Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 measures 22,0 feet overall (2003), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 at 17,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 tips the scales at 1 948 lbs — 1 643 lbs more than the Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 at 305 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 tops out at 240 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 carries 55 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012. 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 Islandia (240 hp) 2003 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Islandia (240 hp) 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo 180 SP 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model180 SP
ModelIslandia (240 hp)
Model Year2012
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,948 lbs. (884 kg)
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs
Weight - kg883.6
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.1948
Weight - lbs.305
Length - Feet17.58
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.36 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelFuel-injected, 1503 Rotax® 4-TEC®, 1,494 cc, 3-cylinders
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard1.5 l supercharged high output
Engine/s standardMercury M? Jet Drive, V6, EFI
ImpellerStainless steel, 161 ? 0.07 mm outside diameter, reverse system
Impeller7.25 in. diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
Jet pumpAxial flow, single stage
Jet pumpJet pump mixed flow, high volume
Fuel system87 octane minimum, 91 octane recommended
Fuel systemOptiMax- 2-stage direct injection
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.7 gal. (112.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Battery12V
BatteryElectric/12-volt
Trim systemnot available
Trim systemManual Adjustable Trim Plate
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustPower tuned dual-muffler, through transom
Intake gratenot available
Intake grate"Hydro-Surge" weedless
Engine maxnot available
Engine max240 hp
Lubricationnot available
LubricationVariable Ratio Oil Injection, Gear Driven
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Storage23 cu. ft. (0.65 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,383 lbs. (627 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle axle, swing-away tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightTower Down: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) Tower Up: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) No Tower: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 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 - Weight2,878 lbs. (1,306 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsMooring Cover