Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 vs Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 vs Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 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 Speedster 200 2004 at 19,0 ft versus Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 tips the scales at 277 lbs — 106 lbs more than the Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 at 171 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 tops out at 170 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Speedster 200 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo Speedster SK 1999 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSpeedster 2
ModelSpeedster SK
Model Year2004
Model Year1999
Measurements / Dimensions
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail2,770 lbs
Weight - Detail1,710 lbs. (777 kgs)
Weight - kg1256.45
Weight - kg775.64
Weight - lbs.277
Weight - lbs.171
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches198
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.03
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Rotax 4-TEC, 4 stroke, 3 cylinder (per engine)
Engine/s standardTwin Rotax 718 cc, Twin Cylinder, Two Stroke, Liquid Cooled, and R.A.V.E
Trim systemInlet Clearance System
Trim systemnot available
ExhaustPower tuned dual-muffler, through-transom
Exhaustnot available
ImpellerStainless steel, progressive pitch
ImpellerProgressive pitch, stainless steel
Intake grate155 mm
Intake gratenot available
Jet pumpAxial flow, single-stage
Jet pumpAxial flow, single stage
Fuel system310 direct injection
Fuel systemMikuni BN 40-38 per engine with accelerator pumps
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
BatteryElectric with D.E.S.S
Battery12-volt
Lubrication4 cycle
LubricationVariable Rate Oil Injection
Oil capacity - Detail0.9
Oil capacity - Detail2.3
Oil capacity - Liters3.41
Oil capacity - Liters8.71
Engine maxnot available
Engine max170 hp
Operational Info
Storage46 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (410 kgs)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4