About this boat
The BWA GTO 278 is an open RIB with a console from the GTO range, featuring ample storage space and an ergonomic layout. The eighth-generation GTO range was unveiled at the Genoa Boat Show in September 2025 and will be available from 2026.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 7.75 m
- Beam
- 3.10 m
- Weight
- 1,200 kg
- Max. persons
- 18
Engine and power
- Max. power
- 300 hp
- Fuel tank
- 350 l
Hull and construction
- Hull material
- GRP
Full description
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The fibreglass hull measures 8.50 metres overall, with a CE length of 7.75 metres and a beam of 3.10 metres. According to the yard, it weighs around 1,200 kilograms.
The GTO 278 is designed for outboard engines. BWA recommends 225 hp, with a minimum of 150 hp and a maximum of 300 hp. The fuel tank has a capacity of 350 litres.
BWA states a capacity of eighteen passengers; no CE design category is specified. There are sleeping areas at the front and rear, with an extension for the rear sleeping area.
Standard equipment includes, amongst other things, a complete steering console, a shower system with a pressure booster, a bow with an electric windlass, an integrated swim platform and a table at the stern. The tube comes in Fabric Impression Military as standard.




