Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 vs Sea-Doo Spark for 3 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 as gti hull and the Sea-Doo Spark for 3 2027 as spark hull, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sea-Doo Spark for 3 2027's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo GTI 130 2027 carries 19 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Sea-Doo Spark for 3 2027. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 GTI 130 2027 and its 130-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea-Doo Spark for 3 2027 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelGTI 130
ModelSpark for 3
Model Year2027
Model Year2027
Weight - Detail740.75 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail451.95 lbs. (205 kg)
Weight - kg336
Weight - kg205
Weight - lbs.740.75
Weight - lbs.451.95
UsePersonal watercraft
UsePersonal watercraft
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.06 m)
Length overall - Inches130.71
Length overall - Inches120.47
Length overall - Meters3.32
Length overall - Meters3.06
Length - Feet10.89
Length - Feet10.04
Beam - Inches49.21
Beam - Inches46.06
Beam - Meters1.25
Beam - Meters1.17
Height - Detail44.88 in. (1.14 m)
Height - Detail42.13 in. (1.07 m)
Height - Inches44.88
Height - Inches42.13
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Meters1.07
Body / Hull
Hull materialPolytec
Hull materialPolytec
Hull typeGTI hull
Hull typeSpark hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeJet propulsion
Drive typeJet propulsion
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel typeGasoline
Engine max130 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7.9
Horsepower130 hp
Horsepower90 hp
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine makeRotax
Engine makeRotax
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Engine model1000 ACE (1,000 cc)
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people3
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum capacity225 kg
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Storage152.8 L total
Storage2.7 L base storage, without optional front bin
Warranty Info
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Options / Other
OptionsFront-bin and lid organizers; tow-point cleat adapter; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; floorboard wedges; LinQ rear floating-mat holder.
OptionsOptional Convenience Package: 42 L front storage bin kit, boarding step, RF D.E.S.S. key, VTS (variable trim system). Total storage with front bin: 44.7 L.