{"id":47449,"date":"2026-10-07T22:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=47449"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T20:37:26","slug":"salpa-soleil-21-5-rib-test-38-knots-with-150-hp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/salpa-soleil-21-5-rib-test-38-knots-with-150-hp\/","title":{"rendered":"Salpa Soleil 21.5 RIB Test: 38 Knots With 150 hp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vDoQtiS2hxQ?si=MMciaF5hJoieGaLv\" 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 all new Soleil 21.5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salpa Soleil 21.5 brings together smart design, practical comfort, and surprisingly sporty handling in a 7.10-metre RIB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salpa developed a dedicated hull with a central step to improve efficiency and reduce resistance through the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On board, you&#8217;ll find a well-designed helm for two, plenty of storage, a comfortable bow seating area, and a spacious aft sunbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put to the test off the Ligurian coast, the Soleil 21.5 reached an impressive 38 knots with just 150 hp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in choppy conditions, it remained stable, absorbed waves smoothly, and responded instantly to steering inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally impressive was its fuel economy, averaging around one litre per nautical mile at several cruising speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Small&#8221; in size, but with plenty of performance to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Trial Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine RPM<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Speed (knots)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel consumption (l\/h)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not specified<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not specified<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">18<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not specified<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">23<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">28<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,800<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vDoQtiS2hxQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\/@nonsolomaretv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>NonsolomareTV<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve published man videos of this Italian brand: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/salpa\/\">Salpa<\/a><\/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\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-does-rib-stand-for\/\">What Does RIB Stand For?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-does-a-rib-work\/\">How Does a RIB Work?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-size-rib-do-i-need\/\">What Size RIB Do I Need?<\/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><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Salpa Soleil 21.5<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7.12 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.75 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EC certification length<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6.47 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube material<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hypalon ORCA 1670 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube diameter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">60 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hull design<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Single-step hull<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Recommended engine power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">150 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum engine power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">200 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">150 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Freshwater capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">50 L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum persons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design category<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CE Category B*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salpa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ce-categories-for-ribs-explained\/\">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 all new Soleil 21.5 The Salpa Soleil 21.5 brings together smart design, practical comfort, and surprisingly sporty handling in a 7.10-metre RIB. 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