Best engine for the speedster? Are there options?

[porshuh]

Hey all - still researching which seadoo boat I should get.

Definitley looking at a speedster (I don't like the sportster seat config, where the driver sits in one of the back seats). So I guess I'm looking for a speedster 150/160/200. I think I want around the 2002-2008 model year range. I also think the challenger line is bigger/heavier than I'm really looking for

So from what I've seen...there are single engine models with 150hp/155hp/210hp/215hp, and then the same hp models in dual engine configs (obviously with twice the hp total). Are there just two options of engines for the speedster, or are there more? If they made a V6 Mercury powered speedster, is that a good option?

I am interested in taking 4+ people around with a ski or tube, so I think I want a dual engine set up...but I don't think I want SC (maintenance + more possibilities for failures).

So the bottom line question: For the speedster series, what engine should I be looking for as far as reliability and availability of replacement parts?

...also let me know if my thinking is correct in avoiding the SC models (for maintenance and more points of failure reasons), and that a twin NA setup will be plenty get up and go.

 

[BMANN06]

No more Mercs so that's outta the question (unless you get a 2000-2003)

If you want dual engines that don't have a supercharger your looking at the speedster 200 (310HP) sometimes called the speedster 310 or the speedster 200 310 (its confusing as hell with these boats) model years 04-08 (i belive)

With this setup you'll have more than enough power to tube and ski with and you won't have the hassle of maintaining the blowers.

 

[porshuh]

Thanks for that info. What about the Speedster 160 - does that offer twin-engine models? I believe the 160 still has the 2 + 2 seating that I like...

 

[BMANN06]

The Speedster 160 is the 2000-2003 model with a single merc, yes you will have the 2+2 seating. Sorry I kinda forget about this boat as doc puts it this engine setup is the BRP "bastard child" none the less I don't know much about mainting the mercs but the main moderator here knows his chit, and also rebuilt a merc from the ground up. He might chime in here, but I know he doesn't visit the 4 stroke section too much. You could try to pm him and link him to this thread his tag here is Dr. Honda.