Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 2027 vs Sea-Doo RXP-X Senna 350 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 2027 as st3 hull and the Sea-Doo RXP-X Senna 350 2027 as t3-r hull, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Sea-Doo RXP-X Senna 350 2027 has a 180-hp advantage over the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 2027's 170-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 19 gal and 19 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 2027 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Sea-Doo RXP-X Senna 350 2027 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 Explorer Pro 170 2027 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 2027 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 3 passengers and at 12,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo RXP-X Senna 350 2027 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
ModelExplorer Pro 170
ModelRXP-X Senna 350
Model Year2027
Model Year2027
Weight - Detail879.64 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - Detail778.23 lbs. (353 kg)
Weight - kg399
Weight - kg353
Weight - lbs.879.64
Weight - lbs.778.23
UsePersonal watercraft
UsePersonal watercraft
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
Length overall - Inches146.85
Length overall - Inches130.71
Length overall - Meters3.73
Length overall - Meters3.32
Length - Feet12.24
Length - Feet10.89
Beam - Inches49.61
Beam - Inches49.21
Beam - Meters1.26
Beam - Meters1.25
Height - Detail55.12 in. (1.4 m)
Height - Detail43.7 in. (1.11 m)
Height - Inches55.12
Height - Inches43.7
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Meters1.11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeST3 hull
Hull typeT3-R hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeJet propulsion
Drive typeJet propulsion
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel typeGasoline
Engine max170 hp
Engine max350 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Horsepower170 hp
Horsepower350 hp
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine makeRotax
Engine makeRotax
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people1
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Storage198.9 L total incl LinQ Explorer bag
Storage153.7 L total
Warranty Info
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Options / Other
OptionsLinQ front support/cup-holder or rod-holder mounts; removable storage-bin organizer; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; premium audio system; LinQ rear floating-mat holder.
OptionsFront-bin and lid organizers; tow-point cleat adapter; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; wind deflectors; LinQ rear floating-mat holder.