Sea-Doo GTR 230 PWC For Sale

The Sea-Doo GTR 230 is the supercharged flagship of Sea-Doo's mid-sized GTI series and the cheapest entry into the brand's performance lineup. For 2020 it received its first full redesign in nearly a decade, arriving in late 2019 on an entirely new GTI platform. It seats three and is rated to carry up to 602 pounds, which makes it a hot rod the whole family can ride rather than a single-purpose race ski. In Australia it has been the biggest-selling personal watercraft, sold in a yellow and black color and trim combination that carried over into the 2021 GTR 230. The 2020 GTR 230 launched with an MSRP of $12,399, keeping it among Sea-Doo's most competitively priced supercharged machines.

The GTR 230 is powered by a supercharged, intercooled 1630cc (1638) three-cylinder Rotax ACE engine producing 230 horsepower, replacing the earlier supercharged 1500 ACE that also made 230 hp but had to work harder to do it. The larger displacement and lower-compression cast pistons let it run on 87 octane and build torque earlier, with boost coming in around 42 mph. Top speed runs to about 100 km/h depending on fuel load, rider weight and conditions; pre-production units detuned by 300 rpm clicked off 63.1 mph, with production examples reaching roughly 8,000 rpm and another 2 to 3 mph. The previous-generation GTR X 230 on the 1500 ACE recorded a GPS-confirmed 68.8 mph once broken in, ran 0–60 mph in just over five seconds and sold for $13,099 in 2017. The fuel capacity is a 15.9-gallon (60-litre) cell.

The helm uses a 4.5-inch digital display that is glare resistant and easy to read, flanked by Sea-Doo's intelligent throttle control. Riders toggle between eco, sport and slow modes; slow mode acts as a no-wake setting, holding 1 to 9 mph without squeezing the trigger and letting you cap a maximum top speed for less experienced riders. An updated iBR intelligent brake and reverse system stops the ski in roughly half the distance of many rivals thanks to its bucket design and fast activation. The 100-watt BRP premium sound system is available but not standard; on Australian models a pair of factory-fitted Bluetooth speakers added about $1,000.

The 2020 GTR 230 measures 130.6 inches long, 49.2 inches wide and is nearly an inch taller than the prior model, while dropping to a dry weight of 774 pounds, 33 pounds lighter than the previous 870. Storage grew about 30% to 42.5 gallons, much of it in a large glovebox with a padded, watertight foam box, plus an 8.8-litre pocket with a waterproof compartment for a phone, wallet or keys; the front storage area holds 152 litres. The fuel filler sits high near the handlebars under the hood cover, which suits refueling on the water. The flat rear deck accepts Sea-Doo's LinQ accessories, including a 4-gallon fuel caddy and a cooler, and the rear seat can be removed for one-up riding. A redesigned nose guard with integrated grips and hard-mounted tow point round out the deck.

Handling is a strong point. The Ergo-Lock seat, narrow pinched saddle and deep foot wells place the rider up over the adjustable handlebars for snapping off full-speed turns, and redesigned sponsons plus an added rib along each side improve cornering grip and stability. The convex bow lets the GTR roll predictably into sweeping turns, and sharp lifting strakes run the length of the hull to bring it quickly onto plane. The hull switched from fiberglass to second-generation Polytech, a repairable plastic doubled to half an inch thick with fiberglass stringers inside, which kept flex, rattles and reverberation undetectable under 230 hp.

When buying, weigh a few practical points. The GTR 230 is best suited to flat water or medium chop rather than ocean riding or big swell. The 60-litre fuel tank is smaller than the 70 to 78 litres on some rivals, engine bay access is limited even for routine maintenance, and the floor mats can be slippery when wet. Flushing should not exceed two minutes of running out of the water to protect the carbon seal. Long-term use of the prior GTR X 230 showed the battery holding charge without a tender, decals and paint resisting pressure-washing, and only minor fit-and-finish gaps and plastic discoloring that tighten up with a wrench. Compared with the larger 300-horsepower RXT-X 300 and RXP-X 300, the GTR 230 gives away some standing-start punch but stays close on power-to-weight, and against the Yamaha GP1800 it stands out for nimble, on-axis agility near that of a Sea-Doo Spark.



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