seadoo rxp x rs 300 review
Boat · 8 ft (2 m) · Ibiza
expert score
Key specs
- Builder
- seadoo
- Model
- rxp x rs 300
- Length
- 8 ft (2 m)
- Guests
- 2
Verdict
A focused high-performance personal watercraft with sharp handling, strong acceleration, and generous storage for its class. It is best suited to experienced riders who value speed and precision over comfort and multi-passenger versatility.
Pros
- +Very strong 300 hp supercharged Rotax power
- +T3-R hull and racing stance improve cornering stability
- +Large total storage for a performance PWC
- +Electronic iBR reverse/braking aids low-speed control
Cons
- −Limited comfort for casual cruising or long rides
- −Only practical for one rider; passenger use is secondary
- −Requires premium fuel and higher ownership costs
- −Ride can feel firm and more demanding than leisure models
The 2025 Sea-Doo RXP-X RS 300 is a race-inspired personal watercraft built around the Rotax 1630 ACE 300 engine, a T3-R hull, and a compact 8.0-foot-class footprint. Its shape, narrow beam, and aggressive riding position are aimed at precision and speed rather than relaxed dayboating. The design is purposeful and clearly performance-led, with storage and equipment integrated without softening its character.
On the water, this model is best known for strong acceleration, high top-end potential, and very direct handling. The hull and rider-forward ergonomics support quick direction changes and confident carving, while Sea-Doo’s iBR braking/reverse system helps at slower speeds and during docking. It is a machine that rewards an experienced rider and feels most at home in open water or spirited, short-range use.
Comfort and livability are limited compared with touring-oriented PWC models. The seat and platform are adequate for a solo rider, but the platform is not designed around relaxed passenger use or extended comfort. Storage is good for the segment, which helps offset the compact layout, but this remains a specialized performance craft rather than a family cruiser.
Value is solid if the priority is speed, handling, and premium hardware, but ownership costs are not low due to the supercharged setup and fuel requirements. Buyers seeking a focused performance ski will find a strong package; those wanting a smoother, more versatile all-rounder should look elsewhere.
