2007 Challenger 180 215HP w/ 89 Octane

[wc32]

Hi!

I have a 2007 Challenger 180 with the supercharged (215HP) engine. This boat is new to me this year with 14 hours on it. I want to keep it at our family's boathouse, but the only dock gas available anywhere nearby is 89 octane. Will I be alright with this, or do I need to pull it out to get 91 everytime? The manual says 91 is recommended, but a minimum of 87 is okay. Any experience with this would be very helpful. Thanks!

 

[rexsteiner]

Your gona have a ton of guys telling you you must run premo. But just so you no I've been running reg 87 since day 1 with zero engine troubles. So remember most thinga are opinionated.

 

[wc32]

Thanks - that helps. Anyone else???

 

[Craigmri]

My thoughts are like this. Just like cars, the Seadoos are computer controlled. Now granted I'm unclear if Seadoo employs any kind of active feedback and how sophisticated they are. I do think however that the computer will adjust for the fuel to some degree. Will you get your full 215hp on 87 pump fuel? Maybe not unless you run the high octaine.

With that said, I think your OK running 87. if you want to race your buddies high powered Sea Ray load up on the 93

Craig