The semi-rigid for cruising comfort, BWA's line of business

BWA builds luxurious and comfortable RIBs for cruising, including the BWA 40, which offers up to two double cabins. Fabrice Boyer, from the Ribitaly S.R.L group, owner of the BWA RIB groups, explains to us what yachtsmen expect from cruising on a RIB.

What size RIB to choose for cruising? Is it important to have a cabin?

There are few boaters who sleep aboard their RIB. But they are looking for the absolute comfort and the many advantages of this type of boat. You can get much closer to the beach or the coast. With a 12 m semi-rigid outboard, you can practically beach. These boats are also more sporty, maneuverable, playful, fast and easy to move around.

The BWA 40, a 40-foot boat, offers two separate cabins - a children's cabin at the stern and a parents' cabin at the bow and a bathroom with shower. You can also dine inside. You can easily cruise with your family of 4 for a week or spend a few days on board.

BWA 40 Premium
BWA 40 Premium

The budget is also more important, it is necessary to count approximately 350 000 euros.

The BWA 30 Premium, which is 9.30 m long, also offers a cabin, but smaller. It is possible to spend a night at anchor quietly. The price is between 150,000 and 160,000 euros depending on the version.

BWA 30 Premium
BWA 30 Premium

What are the expectations of boaters who want to relax?

On this size of boat, boaters expect comfort and a fully equipped boat. These are luxury products, which can be customized according to the owner's tastes, whether in terms of equipment or colors.

In this price and equipment category, boaters want a boat where everything is included.

Cabine du BWA 40 Premium
Cabin of the BWA 40 Premium

How to equip your RIB for cruising?

Sun awnings and other biminis are essential on this type of boat. You will find on board all the expected comfort equipment: sunbathing shower, toilets, bunks, refrigerator, cooking, electric windlass, shore power... Even air conditioning to cool the cabins.

Un bloc cuisine tout équipé pour la préparation des repas
A fully equipped kitchen block for the preparation of meals
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