selva Sea Bass 5 is an outboard rated at 5 hp with single-cylinder architecture.

Head to head with its direct rivals ↓

The essentials

Ahead in this comparison

  • Dry weight23 kgrivals: 25 to 27 kg

Key figures

Power
5hp
Dry weight
23kg
Displacement
118cm³
Alternator output
n/a
Indicative price
1,299
Maximum warranty
5years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2026.

Manufacturer's official documentation. The original document link has not yet been recorded for this page.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Listino Selva 2026 (IT). Indicative source price: request a quote for your country, date and required configuration.

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureL1
Cylinders1
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement118 cm³
Bore × stroke56 × 48 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm5000–5500 rpm
Specific output42 hp/L
Fuel system1 carburateur
Min. fuelRON 95 mini

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,31:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice 3 pales avec moyeu amortisseur
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsC. / L.

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)23 kg (Version de base)
Power-to-weight ratio0.22 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)n/a
Amps per horsepowern/a

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)No
ControlBarre franche
Steeringn/a
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price1,299 €
Cost per horsepower260 €/hp
Base warranty5 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)5 years

Head to head with its direct rivals

Prices, warranties and test conditions are not harmonised. They remain visible but do not determine strengths or rankings.

Side-by-side figures for the Sea Bass 5 against Honda BF5 · Mercury FourStroke 5 · Suzuki DF5A, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionSea Bass 5Honda BF5Mercury FourStroke 5Suzuki DF5A
Power hp5555
Dry weight kg23272625
Power / weight hp/kg0.220.190.190.2
Cost per hp €/hp260332342336
Base warranty years5325

An index requires at least two criteria documented for every compared engine. “n/a” means the available data cannot assess this use; it is not a poor rating.

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