Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 vs Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 230 hp for the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 and 250 hp for the Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003 carries 55 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Sea-Doo GTX 230 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 Islandia (250 hp) 2003 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sea-Doo GTX 230 2027 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Islandia (250 hp) 2003 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 GTX 230 2027 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGTX 230
ModelIslandia (250 hp)
Model Year2027
Model Year2003
Weight - Detail828.94 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg376
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.828.94
Weight - lbs.not available
UsePersonal watercraft
Usenot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Inches135.83
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Meters3.45
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length - Feet11.32
Length - Feet22
Beam - Inches49.21
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Meters1.25
Beam - Meters2.59
Height - Detail44.88 in. (1.14 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Inches44.88
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Metersnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3050
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeST3 hull
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeJet propulsion
Drive typeJet Drive
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel typenot available
Engine max230 hp
Engine max250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine/s standardMercury M? Jet Drive, V6
Engine makeRotax
Engine makenot available
Engine model1630 ACE (1,630 cc)
Engine modelnot available
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Trim systemnot available
Trim systemManual Adjustable Trim Plate
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustPower tuned dual-muffler, through transom
Impellernot available
Impeller7.25 in. diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
Intake gratenot available
Intake grate"Hydro-Surge" weedless
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpJet pump mixed flow, high volume
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemOptiMax- 2-stage direct injection
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Batterynot available
BatteryElectric/12-volt
Lubricationnot available
LubricationVariable Ratio Oil Injection, Gear Driven
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people12
Maximum capacity273 kg
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs.
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storage98.9 L total
Storagenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal.
Warranty Info
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Warrantynot available
Options / Other
OptionsLinQ front supports; removable storage-bin and mesh organizers; ski pylon; wakeboard rack; boarding ladder; touring windshield; floorboard wedges; audio; rear floating-mat holder.
OptionsMooring Cover