FIRST LOOK! Super Detailed 2024 Sea-Doo GTR-X 300 Review: The Watercraft Journal, Ep. 136
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2023
- For 2024, Sea-Doo brought back the beloved GTR-X model - but this time with last year's top-dog 300 ACE engine! That's right, the Polytec II hull has zero problems holding up to 300-ponies, and this loosey-goosey tail-waggin' runabout proves that you don't need to be fastest PWC to have the most fun. No, seriously. It's THAT much fun.
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CORRECTION: The pump housing size on the GTR-X 300 is the same as ALL other Sea-Doo (170mm). The GTR-X 300 has the same wear ring and polished impeller as the RXP-X and RXT-X. That is all. -K
Sweet. I got one coming!
Isn't it 161mm?
what does that mean for mods. if your not limited by pump only hull, does it merrit bolt ons?
@@Vikturus2k6me toooo
Awesome video Kevin! This is the one I was waiting for...
I just purchased this ski 2024 Seadoo GTR-X 300 with tech pkg. I installed a catch can immediately did the first two hours on eco mode bumped it up to normal mode and now with six hours on it in sport mode it’ll pull 69 miles an hour on this speedo at 8000 RPMs. I installed a “scom” won’t say what brand and it did absolutely nothing did not change my top speed at all . Hand held GPS 69.5 mph on the hand held. 69 on the dash. I am 500 ft above sea level on a river water is cold air was good.
Now when people ask GTI 130 or GTI 170 you can literally say BOTH with the GTRx 300
Thank you for another very informative review
Thanks for the review. Because we're I live we can't test them and it's good that you explain to people the best you can about the ski"s
Great Review Kevin!
Let’s have fun riding and that’s exactly what you said 👍
We Recently bought one.of these, based on your review, and yes., WITH the tech and audio package, We use the Sirius satellite radio mobile app to stream our favorite channels to the system. We Ride mostly Touring style, with some Shenanigans, mixed in, (mornings and or evenings in Summer), love listening to tunes while underway. The ported speakers sound pretty good with decent bass stationary, (not sure yet about higher speed). We live here in Northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake Fleas riding group, (sorry we missed meeting you guys when you were here shooting this review last fall, BTW/FYI, we have waterfalls on the lake in the springtime. We're planning to use this ski Mostly for freshwater riding, We have ridden Beaver, Table Rock, TenKiller and Grand lake, (others soon to come), on our customized older ski, (650 hours on and 2 motors on our 2016 GTI130se, Which we kept for family). Love to meet you folks sometime, Stay safe out there, Thanks for what you do.
Loving mine too, I had the oil plug on the head leak tho! Dealership had it for a month… I’m trading it in this fall. 😞
Love my gti170se but could do with more hp - this seems like best of both worlds… Awesome review!
Would have liked to have seen some of the power slides and spins.
Nice ski! 👍
Man, this seems like such a blast. I have the Wake 170 and I love running around with it turning around, washing the back out, jumping wake, etc. I can only imagine how much faster and more fun the 300 GTR-X would be. I definitely think this will be a great selling machine.
This seems like a great ski for the entry-level person who wants high horsepower, speed, and acceleration.
I was surprised to see some of the RXP-X designs come to this ski, like the ergo lock style seat and different glove box from the other GTI/GTR skis. I wonder if they'll phase those ones out and replace them with the front design/glove box of this seat? Maybe not because they want to leave it as an upgrade for the GTR-X...?
I would also opt for the no speakers and basic screen. I usually LOVE music, but spending time with only the wind blowing and the engine revving is my time "quiet time". All I need to know on my screen is my speed and the gas left in the tank.
Thanks for the review Kevin
Feb is my pickup month. I can’t wait!!
Damn, do I ever want an upgrade. I love my GTR, and the colorway on the GTR-X is absolutely perfect for me. As far as it's purpose, I'd say it can be both. Keep it stock and just ramp the trim up to throw it around like a Trixx, or you could throw aftermarket sponsons and an intake grate on, maybe a reflash, and carve courses pretty damn well with it. I think Kevin said it best in his original GTR 230 review back in 2020 - this is a hot rod for the whole family.
(PS: Completely unrelated, but I love the music in the channel intro, it fits really well)
I agree, I was about to go buy a 2023 GTR 230. Dealer said wait a month, this was released. It comes in February!
Would like to see you on the limits. I wish they did it out of CMTech but I guess this works. While I do enjoy the occasional bouy course and the Deeper keel of the RXPX, this seems like a ton of fun. Wonder how it is in a little chop.
Really fantastic review! Almost put a deposit down on one, but i couldn't pass up a kawi 310ls x for 14.6k i found 3 weeks ago. If money wasn't an issue, I'd pick one up for a second ski in a heartbeat.
How do you feel 9 months later about the 310? I’ve been a Sea Doo (3 seater) rider since 91 (GT, Millennium GTX, & now GTI 160 SE {2017}). I’m wanting to pick up a second ski. Bouncing back & forth between brands & models. So I’m very interested in what you have to say.
I was hoping for a much different Spark but this was a cool surprise.
hey i just bought the gtr x300 and where i can find the oil change kit? just to be prepared
Seadoos are so much fun!
Looking at making my first purchase. Rides would be on a fairly calm lake most of the time. If I want to stay dry (or my wife does) can I accomplish that on this or should I look at the GTX?
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KEVIN, I can’t agree with you more we have a a GTR with Polytech hull and we absolutely love it. The only gripe we have is when the chop gets really big we got pretty wet and it beats us up although I’ve never been on a GTX I’m kind of curious if that bigger Hall is a lot more comfortable and a lot more dry when the seas get rough and I’m talking great lakes, not ocean we want to do more touring, but we love the playfulness of this craft.
Yes, a big fat wide flat bottomed hull is going to be drier.
I have both the GTR230 and spark trixx 2up. And that’s what I said about the GTR 230 back when I purchased the 2022 model, it’s a faster, bigger spark trixx, I can only imagine how much better this one is now! I’m thinking about selling both and getting the new 1 seater trixx along with this new GTRX
I have a 2up Trixx and am considering a GTR. As you have both, is the GTR close to as much fun and chuckable? What about jumping, which I love to do on the Trixx? Also, can the GTR handle big and medium chop better? I find once waves are 2-3ft your speed on the trixx comes down to 12-18mph, the nose is hard to keep down and slams every wave, which is tiring after a while. If a GTR was even 80% as fun but significantly more practical and resistant to rough conditions it would probably be a no brainier.
Great helpful video… very exciting from someone who been crying for a spark x… this seems interesting… literally got me so excited when you said it’s reminiscent of the 90s… as a huge 2 stroke fan… could this be the closest new gen ski to a playful xp 951…
Question can you fit the spark trixx extended 4” handbar riser to the gtr x handlebars to help get the nose up?
Great video… do you have any footage of you dounuting/spinning it vs trying to ride it around the course?
See the video we did on the identical part numbers for steering necks. You can put the Apex steering on this or the Trixx.
@@watercraftjournal Thank you, this is epic... I see its a part you can buy and fit direct from seadoo to give you 3inchs (the spark is 4) but even so, that would make getting the nose up on this gtr x much easier whether the stability/firmness in the bars suffers is the question... as the spark adjustable bars do like to eat through bushings and rock about when you pull force through them....
No info on the 1600cc trixx yet?
hello, what would be the better choice between the GTR-X 300 and 2023 FX SVHO?
Curious to those that have ridden or reviewed this model ... on past machines i have mounted a lowrance expedtion colour on the hood.. it looks like the handlebars will hold a RAM mount ... so i could use that or what are the recommendations you have for a larger full size gps potentially hard wired that will accommodate a lot of touring that i do ...thanks for any advice
I bought a GTR230 in 2022. This new machine is very exciting (I kinda have buyers remorse on the 230).
Kevin speaking candidly, is there a big difference between the two? Also, do you think my money would be more wisely spent going to a Stage 1 on the GTR230, or letting her go altogether and moving up to the 300?
I know for the money I am willing to spend won't buy me what my friend's ski had me going at but, if I can land in the 60mph range I will take it. Can't remember what ski he had but I hit 83 on the lake in calm conditions and ever since I have been looking for a ski haha. Good review though thank you.
This makes me wonder if it's possible to convert a 17-19 gtr-x 230 to a 300. Great review!
Not the same hull.
Does it still have the same GTR fuel tank or did they go with a bigger fuel tank?
18.5 gallon tank
But will the steering dampener come to the GTR-X soon? It would work great with new sponsons.
No. That's a premier item and this is meant to be stripped down.
I want one badly but hate 91 octane and the price of the ski lol. Ill buy one used in a year or 2 I think.
I specifically remember you saying how you couldn’t use a 300 on the plastic hulls because it would “blow up the intake grate” it’s too much power lol guess you were wrong
Yes, clearly I was and I'm happy to admit it. And that's perfectly OK.
Should I get a limited or the GTRX?
Is it any good in the waves off shore? With a flat bottom i would think it is not good to go fishing off shore.
This uses the same hull as the Fish Pro Scout.
@@watercraftjournal good to know. I am thinking of one for traveling to the oil rigs off shore, South Texas, as a fast little fishing run about. I do love me some red snapper, which hang out off shore around the oil rigs. Can you do a off shore trip in the waves on one to see if they are comfortable in the waves and stable?
Will aftermarket sponsons make it carve like a TX? Will a 6'4" rider fit? Can it handle coatal salt water conditions? I'm stepping down from an RXTX so im looking for something close. Thanks for tolerating me!
The RXT-X is the worst handling runabout I've tested in 16 years.
@@watercraftjournal wow. I respect your opinion. Could you elaborate?
And can you answer my questions about this ski? I stay up nights hoping it'll suit my desires
Yes I'd like to know as well how the comfort is compared to the rxtx300. I'd like to know if the gtrx has more room in the seat for larger riders.
Great review on a awesome ski. I’m pretty certain this is the ski that’s going to tip me over to seadoo from 15 years of Yamahas
Would you think riva sponsons would be a much welcomed upgrade on this machine?
Added traction is always welcome.
Hi Kevin, been following your page since last year, started watching your videos during my battle with throat cancer. All good now thank God. I am looking to purchase the GTR X. I am planning to cross from Florida into Bimini Bahamas in a couple of years, I know there's more suitable machines that could take on this task, but I don't want to break the bank and spend over 20k on a ski. What is your take on this? My budget is definitely playing a role on the whole thing, I was also looking at the Kawasaki Ultra but anything over the 160 becomes ridiculously expensive.
Buy used.
Awesome!!! I have this machine on order with out tech package!!
the question for me is how it behaves in the open ocean... living in Spain and looking for a new Ski which really is able to deal with up to 4ft waves
I wonder would the Riva sponsons work well on this ski or would it ruin it??
Sponsons cannot magically undo the hull's drag and draft.
@@watercraftjournal not really what I was asking, I am just curious if they might improve the tracking or ruin the overall playfulness of the ski??
@@alhit007I too am interested in a more straighter, tighter ride with aftermarket sponsons
I just want to see them drag race im betting the gtrx beat all other 300's due to light hull!
Just like other performance PWC models on the US market , the Sea Doo RTX - T 300 top speed is 67 mph .
That’s only because of the gentleman’s agreement between PWC manufacturers and coast guard. Go get a tune, “unlock” the engine and enjoy your 75-80+
I have a brand new 2024 GTR-X 300 I have 6 hours on it now I see 8000 rpms on a full pull it goes right to 69 mph on the dash and on my hand held GPS it said 69.5 mph. I installed a scom and it never changed the top speed at all with or without the scom it goes 69 - 69.5 mph .
I ordered one but I might have to rethink this. I have a 2005 rxp that does 73 miles an hour I don't think I want a ski that's limited to 67 miles an hour. That's why I waited for the 300 versus the 230. I believe the 230 with the old hull will do 67 miles an hour. Unfortunately I was hoping that this ski would be something that could easily do mid-70s. I don't think it will now.
They are all governed, SCOM and you’re good to go!
The hull and pump will slow you down no matter what you do. You'll never be faster than a RXP-X or RXT-X.
@@watercraftjournal I think I'm going to reconsider and get the RXP X.. There will be some good deals on the 23s. I don't have to do 80 but I at least want to be doing 74 75. I hope it is a better handling ski than the T-X.. You're right it's horrible
@@watercraftjournalbut almost as quick? I'm stepping down from an '18 RXTX. I like acceleration, straight line tracking and hard cornering. Hoping aftermarket sponsons can provide these
The 2024 GTR-X 300 will go 69.5 mph bone stk in calm conditions
Are those "engines winning national/world championships" re-sleeved?
Ha ha! Yes many are.
My 2021 Gtr 230 goes 69mph. Disappointing this is slower.
That much power in a plastic hull just doesn’t sit right with me, it’s gonna tear itself apart lol
There's been two 2021 GTR's fitted with 350-400HP engines running around for 2 years with zero hull issues.
Less waffle and more action
Who doesn't like waffles?
Yamaha has the best products. Bombardia products are substandard.
In what regards? The paper-thin paint on the flexing/cracking hulls? The leaking transom plates? The cracking cylinder heads? Loose seat stitching? Poor quality control?
@watercraftjournal I had two Bombardia skis, and they always had issues. They seep water when left floating for more than 3 hours, poor water circulation for propulsion, poor quality sadle, they seem to be made to break.
Oh, and they are overpriced.
Need I go on?
Just need to fix the carbon ring
They have. It’s pretty rare now.