Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 at 20,5 ft versus Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 274 lbs less than the Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 at 31 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 (240HP) 2000 tops out at 240 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 carries 55 gallons versus 44 gallons in the Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 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 (240HP) 2000 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2000 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 210 Challenger SE Supercharged 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model210 Challenger SE Supercharged
ModelIslandia (240HP)
Model Year2012
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) no tower 3,180 lbs. (1,442 kg) with tower
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1383 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.305
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
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 standardTwin 1.5 l supercharged
Engine/s standardMercury M2 Jet Drive, V6
ImpellerStainless steel, 159 ? 0.07 mm outside diameter, reverse system
Impeller7.25 in. diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
Jet pumpAxial flow, single stage
Jet pumpAxial flow, high volume
Fuel system87 octane minimum, 91 octane recommended
Fuel systemEFI Multi-point EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal. (166.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (205 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Battery12V
BatteryElectric, with auto prime and turn key / 12-volt
Trim systemnot available
Trim systemAdjustable Trim Plate
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustDual Muffler, through transom
Engine maxnot available
Engine max240 hp
Lubricationnot available
LubricationVariable Rate Oil Injection, Gear Driven
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Storage56.65 cu. ft. (1.6 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTandem axles, single disc brakes, swing-away tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightNo Tower: 6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Tower Down: 8 ft. (2.44 m) Tower Up: 9 ft. 9.5 in. (2.98 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m) with tongue folded
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,070 lbs. (1,846 kg) no tower 4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg) with tower
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsGalvanized Trailer (additional cost)