Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo FishPro Sport 170 2027 vs Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo FishPro Sport 170 2027 as st3 hull and the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 as gti hull, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 170 hp, the Sea-Doo FishPro Sport 170 2027 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027's 130-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.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea-Doo FishPro Sport 170 2027 and its 170-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 with its 130-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelFishPro Sport 170
ModelGTI 130
Model Year2027
Model Year2027
Weight - Detail850.98 lbs. (395 kg)
Weight - Detail740.75 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg395
Weight - kg336
Weight - lbs.850.98
Weight - lbs.740.75
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 - Detail45.28 in. (1.15 m)
Height - Detail44.88 in. (1.14 m)
Height - Inches45.28
Height - Inches44.88
Height - Meters1.15
Height - Meters1.14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialPolytec
Hull typeST3 hull
Hull typeGTI hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeJet propulsion
Drive typeJet propulsion
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel typeGasoline
Engine max170 hp
Engine max130 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Horsepower170 hp
Horsepower130 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 people3
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum capacity273 kg
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Storage153.9 L total incl LinQ fishing cooler
Storage152.8 L total
Warranty Info
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Options / Other
OptionsLinQ front mounts; removable storage-bin and mesh organizers; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; touring windshield; floorboard wedges; premium audio; rear floating-mat holder.
OptionsFront-bin and lid organizers; tow-point cleat adapter; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; floorboard wedges; LinQ rear floating-mat holder.