Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 2027 vs Sea-Doo Speedster 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 2027 vs Sea-Doo Speedster 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 240 hp, the Sea-Doo Speedster 2003 has a 130-hp advantage over the Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 2027's 110-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 Speedster 2003 carries 40 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 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 Speedster 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 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 Speedster 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Speedster 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo Spark X Trixx for 3 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
ModelSpark X Trixx for 3
ModelSpeedster
Model Year2027
Model Year2003
Weight - Detail462.97 lbs. (210 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg210
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.462.97
Weight - lbs.not available
UsePersonal watercraft
Usenot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.06 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Inches120.47
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Meters3.06
Length overall - Meters5
Length - Feet10.04
Length - Feet16
Beam - Inches46.06
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Meters1.17
Beam - Meters2.31
Height - Detail42.91 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Inches42.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 7 in.
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
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 - Detail1,170 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1170
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialPolytec
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSpark hull
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeJet propulsion
Drive typeJet Drive
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel typenot available
Engine max110 hp
Engine max240 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7.9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Horsepower110 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardSingle engine
Engine/s standardEFI Mercury M? Jet Drive, V-6
Engine makeRotax
Engine makenot available
Engine model1000 ACE (1,000 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 pumpMixed Flow, High Volume
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemEFI Multi-point injection
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Batterynot available
BatteryElectric/12 volt
Lubricationnot available
LubricationVariable Rate Oil Injection, Gear Driven
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people5
Maximum capacity225 kg
Maximum capacity905 lbs.
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storage2.7 L base storage, without optional front bin
Storagenot available
Warranty Info
Warranty2 year BRP limited watercraft warranty
Warrantynot available
Options / Other
OptionsOptional X Model equipment: BRP portable audio system, colored-in deck, speed regulator. Optional 42 L front bin increases total storage to 44.7 L.
OptionsBimini Top Mooring Cover