Tesoro T40 GTS Video Review: An Outdoor TV and 31 Knots in a Chop
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough8 min read
The Tesoro T40 GTS is a 40 ft dayboat built in Spain, on a newly redesigned hull. This one has twin Mercury 425 V10 outboards, 850 hp in all. We walked a brand new boat in Miami, from the hydraulic swim platform to the separate shower below. A TV rises from the cockpit, a coffee station pops up next to the helm and there are two cabins below. Then we took her out into a 2 to 3 ft chop, where she ran at 26 knots into the waves and 31 knots with them, with no banging and no spray.
A lot of boat packed into 40 ft
We started at the stern, where the hydraulic swim platform lowers into the water and the twin V10s sit behind a sunbed with a movable backrest. The cockpit has a table on an electric column, a TV that rises from a lid and a coffee station by the helm. Below deck the redesigned hull has long side windows, so both cabins get daylight. We only planned to film some running shots, but the chop was so good we drove her ourselves.
What stood out on board
- An outdoor TVPush a button and a TV rises from a lid in the cockpit. We have not seen that on a European dayboat before.
- A coffee station by the helmA Nespresso machine and branded cups rise from the counter at the push of a button.
- 31 knots in a 3 ft chopOn our sea trial off Miami she ran at 26 knots into the waves and 31 knots with them, with no banging.
- A dry rideNo spray came over the tall windshield, and nothing rattled below deck.
- A separate shower on a 40-footerThe head has marble walls and a shower behind its own door, with room for a 6 ft 2 in adult.
- A touchscreen TV in the cabinIt looks like a mirror when off, and works like a tablet when on.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 40 ft 7 in (12.36 m) | A lot of deck for a 40-footer |
| Beam | 12 ft 1 in (3.68 m) | Room for dining for six |
| Draft | 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m) | Shallow anchorages and beaches |
| Dry weight | 8 t (17,637 lb) | Light enough for twin outboards |
| Tanks | 262 gal fuel, 69 gal water | Miami to Bimini and back |
| Power (as filmed) | 2x Mercury Verado 425 V10, 850 hp | Twin 300s and 350s are also offered |
| Speed (our test) | 26 kn into the waves, 31 kn (36 mph) with them | Measured in a 2 to 3 ft chop off Miami |
| Quoted top speed | About 45 kn (as quoted on board) | Depends on load, not measured |
| Layout | Owner's queen, twin guest cabin, one head | Sleeps four for a weekend |
| Helm | Garmin 16 in screen, joystick with Skyhook | Holds position while you wait |
| Hardtop | Carbon fibre, full beam, with windows and LEDs | Shade from the helm to the side decks |
| Docking | Sleipner bow thruster, chain counter | Easy handling in tight marinas |
Swim platform and aft sunbed
The hydraulic swim platform rises to make stepping off easy, or lowers into the water. The twin V10s sit right behind the aft sunbed.
- Fender storage.Under the sunbed, easy to reach.
- Sunbed.The backrest moves so it faces aft or toward the table.
- Gates.Small gates on both sides.
- Bimini.An electric shade for anchor, not for full speed.
Cockpit and galley
The cockpit seats three a side around a table with a carbon fibre inlay. The table sits on an electric column and lowers to make a sunbed.
- Outdoor TV.Rises from a lid behind the seats.
- Galley.A sink and a prep area under fold-down covers.
- Coffee station.A Nespresso machine that rises at the push of a button.
- Ice maker.A Vitrifrigo unit under the sink.
- Fridge.Under the helm seats, tall enough for champagne bottles.
- Comfort.High backrests, power sockets, speakers and LED lights.
Helm
The helm seats have bolsters that fold up so you can lean, and a footrest. The suede-like trim is not just for looks, it also stops you sliding.
- Controls.Throttles, joystick with Skyhook and a Sleipner bow thruster.
- Screens.Garmin 16 in displays and a wireless charger.
- Navigation.Chain counter, compass and a Garmin VHF.
- Hardtop.Carbon fibre, full beam, with windows and LED strips.
Bow and systems room
A couple of steps lead up to a big bow sunbed with backrests at both ends. Carbon fibre poles hold a Bimini for shade at the bow.
- Audio.Fusion controls and speakers by the sunbed.
- Lighting.Pop-up lights at the back and front of the sunbed.
- Anchor.Chain, fenders and the winch under one lid.
- Cleats.Blacked out, with a rail to protect the lines.
- Systems room.Generator, batteries and storage for snorkel gear.
Below deck
A sliding door opens to the cabin, with plenty of headroom inside. The redesigned hull has long side windows that bring daylight into both cabins.
Owner's cabin
- Bed.A queen, with suede side panels.
- TV.A touchscreen that looks like a mirror when off.
- Privacy.Electric shades on both sides.
Guest cabin
- Beds.Two singles under the cockpit, with suede trim.
- Charging.USB-A and USB-C between the beds.
Head
- Shower.Separate, with a handheld wand and room to stand.
- Finish.Marble walls, carried onto the door.
- Air.Two portholes and its own AC.
Sea trial off Miami
We had planned only to shoot running footage, but with a 2 to 3 ft chop outside we drove her ourselves. Nothing came loose below deck.
- Planing.On the plane by 15 knots.
- Into the waves.26 knots with no banging and no spray.
- With the waves.29 to 31 knots (36 mph) without dipping the bow.
- Hardtop.Stayed solid the whole run.
The T40 GTS packs a lot into 40 ft. The TV in the cockpit, the coffee station by the helm and the table that turns into a sunbed make the deck work at anchor. Below, two cabins and a separate shower with marble walls are rare at this size. On our sea trial she ran at 31 knots through a 3 ft chop with no banging and no spray, and nothing moved below deck. If you are shopping for a boat around 40 ft, put this one on your list.
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