Sea-Doo
  • Watercraft
    • Watercraft showroom
    • Luxury Performance
      • GTX Limited iS 255

        • GTX Limited iS 255
          Featuring iControl, the world’s most advanced watercraft system, including Intelligent Brake & Reverse and Intelligent Suspension.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $19,799
      • GTX 215/155

        • GTX 215/155
          With all the comfort and features, you'll want for the week-end to last forever
          Available with 215 or 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $12,799
    • Musclecraft
      • RXT iS 255

        • RXT iS 255
          255 horses. 3 seats. Plus iControl. Calling it the best is an understatement.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $17,999
      • RXT-X 255

        • RXT-X 255
          The ultimate off-shore performer with fighter-jet handling and seating for 3.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $16,399
      • RXT 215

        • RXT 215
          Pulse-pounding 3-seater with aggressive handling .
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $14,399
      • RXP-X 255

        • RXP-X 255
          The most electrifying 2-seater buoy-course blaster.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $16,099
      • RXP 215

        • RXP 215
          Sleek 2-seater with agile handling and raw power.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $14,399
    • Recreation
      • GTI SE 155/130

        • GTI SE 155/130
          Combines stability, handling and loads of family features.
          Available with 155 or 130 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $10,399
      • GTI 130

        • GTI 130
          10 years of family fun at an affordable price.
          With 130 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $9,399
    • Sport
      • WAKE PRO 215

        • WAKE PRO 215
          The first and only watercraft designed specifically for wake sports.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $15,599
      • WAKE 155

        • WAKE 155
          The coolest and most affordable way to be initiated to wakesports.
          With 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $11,999
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  • Sport Boats
    • Sport Boats showroom
    • Luxury Performance
      • 205 UTOPIA SE

        • 205 UTOPIA SE
          The epitome of power and uncompromising luxury.
          Available with 430 or 310 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $38,499
    • Musclecraft
      • 200 SPEEDSTER

        • 200 SPEEDSTER
          An aggressive, agile beast with room for 7 thrill jockeys.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $38,599
      • 150 SPEEDSTER

        • 150 SPEEDSTER
          Compact, nimble 15-footer with a razor-tight handling.
          Available with 255, 215 or 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $18,999
    • Recreation
      • 230 CHALLENGER/SE

        • 230 CHALLENGER/SE
          More power and luxury for 2009. Ultimate boating excitement wrapped in 23 feet of comfort.
          Available with 510 or 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $39,999
      • 230 CHALLENGER SP

        • 230 CHALLENGER SP
          New for 2009. Wake boat attitude. Runabout versatility. Family value.
          Available with 430 or 310 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $47,499
      • 180 CHALLENGER/SE

        • 180 CHALLENGER/SE
          New fit and finish for 2009. Big on space and comfort, but not on price.
          Available with 255 or 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $25,199
      • ISLANDIA SE

        • ISLANDIA SE
          So many standard amenities onboard, it feels like an intimate resort.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $50,699
    • Sport
      • 230 WAKE

        • 230 WAKE
          Upgraded, redesigned, amped-up power pack– and room for 12.
          Available with 510 or 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $57,399
      • SPEEDSTER WAKE

        • SPEEDSTER WAKE
          20 feet of legendary sport boat designed for extreme wake action.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $48,499
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180 Challenger / 180 Challenger SE

KEY FEATURES

The legendary Rotax 4-TEC engines
New 255hp or 215 hp supercharged, intercooled Rotax 4-TEC engine (CARB 3-Star Certified).
Seating capacity
Provide comfortable seating for up to 8 persons.
Characteristics
Length: 17' 7" /5.36 m
Beam: 8' 2" / 2.49 m
Weight: 1,898 lbs /841 kg
SE: 1,913 lbs /868 kg
Bow filler cushion
Creates a convenient lounge area, ideal for sunbathing.
Walk-through transom
Provides easy access on and off boat.
Digital information center
18 function digital info center includes water temperature, hour meter and compass (19 function on SE model).
Bow and cockpit cover (SE model only)
Protect your boat against the elements.
Bimini top (SE model only)
Offers sun protection when eating, lounging or relaxing.
SE model also includes
  • 255 hp supercharged, intercooled Rotax 4-TEC power package (CARB 3-Star Certified) (optional)
  • Snap-in carpet
  • Stainless steel cup holders and pull-up cleats
  • Bow filler cushion
  • 19-Function digital info center includes water temperature, hour meter and compass Stereo remote
  • Backlit depth sounder
  • Speakers (4)
  • Bimini top
  • Foldable tower (optional)

OTHER FEATURES

AM/FM/CD stereo
Satellite-ready AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 port and 2 speakers. Provides quality sound entertainment.
Removable cooler
Provides convenient on-board storage for food and beverages.
Swivel bucket driver and passenger seat
Improves socialization by swiveling the seats to face the other passengers.
Snap-in carpet (optional)
Provides more comfort and effortless cleanup.
Abundant on-board storage
Offers secure storage: under seat, ski locker (locking), passenger console (locking), sun pad (locking).
Cockpit courtesy lights
Provides indirect lighting for nighttime boating.
Swim platform with 2-step ladder
Provides an easier and more comfortable reboarding in deep water.

SEA-DOO EXCLUSIVES

Direct Power
Unlike conventional props that disperse water, the Direct Drive Jet Propulsion System concentrates it into a powerful stream that not only... More ›
Less draft
Sea-Doo sport boat’s minimal 12-inch draft lets you explore areas other boats can’t. Rocks, boat ramps? Easily avoided. Shallow water? No problem.
Faster planing
Why would you want to be blind when you can choose not to? The faster your boat jumps on plane, the greater your visibility is. And with Sea-Doo’s direct... More ›
More peace of mind
Sea-Doo sport boats employ an internal impeller rather than an external propeller. That means no sharp edges or hard metal to threaten swimmers,... More ›
More horsepower
Nothing packs as much power into as compact a package as the proven, trusted, electronically fuel injected, supercharged, intercooled (SCIC)... More ›
Fuel Efficiency
Comparable horse power. Comparable fuel comsumption than a stern drive but more torque, better acceleration and much more fun
Smartest buy
Sea-Doo Sport Boats put stern drives to shame. With comparable horsepower and fuel consumption, they are quicker to plane, accelerate faster and offer sports car-like handling - giving you more performance, more HP per dollar, more safety and a lot more fun for less money
Optional Custom Trailer
New for 2009, a trailer is available for most of the Sport Boat lineup.
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180 Challenger SE
Models 2009 2009
Length 18' 17' 7''
Power (hp) 220 215
Bimini top Optional Standard
Bow filler cushion Optional Standard
Snap-in carpet N/A Standard
Bow & cockpit cover Optional Standard
Speakers 2 4
Depth sounder Optional Standard
SS pull-up cleats Standard Standard
Walk-thru transom N/A Standard
Stereo remote Optional Standard
Water temperature Optional Standard
Trailer included Optional Standard
Standard MSRP $30,199+ $27,399
Total optional feature value ◊ $4,176 $0
Estimated value of unavailable features § $605 $0
Estimated value of engine upgrade * $0 $0
Total MSRP with equivalent configuration $34,980 $27,399
See how many more standard features you get on Sea-Doo sport boat for
$7,581
less than a comparable model.

More room.
More luxury.
More fun.
Best value.

For a comparable sport boat with all the same features you save $7,581
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The 180 Challenger SE comes with an optional 255 hp engine for an additional $2,200.

◊ Optional features: Value based on respective manufacturers Website information.
§ Unavailable features: Value based on industry average if items were available.
* Engine upgrade: Value based on industry average is $50 per hp with a plus or minus 10% buffer.

¤ All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. +Pricing of the referenced competitors' boats, optional features, unavailable features and engine upgrades is only publicly available in US dollars. In order to facilitate price comparison, BRP has converted all US dollar amounts into the corresponding Canadian dollar amount based upon the prevailing October 6, 2008 exchange rate at 1 USD = 1.10 CAD.

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