2002 Challenger - 240 HP versus 210 HP

[newtoboating]

I am relatively new to boating and was wondering if anyone has driven the Seadoo Challenger with the 240HP and the 210HP. I am considering buying a 2002, looks great but has the 210hp engine. Aside from the 30HP the only difference I can tell is that it is not fuel injected.

Will this boat be underpowered for tubing and skiing? Is the 210 HP engine prone to more problems? Does anyone think there will be a noticeable difference?

Thank you all,

 

[challenger01]

I can't compare the 2, but I have a 2001 challenger with the 240 efi and a new jetpump
(2008) and the boat jumps out of the water and is very quick. I usually have 5-8 people on board so I have been impressed with the power and quickness even with a full boat and 3 in a large tube.

When I only have 2 onboard I really plane quickly and get speedo readings above 50mph on a 10 year old 20' boat.

 

[El Toro 33809]

We have a 2001 Challenger 2000 as well. It has the EFI and has lots of power. I can't imagine that the one with 210hp would not perform adequately.