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August 21, 2024

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Gallery: Introducing the 2025 Sea-Doo Lineup (Videos)

Kevin Shaw

August 20, 2024

May it never be said that Sea-Doo fails to keep us guessing. Shortly after Yamaha Motor Corp. USA unveiled a surprisingly bold push into the Rec Lite segment with its polypropylene-decked “Jet Blaster” series, Sea-Doo pulls back the curtain on its 2025 model line intimating an entirely different direction; albeit a very familiar one for Sea-Doo when observed with a bit of corporate-level perspective.

The big reveals for BRP’s Sea-Doo lineup were a re-dedication to sport fishing, both in the way of a newly re-themed Switch tritoon wholly outfitted for all-day fishing excursions and a tippy-top-of-the-line Sea-Doo Fish Pro Apex. Yes, there’s now a fishing Sea-Doo even more equipped than the Trophy…if you even thought that was possible.

Not far behind is a much appreciated “plussing” of Sea-Doo’s most luxurious runabout, the GTX Limited. Now equipped with both the wild 325-horsepower 1630 ACE introduced last year exclusively to the X-models as well as the hydraulically-damped steering system and a gorgeous 10.25-inch wide LCD touchscreen dashboard.

Apart from the above, Sea-Doo kept the remainder of the 2025 lineup surprisingly mild – so mild that this year’s “premier color” for several of the models is beige. While that might not sounds terribly exciting, they say taupe is very soothing. All kidding aside, for the X-models it’s a deep cut throwback to the 2005 RXT and RXP 215.

Pumping in some excitement into the Switch line is the new Switch Fish variants. Available as either a 170-horsepower or 230-horsepower 18- or 21-footer, the Fish models (starting at $44,299 MSRP) come fitted all the way up to the Bimini top with enough features to fill a Bass Pro Shop:

Two Garmin 9-inch Fish Finders (one at the cockpit and the other mounted to the bow); a bow-mounted Garmin Kraken trolling motor, two swiveling pedestal seats, a Linq-attached 68-liter cooler that doubles as a live well with its integrated wash-down hose, and a quick-access rod storage holder with four spots.

Of course, like all other Switch models, you can custom configure your Switch Fish to accommodate just yourself or the whole family with a variety of optional seating, tables, storage cubbies and more. Sea-Doo’s Parts & Accessories Department has more quick-attaching features and furniture than you can possibly imagine.

Now, if you’re still trying to keep your fishing addiction down to somewhat reasonable level, maybe Sea-Doo’s newest entry to its fishing lineup, the Fish Pro Apex will satiate your thirst ($24,499 MSRP). The Apex takes everything that the Trophy’s got and nearly everything from the Explorer Pro and tosses in the RXP-X’s hydraulically-assisted steering aaand the 300-horsepower 1630 ACE engine. ‘Cause y’know, fishing…

Yes, you’re getting the standard Fish Pro’s gunwale foot wedges, the extra-bolstered bench seat, the 9-inch Garmin Fish Finder and chart-plotter. You’re also getting the Trophy’s collapsible swiveling pedestal-mounted seat, massive live well LinQ cooler with its innovative electric pump, side-mounted anchor and full color 7.8-inch display.

But you’re also getting the Explorer Pro’s hard-mounted bow railing, collapsible windscreen, center storage organizer, BRP’s Premium Audio system, iDF (intelligent debris-free system), and extending steering column. And as mentioned, the Apex is the only Fish Pro equipped with a supercharged 3-cylinder four-stroke pumping out 300-ponies.

Fans of the Explorer Pro will be grateful to know that it enters into 2025 completely unchanged; well, only the prices of the Explorer Pro 170 ($19,399) and 230 ($20,399) have changed. Equally, the remainder of the Fish Pro lineup stay as-is from last year with the Scout ($15,299), the Sport ($17,599) and the Trophy ($20,699).

For Sea-Doo’s more active enthusiasts, the Wake Pro 230 ($18,599) and Wake 170 ($14,299) introduces the new Sand and Dazzling Blue colorway, also found on the 2025 Spark Trixx models. Whether you’re looking at a single-seater Trixx ($9,199) or a 3-seater Trixx ($9,799), you can opt for Sand & Dazzling Blue or last year’s Dragon Red & White.

For those looking for a standard Spark, the 2-up model ($6,999) or the 3-up unit ($8,299) are both available in Vapor Blue & Dazzling Blue or Sunrise Orange & Dragon Red. Unlike the GTI 130 ($11,699) which carries over last year’s livery, the two variants of the GTI SE – be it the 130 ($12,499) or the 170 ($13,099) – share the same fetching Midnight Purple hue.

As teased earlier, Sea-Doo severely toned down the look of the RXP-X 325 ($19,499) and RXT-X 325 ($20,599) by reaching deep into its history and pulling out a 20-year-old Metallic Tan & Lava Red premium coloration very reminiscent of the 2005 RXP and RXT 215. Although the RXP-X 325 goes unaltered, the RXT-X 325 gets the long overdue hydraulic-damped steering system.

The savvy observer will note that the premier ST3-based Sea-Doos (the RXT-X 325, GTX Limited 325, Fish Pro Apex 300 and Explorer Pro 230) all received this assisted steering device. This indicates Sea-Doo’s acknowledgement of the ungainly characteristics of this hull and the damper’s ability to soften its tendency to wander in chop.

Performance division siblings, the GTR 230 ($14,299) and absolutely riotous GTR-X 300 ($17,299) enter the new model year unchanged, equal to the standard GTX models: the GTX 170 ($15,399), GTX 230 ($16,399) and GTX 300 ($18,099) all share the same Gulfstream Blue & Blue Abyss livery, making them nearly indistinguishable save for the horsepower call-outs on the top deck.

Lastly and certainly not the least of the Sea-Doo lineup is the newly re-equipped GTX Limited 325 ($21,999). Slathered in either Teal Metallic or last year’s premium White Pearl colorings, the GTX Limited receives all-new LinQ drop-in cleats (also equipped on the Fish Pro Apex), the blisteringly-fast 325-horsepower 1630 ACE and an all new dashboard.

The giant 10.25-inch touchscreen display offers a GPS-directed compass, driving data, marine navigation (when paired with the BRP GO! app) and a bunch more. Equally, the Limited includes BRP’s 100W waterproof, Bluetooth-integrated Premium Audio system. It’s also the only 325-horsepower Sea-Doo equipped with iDF.

With a renewed focus on sport fishing, luxury and the higher-end buyer, it’s pretty obvious to see that Sea-Doo is edging its full-sized runabouts towards an exclusive clientele. It’s a bold strategy for sure, so it’ll be interesting to see pays off for them considering the fiscal bifurcation in the marketplace currently.

Powersports sales have taken a considerable hit in the past 18-to-24 months and we’re seeing new buying behaviors from some pretty distinct groups. The Explorer Pro proved as much a winner as the Fish Pro and its many variants, and it seems top tier buyers are clamoring for as many features and accessories as Sea-Doo can dish out.