Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 vs Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 as modified vee and the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 as gti hull, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
The Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 tops out at 170 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 carries 30 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo 180 Challenger SE 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 17,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model180 Challenger SE
ModelGTI SE 170
Model Year2012
Model Year2027
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail760.59 lbs. (345 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg345
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.760.59
Usenot available
UsePersonal watercraft
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters1.25
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches49.21
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,913 lbs. (868 kg) no tower 1,948 lbs. (884 kg) with tower
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg883.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1948
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17.58
Length - Feet10.89
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.36 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Meters3.32
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inches130.71
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail44.88 in. (1.14 m)
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches44.88
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.14
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialPolytec
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeGTI hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelFuel-injected, 1503 Rotax® 4-TEC®, 1,494 cc, 3-cylinders
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Engine/s standard1.5 l supercharged or 1.5 l high output (optional)
Engine/s standardSingle engine
ImpellerStainless steel, 161 ? 0.07 mm outside diameter, reverse system
Impellernot available
Jet pumpAxial flow, single stage
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel system87 octane minimum, 91 octane recommended
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.7 gal. (112.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGasoline
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet propulsion
Battery12V
Batterynot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max170 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower170 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeRotax
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Storage23 cu. ft. (0.65 m³)
Storage152.8 L total
Maximum capacity1,383 lbs. (627 kg)
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum people8
Maximum people3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle axle, swing-away tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightNo Tower: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) Tower Down: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) Tower Up: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) 19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m) with tongue folded
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,843 lbs. (1,290 kg) no tower 2,878 lbs. (1,306 kg) with tower
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Warranty Info
Warrantynot available
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsOptional 100 W Bluetooth audio system.