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Selva Spearfish 40 XS EFI: specifications

The Selva Spearfish 40 XS EFI is an outboard rated at 40 hp with inline four-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
40hp
Dry weight
162kg
Displacement
1,832cm³
Alternator output
35A
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
Displacement1,832 cm³
Bore × stroke81 × 88,9 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm3500–4500 rpm
Specific output22 hp/L
Fuel systemInjection électronique (EFI)
Min. fueln/a

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,15:1
Propeller configurationMono-hélice 3 pales avec moyeu amortisseur
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionNo
Available shaftsL. / XL.

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)162 kg (Version de base)
Power-to-weight ratio0.25 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)35 A
Amps per horsepower0.88 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)No
ControlCommande à distance
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 Spearfish 40 XS EFI against Hidea EF40 · Honda BF40 · Mercury FourStroke 40 EFI, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionSpearfish 40 XS EFIHidea EF40Honda BF40Mercury FourStroke 40 EFI
Power hp40404040
Dry weight kg16210396106
Power / weight hp/kg0.250.390.420.38
Alternator output A35n/a2218
Cost per hp €/hpn/an/a177201
Base warranty years5232

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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