Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 vs Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 vs Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 at 22,0 ft versus Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 305 lbs and 277 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 carries a rated maximum of 240 hp. Engine data for the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 carries 55 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005. 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 (240HP) 2001 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Islandia (240HP) 2001 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 Speedster 200 (370 hp) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelIslandia (240HP)
ModelSpeedster? 200 (370 hp)
Model Year2001
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383 kg)
Weight - Detail2,770 lbs. (1,256 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1256.45
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.277
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters6.02
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches237
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury M2 Jet Drive, V6
Engine/s standardTwin Supercharged 185 hp Rotax? 4-TEC? 4-Stroke, 6-Cylinder, 2,996 cc, 370 hp (3-Cylinder, 1,498 cc, 185 hp per engine)
Trim systemManual adjustable trim Plate
Trim systemnot available
ExhaustPower tuned dual-muffler, through transom
ExhaustDual mufflers
Impeller7.25 in. diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
ImpellerStainless steel, progressive pitch
Intake grate"Hydro-Surge" weedless
Intake grateInlet Clearance System
Jet pumpJet pump mixed flow, high volume
Jet pumpAxial flow, single-stage
Fuel systemEFI Multi-point injection
Fuel systemMPI fuel injection
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (205 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max240 hp
Engine maxnot available
BatteryElectric, Charging System 240 hp EFI = 40 amp, 12-volt
BatteryElectric with D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System) / 12 volt
LubricationVariable Rate Oil Injection, Gear Driven
LubricationDry sump oil system
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Detail0.9
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Oil capacity - Liters3.41
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
Storage46 cu. ft. (1.30 cu. m)