{"id":44936,"date":"2026-07-27T19:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=44936"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:02:50","slug":"salpa-soleil-40-video-premium-cabin-rib-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/salpa-soleil-40-video-premium-cabin-rib-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Salpa Soleil 40 Video: Premium Cabin RIB Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eC1EAPrt1vg?si=dNuLQ0Ab6-IEZeTV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Soleil 40 Fills the Gap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salpa Soleil 40 expands the Italian builder\u2019s premium Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) range between the Soleil 33 and Soleil 42.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduced internationally in 2025, it combines overnight accommodation with day-cruising versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the company, the model features two cabins, a separate shower compartment, and generous outdoor living spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aft sunbed extends after anchoring, while solar panels help power onboard refrigerators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard equipment includes a bow thruster, joystick control, bucket seats, and a wet bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twin 350 hp outboards reportedly deliver a top speed of 47 knots, with cruising speeds between 28 and 36 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Soleil 40 is positioned as a practical upgrade for families seeking comfort without moving to a larger RIB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BoatFishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Greek <strong>Boat &amp; Fishing Magazine<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salpa is an Italian boat builder featured extensively on RIBsONLY.com. Click here to explore more Salpa videos: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/salpa\/\">Salpa RIB<\/a>s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After watching this video, you may want to learn more about buying a RIB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read this guide to build a reliable reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rib-buying-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-boat\/\">RIB Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Boat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Salpa Soleil 40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length overall x beam<\/td><td>11,88 m x 3,85 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EC dimension<\/td><td>9,99 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CE design category<\/td><td>B* &#8211; 14 persons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Layout<\/td><td>2 cabins + 1 bathroom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube<\/td><td>ORCA 866-8 Comp. D 74\/60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Empty weight<\/td><td>4.600 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hull<\/td><td>double step<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suggest engine<\/td><td>2 x 350 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum power<\/td><td>2 x 500 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>700 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water tank<\/td><td>160 l+ 25 l<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salpa.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary)<br>*<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/does-a-rib-exist-with-ce-a-certification-mine-has-b\/\">discover what this means<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Soleil 40 Fills the Gap The Salpa Soleil 40 expands the Italian builder\u2019s premium Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) range between the Soleil 33 and Soleil 42. Introduced internationally in 2025, it combines overnight accommodation with day-cruising versatility. According to the company, the model features two cabins, a separate shower compartment, and generous outdoor living spaces. 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