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[rjl 926]

My Utopia 205 is great in the river and bay. From time to time I head to the Ocean and, unless it is totally flat, we get bounced around quite a bit.

Is The Challenger significantly better in the Ocean?

[Kevin Leclair]

Personally I think the 230 Challenger would fair much better in the ocean the the Utopia. Take a look at some of these tests and videos - it might help you with your decision. Keep us posted.

[bigjake0065]

while your at it see if you can find out what i havent been able to.how fast do 230se 510hp boats go and their fuel milage/range at top speed and at cruise speed. and can you run flat out for full tank in warm water on hot day without overheating.

[johnny quattro]

Hey Jake,

We own a 2010 230 challenger 510hp, so heres some actual data for you to ponder:

First of all according to the boat speedo (@ 8,000RPM) top speed 58mph (according to GPS speed 59.7mph) on 91 octane fuel.

Second, at top speed 1.5 mpg (US), or 38.7 gph, or 40 miles/100 Ltrs (at $1.30/Ltr, that's $189/hr!!!!).

Third, at cruising speed of 25mph, 2.9 mpg (US), 8.6 gph, or 77 miles/100 Ltrs (at $1.20/Ltr, that's $42/hr!!).

As I have previously said without complaining, to put it another way, an afternoon of 3 hours tubing/boarding costs about $240!!!!

Yes, we ran it for full tank (50 gal) continuous, until almost empty. No overheating problems.