Ultimate BoatingSelva Sei Whale 175 XS EFI

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Selva Sei Whale 175 XS EFI: specifications

The Selva Sei Whale 175 XS EFI is an outboard rated at 175 hp with inline four-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
175hp
Dry weight
227kg
Displacement
2,785cm³
Alternator output
41.7A
Indicative price
n/a
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)

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureL4
Cylinders4
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement2,785 cm³
Bore × stroke96 × 96,2 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output63 hp/L
Fuel systemInjection électronique (EFI)
Min. fueln/a

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio1,86:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice 3 pales avec moyeu amortisseur
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsXL.

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)227 kg (Version de base)
Power-to-weight ratio0.77 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)41.7 A
Amps per horsepower0.24 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)Yes
ControlCommande à distance électronique Drive By Wire
Steeringn/a
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public pricen/a
Cost per horsepowern/a
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 Sei Whale 175 XS EFI against Hidea EF175 · Mercury Pro XS V6 175 · Suzuki DF175A, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionSei Whale 175 XS EFIHidea EF175Mercury Pro XS V6 175Suzuki DF175A
Power hp175175175175
Dry weight kg227226213235
Power / weight hp/kg0.770.770.820.74
Alternator output A42n/a8544
Cost per hp €/hpn/an/a151118
Base warranty years5235

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