2001 Sea Doo Sportboat Challenger 1800
Specs
2001 Sea Doo Sportboat Challenger 1800 Specs
| Year | 2001 |
| Manufacturer |  Sea Doo Sportboat |
| Model | Challenger 1800 |
| Boat Type | Jet Boat |
| Length | 17ft 11in |
| Draft | |
| Weight | 1,865 lb |
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| Fuel | |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L |
| Price | $27,759.00 |
Test Details
2001 Sea Doo Sportboat Challenger 1800 Test Details
| Sea-Doo’s sport boat line redefines the way jetboats are positioned. The Challenger, Sportster and Speedster are true sport boats in their own right, sized for family pleasure boating and responsible operation. The Challenger 1800 isn’t a brand new model, but the complete package is. Through the partnership of Bombardier and Mercury Marine, performance-oriented sport boat owners now enjoy Mercury’s M2 Jet Drive engines, available in 210-hp or 240-hp EFI models. Our test boat was fitted with the latter, a 2.5-L V-6 electronic fuel injected two-stroke engine that turns a four- blade variable-pitch stainless steel impeller up to 6,250 rpm. With variable-rate oil injection fed from an 11.4-L reservoir and Mercury’s own dual, through-hull mufflers, performance is sure. The Challenger can carry a decent load up to 1,245 lb. or seven people. While the hull incorporates 20 degrees of deadrise to handle larger waves, the multi-chined bottom is designed to be nimble, to dance a bit and spin if so desired. Knowing that the larger 20-foot Challenger 2000 runs over 50 mph, I sensed the 1800 would gain another five mph or so. My guess was close. The boat topped out at 56.5 mph with two people aboard. Weight distribution is critical to performance, especially in lighter boats. With a 200-lb. person sitting in the co-pilot’s seat, the 1800 ran a full four mph slower than when he sat in the back. Get that centre of gravity right and speed comes naturally. Throttling down, the hull sprints out of the blocks in 2.5 seconds and lays down flat at 20 mph. It hits 30 mph in 2.63 seconds, 40 mph in 5.63 and 50 in 8.40. Few outboard-powered 18-footers can claim numbers like that. Even flat-out at 6,000 rpm, the boat is relatively quiet, indicating 93 dbA on the sound meter. If you didn’t know better, you wouldn't think it was jet-powered. Lumpy water the day of our test let me challenge its handling in different conditions. The boat is a blast to drive. It reacts quickly, and turning can be performed at any speed. (Naturally you must take care when turning into big waves.) Style matches performance. Wraparound bow too cushions envelope you, grab rails are plentiful and armrests are appropriately placed. That said, a clearly visible warning sticker reminds you not to let passengers sit forward above idle speeds. The driver’s dash is space-age attractive and ergonomically functional. There’s a built-in cooler, lockable glove compartment with stereo and 12-volt plug. Cockpit seating includes two firmly padded buckets, while moving aft we found three seats separated by bolster-style partitions. There’s a generously proportioned sun-pad over the engine hatch with a deep padded lip to keep you from slipping off. Watersports enthusiasts will appreciate the retractable ski pylon. Around the dock, a control steering system automatically provides thrust at low speed. Advanced safety features include a driver’s-side mirror and a control mechanism that won’t let you shift unless engine rpm is at dead idle. As well, you can’t push the throttle forward when the shift lever is in neutral. The Challenger 1800 is a thrill to drive, a thrill to ride and a boat to consider if you are in the market for any new 18-foot sport boat. |
| 2001 Sea Doo Sportboat Challenger 1800 Test Specifications |
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| Test boat engine: Mercury 240-hp EFI M2 Jet EFI Drive, 2.5-litre (150-cid), 240-hp, V-6, two-stroke, with fuel injection and variable-rate oil injection. Acceleration mph sec. 0-30 2.63 0-40 5.63 0-50 8.40 Top speed (radar) rpm mph 6,000 56.5 Cruising speed (radar) rpm mph rpm mph 3,500 30 5,100 40 4,300 40 5,000 50 Sound levels at cruise (4,000 rpm) helm aft cockpit 85 dbA 89 dbA Sound levels at top speed helm aft cockpit 95 dbA 98 dbA Speed testing by Garmin GPS |
About Sea Doo Sportboat
As the leader in watersports fun, Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea Doo watercraft and SportBoats, and Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, is committed to providing good clean fun on the water. SeaDoo is innovation, SeaDoo is performance, SeaDoo is passion. BRP is setting the standard by which all other recreational product manufacturers are measured. For well over fifteen years, Sea Doo Watercraft and Sportboats have stood at the forefront of an industry. The list of firsts continues to build for SeaDoo, and all our accomplishments have had one simple goal - to give our customers, young and old, unbelievable fun on the water by delving deep into your emotions and escaping the everyday pressures of life.
SEADOO WATERCRAFT; LEAVE EVERYTHING ELSE BEHIND
SeaDoo accounted for nearly one of every two watercraft sold in 2005 and for good reason – Sea Doo has been the industry leader in product design, innovation and production.
SeaDoo introduced the first sit-down watercraft in 1968, the first three-passenger watercraft in 1990, the first high-performance watercraft in 1991, the first Runabout National Champion and the first two-time winner of "Watercraft of the Year" in 1992, the first industry "Best Buy" in 1993, the first watercraft suspension in 1995, the first computerized theft deterrent system in 1996, the third Sea Doo "Watercraft of the Year" winner in 1997, the first mass-produced fuel-injected watercraft in 1998, the first manufacturer with significant sound reduction throughout our watercraft line in 1999, the first "Watercraft of the Century" winner, the first "Watercraft of the Year" winner for the new millennium, the first Marine manufacturer to win the "Designs of the Decade" medal from the IDSA in 2000. First watercraft to surpass 200 hp with the 2004 215 hp Sea Doo RXPTM. And in 2005 SeaDoo introduced the first 3 passenger muscle craft in the industry with the SeaDoo RXTTM.
They say "live for the moment." At SeaDoo we know which moment that is. You hit the water. Your thumb greets the throttle. And you leave everything else behind. You take your water time seriously. So do we. With a Sea Doo watercraft, it's not just land you're leaving behind. It's your job. Your bills. Not to mention every other brand on the market. Because when it comes to performance, innovation, and quality - not to mention flat-out family fun - SeaDoo watercrafts continue to serve as the industry's high-water mark. You'll see it in the cutting-edge design of all our watercraft regardless of the segment. Nothing sets you apart faster out on the water. And you'll see it in our brilliantly conceived features, delivering the perfect balance of power, performance and fun to every type of rider.
In 2009, SeaDoo watercraft give you more reasons than ever to Leave Everything Else Behind.
SEADOO SPORTBOATS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
If it's towing power you desire; social space you crave; or plain, old fun you want, our sport recreation boats have it all. From the social roominess of the IslandiaTM to the unparalleled performance of the all-new 430 HP SpeedsterTM 200, to the timeless design and fun of the UtopiaTM 205, SeaDoo has developed a boat to fit your family's lifestyle. With plenty of space for water toys and luxury amenities like ski lockers, full-width swim platforms, stainless steel boarding ladders and sunpads, they're the perfect setting for a weekend expedition. So pack up the family, step on board your Sea Doo and leave the world behind in your wake.
SeaDoo Sportboats propel you into the future of fun on the water with state-of-the-art power packs such as the 430 horsepower of the twin Rotax 4-TEC engines in the Speedster 200 and the new Speedster Wake. Jet pump power provides an experience that only Sea Doo can, an experience that offers unparalleled acceleration and sports car style handling. In 2008, SeaDoo Sportboats Get You Where You Want To Go!
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski‑Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E‑TEC, Can‑Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts.
