Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 vs Sea-Doo Spark for 2 2027: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 as gti hull and the Sea-Doo Spark for 2 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 170 hp, the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 has a 110-hp advantage over the Sea-Doo Spark for 2 2027's 60-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 SE 170 2027 carries 19 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Sea-Doo Spark for 2 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 GTI SE 170 2027 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Sea-Doo Spark for 2 2027 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 2027 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 3 passengers and at 10,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo Spark for 2 2027 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGTI SE 170
ModelSpark for 2
Model Year2027
Model Year2027
Weight - Detail760.59 lbs. (345 kg)
Weight - Detail436.52 lbs. (198 kg)
Weight - kg345
Weight - kg198
Weight - lbs.760.59
Weight - lbs.436.52
UsePersonal watercraft
UsePersonal watercraft
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m)
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 3 in. (2.83 m)
Length overall - Inches130.71
Length overall - Inches111.42
Length overall - Meters3.32
Length overall - Meters2.83
Length - Feet10.89
Length - Feet9.28
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 max170 hp
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7.9
Horsepower170 hp
Horsepower60 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 people2
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum capacity160 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
OptionsOptional 100 W Bluetooth audio system.
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.