2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 Review: The Watercraft Journal, EP. 74

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[@leonardbevitt7830]

What a machine.. I’d like to say.. what a life you have.. but behind the fun and excitement of releasing the news of the latest water craft.. there is a heck of work to do.. thank you for your hard work that gives you the chance to show us what’s coming from our favourite brands

[@watercraftjournal]

Thank you, Leonard. Yup, there's a lot of work involved and not so much pay. (FYI our T-shirts are on sale. *wink, wink*)

[@ferchuweb1978]

The best watercrafts youtube channel! I don't know if you said it, but I would like him to add the stopping distance of yamaha, seadoo and kawa test

[@watercraftjournal]

Great suggestion!

[@Johnkim686]

The purple looks really nice in the sunlight.

[@watercraftjournal]

It does!

[@justincapek1132]

Great unbiased analysis, Kevin. Looks like a really fun machine.

[@justincapek1132]

I’m waiting for the day when BRP, Kawi, Yamaha start re-releasing classic skis. I’d buy an XP800 or a 750 SS in a second! They can 4-stroke them, right?? Ha!

[@watercraftjournal]

It was!

[@lisamcnutt5799]

I guess I should like the purple, because I’m in Minnesota! But I love the yellow!

[@watercraftjournal]

Ha! Good point!

[@gattowilli]

I like the colors.of this ski.

[@watercraftjournal]

Good! Again, taste is subjective so don't let the haters get you down!

[@stevec2890]

Gross

[@vinnymase44]

great video, LOVE the new RXP, now i want to sell my 2019 GTX 155 and get some more power 😂

[@watercraftjournal]

Let us know if you do!

[@fizzle_4625]

I love the colors but I don’t really like the hood piece anymore I miss that mean hood

[@watercraftjournal]

You might like it better in person.

[@h20mxracer222]

Great video kevin. Thanks. $300 extra just for the purple model and another $400 for the seat extension? Wow. Plus dealership fees and taxes..

[@watercraftjournal]

Don't forget $800 for the BRP Premium Sound System and $175 for adjustable steering. We're moving into Apple/BMW premium pricing here.

[@alexchapman7287]

@@watercraftjournal don't forget $200 for a boarding step. And when I checked out the sound system the option was over $1000 dollars on Sea Doo's customizer.

[@watercraftjournal]

USD pricing is $800.

[@alexchapman7287]

@@watercraftjournal hm, must be a typo then since i live in the US

[@FatalXS]

The rear seat, adjustable handlebars and colours should all be standard. Seadoo are now pushing the price up just high enough now that for the first time in 15 years I am probably going to buy a Yamaha. Makes me sad.

[@madman1532]

Love the video keep it up

[@watercraftjournal]

Thanks, will do!

[@ImpalaSS08]

I’m not brand loyal, just want the best ski or product. I’ll be buying a GP1800R for sure after seeing this and other reviews.

[@watercraftjournal]

The GP is a fantastic ski.

[@rickyvaldesarribas4285]

Hi Kevin , after testing the RXP -X 300 and the GP1800R and said that you would put your money on the GP1800R , do you think in the open ocean the GP1800R will still be your number 1? [ i know u didnt test the skis in the ocean yet like you point out in your last vid but still..]

[@watercraftjournal]

You can see Kevin's full response HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvLnIyBf9pjY68

[@rickyvaldesarribas4285]

@@watercraftjournal Great!

[@aaron-fauth]

I like my 17’ and 19’ RXT X for the comfort and performance

[@watercraftjournal]

The '16 RXT-X 300 earned The Watercraft Journal's "Watercraft of The Year" award.

[@tareknaal436]

I’ve got the 2020 rxp x 300, is it worth the upgrade?

[@watercraftjournal]

If you're on the fence, give it a year and see how others like the new machine.

[@americanveterantechnology2707]

I regret buying Seadoo over Yamaha or Kawasaki. Gp1800 is the clear winner for me. I'm ready to buy a couple more skis and some of the electrics as well but my 2021 Seadoo shipped with malfunctioning braking and reverse and other electrical issues leaving me and a child stranded twice, nearly causing a dock collision and 8 months later it's still malfunctioning and can't be ridden. Year warranty almost up and they have my money while I have dangerous garbage and increasing expenses for something that doesn't work. BRP and the dealership (RideNow) have brushed me off and I wasted an entire years vacations with a broke Sea-Doo and tons of unreturned calls and heartache. RideNow kept it for extended periods of time billing for the same warranty repair and ended up damaging the unit on the last repair then test drove it at the lake and brought it back to me with cracked hull mounts, hull seals hanging out, screws hanging out, service compartment broke and the new trailer scraped as well. Other visits had my trailer missing parts that they ended up taking off someone else's in repair right in front of us. BRP(Seadoo) ghosted me for months repeatedly. Basically the same story I hear from others is Seadoo is very unsupportive with their issues. With only 12 months warranty that's risky as I have been shown. I have to fly in town and check on the ski while it sits in storage as RideNow has basically told me they have attorneys go ahead and use my attorneys. I've strangely run into hundreds of people in so many areas that have had bad repairs, bad deals, damaged new units and major complaints that make this business questionable and seem predatory. Don't just take my word though. I don't even try and run into people angry at RideNow. Ask the community, look at RideNow reviews(and Metro Motorsports) on Google and Rip-off Report. I truly wish I had never heard of them and that I could rewind the clock on what was supposed to be just a quiet peaceful time quarantining with some jet skis and utvs. I'll be buying more vehicles but I am certainly not risking it from RideNow or BRP. Great review as usual though keep em coming!

[@watercraftjournal]

Yikes. This sounds like a nightmare. Sorry you experienced this.

[@americanveterantechnology2707]

@@watercraftjournal yeah me too but thanks for something great to watch while I'm stuck on land!

[@decline1129]

Which RideNow dealership? I have a deposit on a GTX at one here in Texas right now 😳

[@frenchonion4595]

I got some friends with can am product's. They run like a raped ape and are innovative but you pay for it in maintenance i know they do lol

[@SkuzzelB8]

I've noticed a trend with sea doo haters.... they always lack details about thier grievances. They always say what happens, but they never say why it happened.

[@Its.slik11]

Well carbon seals fail because of the formula they use to make them, the drive line shifting or being miss aligned and friction over time they have been designed in a way that almost makes them prone to failing at some point. Customers of my fathers business have these problems in a season 4 seadoos should not sink within one summer especially when there isn’t a Yamaha that sinks because you will almost never have a problem with the drive lines

[@watercraftjournal]

It's easy to cull a group of people and declare "Brand X sucks." It's difficult to actually break down why there are failures and whose fault it is.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yamaha's NanoXcel2 hulls crack, older SVHO engines snapped timing chains. Everyone's got problems. Most carbon ring failures (demonstrably more) are due to jumping waves or filling the seal up with sand (beaching the ski or starting it in shallow water), or running it out of the water on the trailer or stand.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

So is the answer to get a Kawasaki and replace the soft pistons?

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes, JE Pistons/Wiseco have a great set that also up compression by .25 upping the HP to 350 without needing to retune the ECU or change injectors.

[@marinejunkies9625]

I will be keeping my rxtx 300 2020 you can't beat it for ocean riding

[@watercraftjournal]

Literally everything but a Spark is better in rough water than the ST3 hull.

[@marinejunkies9625]

@@watercraftjournal 🤣

[@alexandertony2475]

@@watercraftjournal spark is the most fun in rough waters wdym you can throw it around like a dirt bike

[@cockconutproduction]

@@watercraftjournal really? I thought the ST3 hull is supposed to be stable?

[@marinejunkies9625]

@@cockconutproduction It is, it's the best in its clase

[@johneel7766]

How is it at no wake speeds? Is it tippy like the older version ? I have about 10 minutes of no wake zone before i get to open water

[@watercraftjournal]

Boring. And yes, because the hulls are so similar.

[@1652ification]

What's a better ski the rxpx or the rxtx?

[@watercraftjournal]

'02 Kawasaki STX-R

[@1652ification]

@@watercraftjournal I have a choice between the rxpx & the rxtx I can't seem to make a decision!!!

[@laszlovanhouwelingen645]

@@1652ification i hope you choos the rxp.

[@NoPrxssure]

Would you like to see the gtr 230 x come back or is there no place in the market for it?

[@watercraftjournal]

I'd rather see a 230HP RXP than a GTR-X 230.

[@johneel7766]

The Watercraft Journal i love my 2018 gtrx 230 ..i can see myself on this rxpx 300

[@JR-yx5ip]

I have a 2020 rxpx300 and its a awesome machine and i love it! Im sure this is a awesome unit too.. This 2021 does remind me of a RXT though. Seems to me with linq system and speakers its kinda distancing away from a race inspired seadoo. I guees they're shooting for a all in one machine. Im sure its a ripper though! Trust me..the bigger fuel tank will be handy..lol

[@watercraftjournal]

People have demanded all of these features on the RXP-X so BRP has complied by making them all OPTIONAL equipment. None of it is standard.

[@JR-yx5ip]

The Watercraft Journal yup forsure all true👍 the loss of the adjustable sponson is a different Choice though. When adjusted they make for a different riding experience for sure.

[@watercraftjournal]

That's OK, RIVA's Pro Series sponsons work better and are likely a cheaper option than if sold as an add-on through BRP.

[@jakerogersjakerogers8756]

I looking at rxp300 2021 or gp1800r 2021 what would say to get?

[@chaoscribs4192]

Get a gp way cheaper to upgrade

[@jakerogersjakerogers8756]

@@chaoscribs4192 Yeah.

[@watercraftjournal]

Watch this for Kevin's super-detailed answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvLnIyBf9pjY68

[@adamdyce6523]

Sea-doo

[@MikeZ32TT]

Nice

[@watercraftjournal]

Thanks

[@liammcgrath6184]

How come no rxtx review ?

[@watercraftjournal]

Because it's 100% unchanged since last year.

[@Bronson9822]

Let's hope the carbon seal doesn't fail on this newest model , LIKE MINE DID IN THE FIRST TWO HOURS OF RIDING. I spent $21000 Aus and it nearly sinks. Anyway I've had my bitch and feel a little better now.

[@watercraftjournal]

WOW, that is incredibly rare. Was it resolved? What did Sea-Doo say?

[@Bronson9822]

@@watercraftjournal apparently it's not that rare and was fixed by the dealer who was very sympathetic, it was due to the engine alignment. Another guy I ride with had his go at 30 hours , and when flushing the skis we only do it for sixty seconds. Anyway the ski is fixed now. Good review.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes, the misalignment issue caused some serious issues. Glad they fixed it.

[@robertmiller4323]

My mechanic here in Baltimore, Maryland has a friend who had the same issue in under 1 hour.

[@sparke1999]

In Canada the Yamahas seem to be more expensive than sea Doos. The new RXP-X 300 comes in 800 dollars cheaper. Even the gtr 230 is about 1000 dollars cheaper than the VX cruiser HO. I love both brands but can’t stand the haters. The whole carbon seal thing that sea Doo haters always bring up. Like enough already. Drive it properly and u probably won’t have any issues.

[@watercraftjournal]

Interesting about the CAN price differences. I'll have to investigate this personally. -K

[@sparke1999]

The Watercraft Journal and then you have to add 13% tax(HST) on top of the MSRP (I am in Ontario). Taxes can vary between Provences. So prices are pretty steep here and it sucks big time.

[@watercraftjournal]

OUCH!

[@rockstargrader]

Very well said

[@JP516]

It’s hard to tell but is there alittle delay with the turning ?

[@watercraftjournal]

Steering input is sharp, but its the hull you're seeing delay response as the tail must force the nose to pivot. It's a bit unnatural at first (unlike the Yamaha GP or the FX) but an apt rider can adapt.

[@JP516]

The Watercraft Journal I get it. just bought the 2021 FX Cruiser limited. Let’s do a review 👍

[@ClubMayview]

like driving your grandad old Olds. Turn the wheel a bit and it stil goes straight.

[@watercraftjournal]

The '21 FX Limited SVHO is unchanged besides colors - you can see our previous review on this unit.

[@jadelees5671]

The sea doo hull design is levels below Yamahas gp. It tries to do 180’s instead of holding a turn properly

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

Honda needs to get back in the game. They'd seriously clean this mess of a market up. Quality, quality, quality.

[@watercraftjournal]

It'll never happen again, sadly. They're out.

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

@@watercraftjournal Never say never. With what happened to the pwc market in the last year and a half, anything is possible.

[@watercraftjournal]

No, we know for a fact Honda is out. And with the current economy, decreased value of the dollar and strained supply chain, both Polaris and Honda have scrubbed plans to enter the PWC market.

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

@@watercraftjournal Sad, because my 07 12x will dance circles around a spark. And my 15x looks better and has better fuel economy than pretty much anything available today. Not to mention 400 trouble free hours on the 12x.

[@watercraftjournal]

Comparing the F-12X to the Spark is ludicrous.

[@SRM9110]

🤩

[@watercraftjournal]

You gonna get one?

[@Steven-xj2rf]

I wanted to want one, but I don't.

[@watercraftjournal]

Sorry to hear that.

[@planelander]

....lol never bring passengers? lol how do i charge the consumer a bit extra.... charge for space

[@watercraftjournal]

That $400 back seat is pricey.

[@planelander]

@@watercraftjournal can you do an ultimate buyers guide? between Yamaha, Seadoo, and Kawasaki ? I dont know which one to get.. so far I have only tested a Yamaha.

[@watercraftjournal]

A buyer's guide only lists the prices and info. A very basic search of Google will do the exact same thing - and we don't have to pay anyone to write it.

[@jamesstrachan7984]

Is the race Yamaha better than the seadoo

[@watercraftjournal]

What race?

[@jamesstrachan7984]

@@watercraftjournal sorry the GP1800 SVHO. You sort of said it later in the clip. Have you done a comparison with the fish pro and a Yamaha you would suggest to turn into a fishing ski? Cheers thanks for the videos.

[@watercraftjournal]

We just published an article on this EXACT comparison over at www.watercraftjournal.com. Go check it out.

[@jamesstrachan7984]

@@watercraftjournal thank you

[@maurob5519]

it is faster than RXT-X!?

[@watercraftjournal]

Top speed? The non-RS version? No.

[@maurob5519]

@@watercraftjournal yes no RS?

[@watercraftjournal]

Exactly what we wrote.

[@marinejunkies9625]

@@maurob5519 what about rs version?

[@maurob5519]

@@marinejunkies9625 in america there is no RS version

[@mammo5805]

so they change everything else but the thing that is most important their unreliable engine that always has problems so much for listening to the customers.

[@SkuzzelB8]

What causes the engine to be unreliable? Asking for a friend...

[@Its.slik11]

SkuzzelB8 at the moment the engine itself is not unreliable it’s all of the electronics and the supercharger problems the seadoos manufactured in Texas are having and of course also drive line and carbon seal Issues

[@watercraftjournal]

@mammo the engines are fine. We presume you're speaking towards the carbon ring seal, which yes, they made changes to - and we outline in our post. Before trying to troll our review learn a modicum about what you're talking about.

[@watercraftjournal]

@kaden, engines are built in the Rotax facility in Austria, not Texas.

[@carsonbro7908]

@@watercraftjournal Just depends on how you treat your machine I guess, I have two 2018 RXTX 300s that I run on Lake Michigan (Yes often spending the day launching off waves) I have sunk one once and the other twice when the bearing on the shaft has gone bad and blown out the seal and I have blown coolant hoses and supercharger hoses. Ive had a bad boost gauge. Both superchargers had to be completely replaced as when opened up fins I believe they're called i'm not sure were cracked. Yes they have 140 hours so got good use out of them but TONS of problems. Glad i had the extended warranty haha. Fully admit I am hard on them so the experience can totally change based on how you treat the machine. Have to admit the super charger problems and blown seals are a little annoying. Anyways I am a sucker and have a 2021 RXPX and a 2021 RXTX on the way for next season so hopefully I will have better luck. Love the review :)

[@pwc-doctorznostradamus7417]

Worse take off IVe ever seen..

[@watercraftjournal]

You blaming Kevin or the ski itself?

[@pwc-doctorznostradamus7417]

Kevin lol not the ski.. I think the skis back slide?? I just saw another video and the guy slide his like a Spark. I know the RXPX 260-300 well...

[@pwc-doctorznostradamus7417]

Complaints.. #1 seat .. We like to sit back then pull in #2 Put together in Mexico #3 Dont care about storage place #4 Dont care about speakers on a race platform ski #5 Ski needs more vents to cool down the IC cuz well all know it heat soaks #6 Didnt not need the Shark Gills just the sponson change I only own Seadoo.... Race rec ride Endurance since 1995 HAve many Seadoos

[@watercraftjournal]

The ski was set in Sport mode with the Launch Control engaged. Equally, Kevin put all of his weight over the handlebars and moved back into a "superman" position (as shown towards the end of the video). What is shown is exactly the best a stock ski can do (except for maybe with a lighter rider).

[@watercraftjournal]

Then this machine isn't for you. ;)

[@milanjakl5763]

Disgusting design. Gold models before this .... Ugh

[@watercraftjournal]

So you haven't liked the RXP-X for 9 years then?

[@TheTCOLL]

Man that’s one ugly machine.

[@watercraftjournal]

Beauty is subjective.

[@stevec2890]

I agree horrible colors gross

[@frenchonion4595]

Their snowmobiles are even uglier lol

[@Bansheeman174]

the rxp is better than the gp1800r

[@watercraftjournal]

What makes you say that?

[@rayzkz9]

May be..But never in terms of maintenance sea doo will fail something after every ride

[@chaoscribs4192]

Gp has a better engine, prove me wrong

[@jackalusp45ify]

No replacement for displacement people look at the monsters people make out of any of the svho skis! Not to mention the handling on a gp is light years better than any sea doo I've rode which is pretty much all of them besides this new rxp.

[@watercraftjournal]

The SVHO has proven itself as the single most responsive powertrain to aftermarket tuning in the past 13 years. Unfortunately, it's also not without its own problems including snapping timing chains and severe cracking (most recently). It's best to be fair across the board.

[@stevec2890]

The rxpx colors are horrible

[@watercraftjournal]

Hang on, you might not like 2022.

[@TheTCOLL]

@@watercraftjournal is there any rumours on 2022 colours?

[@b4ds33d]

the orange is ok. this purple yellow color scheme looks just like the 1994 cbr motorcycles

[@adamdyce6523]

Love the colors Nice work sea-doo

[@wesleycarusos8225]

I love the purple yellow combination

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

Sea-don't

[@watercraftjournal]

Disagreed.

[@EatItLikeYouMeanItWithSteve]

When will you be testing the 2021 RXTX for comparison to the RXPX? I have a 19 and 20 RXTX and am considering adding either the 21 RXPX or GP1800R. Thanks

[@watercraftjournal]

Unnecessary. The RXT-X 300 is mechanically unchanged since 2019. Please see our previous reviews.

[@EatItLikeYouMeanItWithSteve]

@@watercraftjournal Ok, thank you. I didn't know if they'd make any minor mods. I guess I'll pick up an RXPX this year.

[@watercraftjournal]

Let us know if you do and how you like it!

[@aaron-fauth]

I’ve stuck to my 17’ and 19’ RXT X because of the comfort and performance

[@EatItLikeYouMeanItWithSteve]

@@aaron-fauth I have two RXTX's a 19 and 20 and love them both.