Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea-Doo Speedster (240HP) 2001 vs Sea-Doo Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea-Doo Speedster (240HP) 2001 vs Sea-Doo Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 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 (240HP) 2001 at 16,0 ft versus Sea-Doo Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 at 19,0 ft. At 171 lbs and 227 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 Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 tops out at 240 hp. Engine specs for the Sea-Doo Speedster (240HP) 2001 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 Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea-Doo Speedster (240HP) 2001 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea-Doo Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea-Doo Utopia 205 (240hp) 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea-Doo Speedster (240HP) 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSpeedster (240HP)
ModelUtopia 205 (240hp)
Model Year2001
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam 7'7" (2.31m)
Beam8 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise20 degrees
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail12" (30.5cm)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1710 lbs. (777kgs)
Weight - Detail2,270 lbs
Weight - kg775.64
Weight - kg1029.65
Weight - lbs.171
Weight - lbs.227
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail16 ft.6 in. (5.03m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches237
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury M2 Jet Drive, V6
Engine/s standard240 hp EFI Mercury M? Jet Drive, V-6
Trim systemManual Adjustable Trim Plate
Trim systemManual Adjustable Trim Plate
ExhaustPower tuned Dual Muffler, through transom
ExhaustPower tuned dual-muffler, through-transom
Impeller7.25" diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
Impeller7.25 in. diameter, 4 blade variable pitch, stainless steel
Intake grate"Hydro-Surge" weedless
Intake grate"Hydro-Surge" weedless
Jet pumpMixed flow, high volume
Jet pumpMixed flow, high volume
Fuel system240HP EFI Multi-point injection
Fuel systemElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151L)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
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, Charging System 240hp EFI = 40 amp 12-volt
BatteryElectric, charging system 240 hp EFI = 40 amp, Battery 12-volt
LubricationVariable Ratio Oil Injection, Gear Driven
LubricationVariable Rate Oil Injection, Gear Driven
Engine maxnot available
Engine max240 hp
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (410kgs)
Maximum capacity1,320 lbs
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people8