Sea-Doo 200 Speedster   2012 boat specs
Sea-Doo
Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012
2012
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Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 boat specs
Sea-Doo
Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027
2027
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Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 vs Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat

The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 as modified vee and the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 as st3 hull, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.

The Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 tops out at 230 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 carries 44 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Sea-Doo GTX 230 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 200 Speedster 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea-Doo GTX 230 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 200 Speedster 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo GTX 230 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
MakeSea-Doo
MakeSea-Doo
Model200 Speedster?
ModelGTX 230
Model Year2012
Model Year2027
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail828.94 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg376
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.828.94
Usenot available
UsePersonal watercraft
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.25
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches49.21
Deadrise21℃
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 - Detail2,770 lbs. (1,256 kg) 2,830 lbs. (1,284 kg) with tower
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2830
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19.75
Length - Feet11.32
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters3.45
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches135.83
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 materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeST3 hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelFuel-injected, 1503 Rotax® 4-TEC®, 1,494 cc, 3-cylinders
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Engine/s standardTwin 1.5 l supercharged high output
Engine/s standardSingle engine
ImpellerStainless steel, 159 ? 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 - Detail44 gal. (166.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGasoline
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet propulsion
Battery12V
Batterynot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower230 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeRotax
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Storage46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)
Storage98.9 L total
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs. (619 kg)
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum people7
Maximum people3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle axle, swing-away tongue, disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightNo Tower: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) Tower Down: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) Tower Up: 9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) 20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m) with tongue folded
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,095 lbs. (1,857 kg) 4,115 lbs. (1,885 kg) with tower
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Warranty Info
Warrantynot available
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsLinQ front supports; removable storage-bin and mesh organizers; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; touring windshield; floorboard wedges; audio; rear floating-mat holder.

Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 vs Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 or the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027?
The Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 is the longer of the two at 19,8 feet overall. The Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 comes in at 11,3 feet, making it roughly 8,4 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 has a documented max rating of 230 hp. Engine specifications for the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 is certified for 3. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 measures 96" wide, compared to 49" for the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 or the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027?
The Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 has the bigger tank at 44 gallons, versus 19 gallons on the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027. That 25-gallon difference translates to roughly 76–127 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 and Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Sea-Doo 200 Speedster 2012 and the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 are built by Sea-Doo. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.