What I like most about this video is that it is almost like 'boating for dummies'. I do not mean boaters are dummies, when you are new at something, you will make mistakes. This video explains in a friendly way how to avoid mistakes that could prove catastrophic. Good job!
i have no desire to buy a boat, a seadoo or seadoo boat. but for some reason i watched this whole thing and i have to say it is one of the best reviews/how to's ive seen on here. so much was covered at a good pace, easy to follow along, excellent visuals and camera work. if i ever decide to get a boat it may be this one only becuase i know feel like an expert and could go to a showroom and know what was going on. i dont even know what happened with this last 38 minutes, but i aint mad.
Bro I was gonna say the same thing lol I don’t own a boat nor am I looking to buy one or anything but this video popped up on my feed and I watched the entire thing through and now I want one of these lol
@@dailyfb5481 haha, sometimes people just know how to explain & talk about things just right that its contagious, feels so legit like you've known them for a decade, where they answer questions you didn't even think of asking but are like "omg that's clever". Its a rare gift honestly. If I ever need a boat in this class I'm 100% looking at this one simply because of this review. I work in advertising & this review is just good, the sort of thing I wish my clients would give me as creative. Part of why I am geeked out about it when most are just like, meh, its a boat review lol just a lot of respect for a random company on the tubes for doing a great job.
th-cam.com/users/shortsWb4qRLKcIYY?feature=share This link is to a great video on YT with a father who is in a wheelchair and his son who looks to be 9 or 10 removing all the seats and everything else it’s amazing!
@@dukefurst5741we take our father in law out on his wheelchair fairly regularly. When cruising with him we wheel him to the back of the boat and use straps to the rear rail and his chair. If we take his fishing, we leave him by the front gate, lock the wheels and do not go fast. You just need a ramp that is close in height to the front gate and back him on the boat.
JBP, without a doubt the best initial overview of the boat. I own a 21’ cruise 230 (July 2022). While I love the boat and I’m a 4X SeaDoo owner I highly recommend an extended warranty for this boat. I’m in the process of SeaDoo replacing the engine (original engine had 12 hours) due to it making oil from the #2 cylinder. It has been beyond frustrating working with BRP during the testing, evaluation, and finally getting a new engine but I do still love the boat for the family. For any potential future buyers get that extended warranty!
It's a boat. So you can expect to be shelling out a LOT of money to keep it running. I had a 28 foot cruiser for 5 years and looked at the cost of docking, insurance, upkeep, problems, ect and decided I could be taking some nice vacations every year for just what the annual cost was and I had NO payment on the boat. I can't even imagine what insurance will cost for a 28 foot boat now with all the hurricanes and especially with what happened in Florida last year. You know they will pass the cost on to everyone. We all know that saying, happy when you get it but happier when you get rid of it :)
@@michaelruiz995 10 years ago docking was 4 grand a year, insurance was 700 bucks, a year, then if you had an engine problem, 500 bucks, gas who knows. I would highly suggest BEFORE you by, look at what boat you like then get insurance quotes. I hear boat insurance is now out of sight because of the hurricanes. Everyone pays, even if you aren't in a hurricane area. Look at what docking fees are unless you are going to trailer it, but make sure you can get to a boat launch that isn't full by 8am. It will all depend on where you live. Do your homework.
Great video. Very in depth, but to the point. You covered a lot of information and I never felt the need to skip ahead like I do when most instructional videos start rambling.
Not just a review, this video should be essential watching when you buy one of these. it could save owners thousand of dollars and headaches by showing them common mistakes and how to live with the boat. i've been researching the switch for 5 months and will be ready to buy in a couple (doing a house solar project first). i feel 10x more confident in buying one now. Thank you!
For the past 2 years bearly visited the US. Longing a good ol'conversation with such an individual like you are. Nice articulate speech, straight thought, relaxed attitude. I'm an immigrant to the US and I value you Sir as a backbone of the America! Good bless you!
Very nice overview. In regards to the strap holding down the bimini top while its lying flat....you don't need to rotate the strap. Instead, have the strap hanging freely before lying the bimini down and then run the strap through the outside hole. Now you can run the strap through the connector and have the velco connection on the inside of the boat.
Your title was not click bait, this is the most in-depth review of the Switch I've seen and I learned about many features that I didn't even know existed. I've never heard your docking saying before but now that I have I'll neve forget it. I was concerned about the throttle controls and if maneuverability were going to be an issue but it appears this thing can do a complete 360 in it's own length, something no other boat that I've ever had could. Wish the video included a section about actually being on the water with it. Curious to see how it handles in a moderate chop and if you think the engine you selected is sufficent for pulling a tube or handling the weight of 6 or 7 people. Other than this, great video and thanks for taking the time to do it.
I think its going to tow a tube very well. Also the outer pontoons take on water while in the water so they get heavier and provide stability and better ride quality. In the chop it feels like a much bigger heavier boat.
This is the coolest boat I have seen in awhile, I know they where trying to make phones modular but it did not go anywhere. This boat is a game changer in the boating world
I've watched most videos on TH-cam about the Switch and this one is by far the best! I presently have a '22 FishPro Trophy and have ordered the Cruise for spring '23. The detail that you get into about each aspect of the Switch is much appreciated, I've learned even more than even the dealer up here in Ontario told me. I've saved the video so that my kids and grandkids who are also going to be using this can learn as well. Thank you for the excellent video!
Awesome review! This boat is checking everything on my list except for fishing-friendly features like rod storage, live well, and captain's chair.... I'll stay tuned for those updates!
Excellent review and thanks for reminding people about venting the engine. It might sound obvious, but human error is a thing. Years ago, I was on a buddy's 27 foot boat. He normally filled up at the gas station about 30 mins from the boat slip. On this one particular day, he filled up at the dock and forgot to run the vent fan. The explosion and fire had the restaurant patrons fleeing. A huge 80lb cooler sitting over the engine hatch shot 30 feet straight up into the sky. There were 6 of us in the boat and luckily there were no injuries and the fire was quickly put out by the fire extinguishers that he kept on board. He had that boat for over 3 years before this happened. He knew about venting, but a simple change in habit and some other minor distractions was enough to cause several thousand dollars of damage.
Venting the engine doesn’t sound obvious. People have blown themselves up because of this. I’m thinking of buying this boat, and that kind of information was welcomed.
I was at my SeaDoo dealer today, questioning where the sand and debris go that fall through all the crevices and slots in the deck. It all drains down to one or the other of the outers hulls. SeaDoo recommends flushing the outer hulls yearly. The center hull remains sealed from any debris. Also, the outer hulls are built to partially fill with water when the boat is at rest, and drain out as the boat accelerates. This supposedly increases stability at rest or slow speed. The outer hulls are composed of 3 independent sections, and any one of the can be replaced individually if damaged.
What a fantastic video! SeaDoo should buy this video from you in order to show all their customers how to use the boat. I'm really interested in getting a Switch once I move to SW Florida, and your videos are making me want one even more!
We rented one last summer. There were plenty of cleaver design elements that this video covered well. The rental was the 21' with the 170hp motor; definitely not enough motor for this size. The boat was very LOUD under power.
This was a fantastic video. I have been researching this boat. I can’t even afford this, but I’m trying to find away to get one. I think it will be a fantastic addition to my life.
This is a pretty in depth review on this model, showing the features and things that you may want to see before buying of your interested. I am a bit surprised to find that this doesn't come standard with a battery disconnect switch, its a "Switch" without the switch. This is a pretty important detail that I'm glad to see you mentioned. After sitting for only a few weeks, it would be pretty inconvenient and agitate me to finally get out back on open water and have to wait hours for a decent charge to get the thing started. To the manufacturer, why are you not putting a disconnect standard in these? Thanks for showing us all these features and options you have in this model!
Well I learned the hard way of taking my boat in for a fix……. There are NO trim TABS….. the trim is the jet angle…. The tabs on the back of the boat are spring activated and are only for balance and not adjustable…… love the info you provide….great vid….
Excellent review! Great job showing all of the features and operations that this boat has to offer. Also appreciate the tips and tricks that you gave us as well. This is a really cool watercraft. Thank you for taking the time to make a great review. (appreciate the drone shots too!)
Seadoo is definitely number one when it comes to innovation. I like a lot of the features of this pontoon my only concern is long term durability with all the plastic locking pieces and clips. Great review!
@@JetBoatPilot Because the sun's UV light oxidizes any kind of polymer making it brittle. Some of this can be negated after buying the thou$and dollar mooring cover (which should be standard on boat this pricy).
Owen, simply let the bimini latch down strap hang on the outside and feed from the outside of the slot to the inside. You can then thread into the buckle on the inside. I like your video. I got my 2022 18ft 170 in May and have 100 hours on it. Enjoying every minute of it.
Sir, you are an awesome teacher ❤️ 👏🏿, You make me want one of these even though I can't afford one. I enjoyed watching from beginning to the end. Be safe on the water. ❤❤❤
Fantastic review. One thing is driving me crazy though... (31:40) you could have just left the strap buckle on the inside, pulled the strap end out from between the bimini rails (exactly as you have at 31:47) and passed the strap end through from the outside to the inside. No need to spin it around.
I thought I might want one of these even though I'm not a power boat guy. But your overview made it look far more attractive as a multipurpose watercraft than the seadoo ads. Maybe your followup videos will answer this of how hot does plastic everything get and how well will it hold up in the sun.
Thanks for the comments! We'll definitely stay on the follow up. SeaDoo has a spray protectant that will preserve the color. It gets applied once per year.
i think this watercraft is PERFECT!!! going to look at one today to see it up close, and with year end sales might get one... great video thanks looking fwd to more 🤠
Looks like the seats can be fastened to the anchor tile in any of the 4 cardinal directions. makes for comfy fishing to face out. very clever. me likes it. Also the dock tiles are a great selling point.
Finally a boat that make my inner-boy exited. This boat look so useful & can go through any kind of water. It's can easily be use as rescuer boat if flash flood happened anywhere
It is quite different. What makes it so revolutionary compared to all other BRP powered jet boats that came before it is the fact that it now can clear debris from the impeller using the IDF feature. We'll do a video on that when it warms up a bit.
Wow 🤩, what a very informative video I think Sea-Doo should use it and pay you to give to the customers!!! You guys did amazing job! I live in Panama City Beach 🏖 and now of course I am seriously considering buying one of these watercraft! Thank you for the great video!
Yes I agree, the model I was referencing from the early 90's was more of a rescue/utility boat. As a side note the first sit on SeaDoo's came out in 1965 or 1966. The first ones I ever saw were on the cover of National Geographic magazine when they did an article on the new Lake Powell in Az. that had just opened up. I believe that SeaDoo was the first recreational "Jet Ski" that was ever made. I wanted one the minute I saw that magazine cover and about 15 years later in I believe 1987 they started making them again. I bought mine in 1988.
Re: Strapping down the bimini frame (the straps were installed correctly). Instead of spinning the velcro strap around, undo it before dropping the frame and make sure the free end stays outboard of the support as you swing it up from the locked position. Then the free end of the strap is on the outboard side of the boat. Reach out and insert the end from outboard to inboard through the hold-down slot and, ta da, it is exactly opposite of spinning it around and straps down correctly with the tail end inboard and more protected from wind by the top than when outboard and in the full slipstream down the side of the boat.
Great video, defintely in-depth....wondering about salt water use and flushing, with our current outboard, we can flush while the boat is docked and in the water. I assume the Switch can't be flushed while in the water, the lower unit is always in the water.
I really like pretty much everything about the Sea Doo Switch except for the Bimini top, I really wish the Bimini top folded back versus forward. This way you could stow it down without it being in the way while using the boat.
There are some pros and cons to it. Ours has issues with the canvas snaps releasing while underway. I kind of like the forward swept look. Makes it look sporty.
@@bethanylenning7593 you cant see? that boat is mostly plastic and cheep fiberglass. after 2 or 3 years in the sun most of the seats will crack and retain water. the deck and hull will turn to chalk. sure it looks pretty now but shortly after the warranty runs out you'll have issues, if not before. everything said in this video is accurate but SeeDoo is notorious for dragging out warranty claims and cheep products.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems to me if you route those straps exactly the same way in either direction they will work exactly the same. I don’t think you need to turn that strap 180°. Otherwise this was an extremely informative video. Thank you.
It looks to me like the straps to keep the top in the down position just need to be pulled out from the support bars, so they get inserted into the bottom piece from the outside, instead of going through the support, then into the bottom piece from the inside. It works rotated like was done in the video, but was probably not needed to do that.
Very nice! Wondering why Sea Doo didn't add side entry points and a bigger swim platform. On our Yamaha FSH, we spend most of the time on swim platform. Still, this is a very cool new pontoon design. Great review!
I found this video eyery useful and fully informative. We owned a Seadoo Speedster 240 HP. We loved the boat. However, we soon learned the seat cushions were built to protect the knees while forgetting about the tailbone. The hard fiberglass seat was like a open clamshell and there was less than 2" of form under out tailbones. Whenever we hit a wave, we killed our tailbones and we still have trouble with them today. Eventually, I learned by removing the seat cushion and spinning it 180 degree we were able to drive in comfortably.. the end of pain! The knee area had 6" of foam and it was so comfortable after the mod. The seats on the switch appear to be similar. Is the ride painless when you hit waves? In general, I find all the details to be too much when trying to go out and have fun. If you forget or someone unsnaps anything, it could be end of potentially fun day. IMHO The the top can't be fully deployed while on the water traveling at speed i.e. it is useless!
The ride is remarkably smooth in my opinion. Not sure if it's the tri toons or the water in the outboard toons but whatever it is, it's a pleasure to ride. Feels like a much bigger heavier boat.
@@JetBoatPilot our Speedster was only 16' and I think i t was 1,600 lbs. I had replaced the intake grate for a solid graite and tuned the ride plate. It would literally start to plane under 10mph. It was a rocket. We sold it after 10 years, However, I didn't figure out the seat fix until right before we sold it. If you bottomed out on the seat, you would know it immediately, it hurts.
Some have modified the aft rail and converted it into a gate. It allows access to the rear left or right side of the boat and if you configure your furniture the right way its actually pretty convenient.
Very Very well done. I know some folks are sad no big rip on the bay, but they have to understand the hardware and controls (if a purchaser) in my opinion if i just bought this vessel this video captured the feel of the craft. again will done, you have done your homework sir. :)
I have been super pumped about the SeaDoo Switch - recently talked to some boaters and they all seemed to talk down about it. "Cheap, plastic.. motor will have to be serviced way more than a traditional outboard yamaha" "Why not just get a yamaha jet boat.. "for the same money you can just get a regular pontoon with a yamaha .. etc etc.. Is the switch really that bad? Are they just haters? I don't want to feel like i'm making a poor decision here but don't know what to believe any more! haha
Well the forum is going to be full of people complaining and bad news typically gets talked about more than good. We own two of these boats, a 2022 18 and a 2023 21. Both have been pretty solid but we don't have a ton of time on each one. I think about 15 hours each. They are much better than you might think after listening to all the naysayers. They are also A LOT OF FUN! So much so I find myself using the Switch more often than the Yamaha 222XD that we also own. Also smoother ride than my Yamaha. Granted this is a new boat so it's going to have its share of new boat gremlins, bit I think it's going to sell like mad and it's really going to serve alot of families well!
If you use a Perko switch and turn the batteries off while you leave it in the water, won't that also prevent your bilge pump from working? I get turning them off when you store it, just asking. Great video on the SeaDoo Switch, very well done and so informative.
Yes that is correct. Typically I don't turn the batteries off if the boat is in the water. I like to use a solar charger if the boat is left in the water so the batteries don't drain down.
I just watched the video and thought it was great. My wife and I are leaning towards buying this type of vessel. But one thing I questioned on the video, is the Velcro straps to hold the Bimini frame in the down position. You said that the buckles being in is wrong, they should be out. As I don’t work for NASA, nor do I own one of these Switches, but won’t the Velcro strap function whether the buckle is inward or outward??
Cruise Control should work without regard to break-in. Straps can indeed be strapped with the buckle on the inside, you weren't going through the same path that you did when buckle was on outside. BUT I think that buckle on the outside is better because you can release the velcro before you get on the boat and then raise the bimini instead of crawling under it.
31:47 ok, now STOP there and pass the strap from the outside-in rather than turning 180 and passing the strap from the inside-out. This might make it easier to access when stowing away onboard, instead of reaching over the Switch's side to fasten the velcro. However, it is possible to feed the strap either way, but don't pass the strap between the tower and the rubber stop (only pass the strap through the slot from either direction).
Would this work with one person on a river that is shallow with submerged rocks. I wouldn't mind scratching the bottom my concern to cracking or knocking a hole in it and the draft with one person with just two seats like shown as the driver's seat everything else removed. Probably an in person dealership question
I think the polytec hulls are fiberglass reinforced polymer so they're less likely to crack and more likely to scratch than fiberglass or aluminum. With that said if the water is shallower than 2 feet I would not advise travelling any faster than about idle speed. 3 feet or deeper you can run faster but bear in mind water depths can change quickly and you could run aground causing damage to the boat and even risking injury.
As someone thats brand new to boating but super interested in this one I hope its cool if I ask a couple questions questions 1) other than oil changes what else would this boat need to stay in good working order? 2) are all the engines naturally aspirated? I saw someone below mention a supercharger 3) can this boat be parked outside as is or will it fade/age? 4) based on what ive seen on weights elsewhere is this a boat that a midsize truck can comfortably tow? I have a diesel gladiator 5) if I set up a giant igloo cooler with water can I fish off this thing too? If im getting into boating I want a swiss army knife Thanks and great video!
There's not much to a jet boat to keep it working well. Flush after every salt water use. flush out the pontoons occasionally per the owner's manual. Engines can be bought naturally aspirated and also supercharged. 230 hp is supercharged. 170hp is not. I would keep it under a cover to preserve the color however SeaDoo does have a spray on product that preserves the color.
Back in the early '90s SeaDoo made a semi rigid hull that you drove a SeaDoo into the back of and coupled them together with a couple of clamps. I believe this rig was about 12 or 14 long , I thought it was a great idea however I never saw one on the water anywhere. The only place ever saw one was at my SeaDoo dealer in the show room.
I don't think that will be the case for this one. The fastest growing segment within the marine industry is the pontoon. Second fastest growing segment is jet boats. This one is both and that makes it stand out from the rest. We predict it's going to be the best selling pontoon boat brand in a few years and also the best selling jet boat brand as well.
Bpd231 Martino, I am in the Florida Keys, and a couple years ago I saw a used Sea-Doo add on boat, one for sale. It was beat up but was a great little transit vehicle, and a guy was doing tours with it. Haven't seen but 2 as well.
Great job on the review. Awesome boat except the controls. Wtf is that??!!!! The steering is backwards in reverse. That is definitely catered to a new boater. As someone who’s been boating for 40 years. I don’t care to have some whacky steering. I can even overlook the bars instead of a wheel. But backwards steering in reverse is dumb in my opinion.
@@JetBoatPilot right. And that lack of intuitiveness is what would have me slamming that boat into a dock when I went to muscle memory. Lol. Just like I sometimes go to step on an imaginary clutch when getting into an automatic after I’ve driven manual. It looked strange when you were doing circles in reverse. I’ve never seen a boat turn like that. Not without bow thrusters lol. It does look pretty maneuverable. I’m curious to learn more about the drive, how it works and why they chose that design.
I am curious how this switch performs with 8 adults on it. Are you still able to pull a person on a tube or a wake boarder ? Please reply with the max persons or approximate person/gear weight you have had on board while pulling somebody behind the boat.
Great review..the best yet..I am your neighbor over in Perdido Bay, Pensacola (freedom rings pretty good here too!) ..how is stable is this boat on some good chop during the busy days on the bay.?
I've lived here since 1996 and have never heard of one shark attack here in Bay County. We have too many Dolphins here for the Sharks to get out of line.
does the light pole that attaches to the rear platform come standard with the switch or is that the $200 light pole extension they sell? and is your deck mat slate grey or titanium color?
I love the fact that it's a relatively light craft however I do have to say overall it seems rather flimsy. It'll be interesting to see how long everything lasts after a few seasons of heavy use.
I bought a couple SeaDoo Sparks about 7 years ago. The material used on their hulls is the same that is used on the Switch. I caught some crap from Yamaha owners when I first bought them which made me wonder if my decision to go with this "new material" was a wise choice but now that I've had them for quite a while I can safely say I like it much better than fiberglass. Not only has it proven to be durable but unlike fiberglass it doesn't chip and because it's not a smooth, gloss finish, scratches and the like don't show like they do on fiberglass. Just a whole lot less maintenance
I've got an old sea doo pwc, I have to say sea doo has some beautiful pwcs/switch..I dunno if they're mostly gimmicks or not...but they've got the most beautiful high end pwcs
SeaDoo tends to spend a great deal of time on aesthetics and form. They also make a really high performance PWC as well. There has been a decades long argument over who's got the more reliable tough dependable ski, the Sea-Doo or the Yamaha. In my experience Sea-Doo has been the more innovative forward thinking and even risk taking brand. The went for it big with this new Pontoon. Yamaha tends to be more conservative and don't innovate quite to the extreme like Sea-Doo. But don't think that Yamaha is not an innovative company. They too make some really cutting edge stuff. Check out their new Drive X technology on the flagship 275SDX. It's pretty impressive.
@@JetBoatPilot yeah I've been told by almost everyone yahmaha is the most reliable, and if I'm buying used I think yahmaha is the way to go, but once I can afford a brand new pwc I think sea doo can't be beat in regards to features and looks...
Cute and seems kind of fun but mehhh... Driving seems like more work than relaxation which is what I do on the pontoon. Half the time I point her in the direction I want to go sit back and relax passively tending the steering. This seems a bit like I have to hold down the throttle the entire time which would be not so relaxing and or fun unless she zips around like a jet ski, and I imagine tiring for the long trek more than relaxing. Might have had cruise control I was kind of skipping along and didn't catch it if it did. Handles pretty nicely in those tight spaces though. Seen a few for the first time around the area for private sale and was wondering what they were and kept forgetting to look into it then stumbled across this on my youtube page... :-) good vid.
@firejs1000 actually the cruise control feature does let you go hands free and with it being a tri toon it is pretty much set it and forget it in terms of heading management. This boat will hold course better than any boat I've ever driven (excluding those equipped with auto pilot). It's worth a test drive if you can get one.
Great video. Best yet on the Switch. I just got a Switch and am VERY concerned about it up on my boat lift and not being able to flush the engine after salt water exposure. The access ports are back under the swim platform and I'm not able to reach them. Even if I wasn't 79 years old. The dealership has been great, but SeaDoo company basically said I'm out of luck. As far as I can see It is only able to be flushed when it's on the trailer or treading water with the boat over your head. Any ideas????
Hook up a quick disconnect fitting to a short section of hose and secure it to the underside of the swim platform or near that area. This way you can access it from the boat.
What I like most about this video is that it is almost like 'boating for dummies'. I do not mean boaters are dummies, when you are new at something, you will make mistakes. This video explains in a friendly way how to avoid mistakes that could prove catastrophic. Good job!
i have no desire to buy a boat, a seadoo or seadoo boat. but for some reason i watched this whole thing and i have to say it is one of the best reviews/how to's ive seen on here. so much was covered at a good pace, easy to follow along, excellent visuals and camera work. if i ever decide to get a boat it may be this one only becuase i know feel like an expert and could go to a showroom and know what was going on. i dont even know what happened with this last 38 minutes, but i aint mad.
Thank you! We love this boat! It is a joy to drive!
Bro I was gonna say the same thing lol I don’t own a boat nor am I looking to buy one or anything but this video popped up on my feed and I watched the entire thing through and now I want one of these lol
@@dailyfb5481 haha, sometimes people just know how to explain & talk about things just right that its contagious, feels so legit like you've known them for a decade, where they answer questions you didn't even think of asking but are like "omg that's clever". Its a rare gift honestly. If I ever need a boat in this class I'm 100% looking at this one simply because of this review. I work in advertising & this review is just good, the sort of thing I wish my clients would give me as creative. Part of why I am geeked out about it when most are just like, meh, its a boat review lol just a lot of respect for a random company on the tubes for doing a great job.
Hahaha 😂
You should get a kayak at least every day should get on the water some time. It's great.
Absolutely gobsmacked. This is the best recreational boat I've ever seen for a person in a wheelchair. Absolutely 💯
It is pretty great for that. You'd just need a gangway to get the foredeck near enough to the dock.
How in the world could a wheelchair board that boat? There’s no entry gates.
@@dukefurst5741 there's a wide one in the front.
th-cam.com/users/shortsWb4qRLKcIYY?feature=share This link is to a great video on YT with a father who is in a wheelchair and his son who looks to be 9 or 10 removing all the seats and everything else it’s amazing!
@@dukefurst5741we take our father in law out on his wheelchair fairly regularly. When cruising with him we wheel him to the back of the boat and use straps to the rear rail and his chair. If we take his fishing, we leave him by the front gate, lock the wheels and do not go fast. You just need a ramp that is close in height to the front gate and back him on the boat.
JBP, without a doubt the best initial overview of the boat. I own a 21’ cruise 230 (July 2022). While I love the boat and I’m a 4X SeaDoo owner I highly recommend an extended warranty for this boat. I’m in the process of SeaDoo replacing the engine (original engine had 12 hours) due to it making oil from the #2 cylinder. It has been beyond frustrating working with BRP during the testing, evaluation, and finally getting a new engine but I do still love the boat for the family. For any potential future buyers get that extended warranty!
Excellent thank you for the encouraging words
It's a boat. So you can expect to be shelling out a LOT of money to keep it running. I had a 28 foot cruiser for 5 years and looked at the cost of docking, insurance, upkeep, problems, ect and decided I could be taking some nice vacations every year for just what the annual cost was and I had NO payment on the boat. I can't even imagine what insurance will cost for a 28 foot boat now with all the hurricanes and especially with what happened in Florida last year. You know they will pass the cost on to everyone. We all know that saying, happy when you get it but happier when you get rid of it :)
Very good to know thank you
@@trvman1 Hey, I know your comment was a few months ago. Just wondering ballpark what the average annual cost of all that was
@@michaelruiz995 10 years ago docking was 4 grand a year, insurance was 700 bucks, a year, then if you had an engine problem, 500 bucks, gas who knows. I would highly suggest BEFORE you by, look at what boat you like then get insurance quotes. I hear boat insurance is now out of sight because of the hurricanes. Everyone pays, even if you aren't in a hurricane area. Look at what docking fees are unless you are going to trailer it, but make sure you can get to a boat launch that isn't full by 8am. It will all depend on where you live. Do your homework.
Great video. Very in depth, but to the point. You covered a lot of information and I never felt the need to skip ahead like I do when most instructional videos start rambling.
Not just a review, this video should be essential watching when you buy one of these. it could save owners thousand of dollars and headaches by showing them common mistakes and how to live with the boat. i've been researching the switch for 5 months and will be ready to buy in a couple (doing a house solar project first). i feel 10x more confident in buying one now. Thank you!
Thanks for the compliments!
For the past 2 years bearly visited the US. Longing a good ol'conversation with such an individual like you are. Nice articulate speech, straight thought, relaxed attitude. I'm an immigrant to the US and I value you Sir as a backbone of the America! Good bless you!
Thanks!
Very nice overview. In regards to the strap holding down the bimini top while its lying flat....you don't need to rotate the strap. Instead, have the strap hanging freely before lying the bimini down and then run the strap through the outside hole. Now you can run the strap through the connector and have the velco connection on the inside of the boat.
Unbelievably informative video… You should be a salesman for the company. Very good job
Thank you!
Your title was not click bait, this is the most in-depth review of the Switch I've seen and I learned about many features that I didn't even know existed. I've never heard your docking saying before but now that I have I'll neve forget it. I was concerned about the throttle controls and if maneuverability were going to be an issue but it appears this thing can do a complete 360 in it's own length, something no other boat that I've ever had could. Wish the video included a section about actually being on the water with it. Curious to see how it handles in a moderate chop and if you think the engine you selected is sufficent for pulling a tube or handling the weight of 6 or 7 people. Other than this, great video and thanks for taking the time to do it.
I think its going to tow a tube very well. Also the outer pontoons take on water while in the water so they get heavier and provide stability and better ride quality. In the chop it feels like a much bigger heavier boat.
This is the coolest boat I have seen in awhile, I know they where trying to make phones modular but it did not go anywhere. This boat is a game changer in the boating world
I've watched most videos on TH-cam about the Switch and this one is by far the best! I presently have a '22 FishPro Trophy and have ordered the Cruise for spring '23. The detail that you get into about each aspect of the Switch is much appreciated, I've learned even more than even the dealer up here in Ontario told me. I've saved the video so that my kids and grandkids who are also going to be using this can learn as well. Thank you for the excellent video!
Thank you! JetBoats are our passion and this one is truly special! You're going to love your new toy!!!!
@@JetBoatPilot I'm also going to recommend your video to my dealer to show interested customers...you cover everything that a buyer needs to know.
@@patrickkeller5214 awesome, we're a happy owner for sure! I hope our experience helps others to discover this amazing platform!
Very Good Vídeo!!!
How are you liking your switch?
Best review / product introduction guy EVER!
You did excellent job not only explaining everything but demonstrating them as well
Thank you!
Awesome review! This boat is checking everything on my list except for fishing-friendly features like rod storage, live well, and captain's chair.... I'll stay tuned for those updates!
Coming out 2025 they are taking orders now 44,000
I just bought a Sea-Doo Switch 21 but haven’t taken delivery yet. This is the best review of the boat and all it’s features that I have seen. Thanks!
Thank you! We love ours!
Excellent review and thanks for reminding people about venting the engine. It might sound obvious, but human error is a thing. Years ago, I was on a buddy's 27 foot boat. He normally filled up at the gas station about 30 mins from the boat slip. On this one particular day, he filled up at the dock and forgot to run the vent fan. The explosion and fire had the restaurant patrons fleeing. A huge 80lb cooler sitting over the engine hatch shot 30 feet straight up into the sky. There were 6 of us in the boat and luckily there were no injuries and the fire was quickly put out by the fire extinguishers that he kept on board. He had that boat for over 3 years before this happened. He knew about venting, but a simple change in habit and some other minor distractions was enough to cause several thousand dollars of damage.
Yes it's a real thing! Must be part of every startup routine.
Venting the engine doesn’t sound obvious. People have blown themselves up because of this. I’m thinking of buying this boat, and that kind of information was welcomed.
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I was at my SeaDoo dealer today, questioning where the sand and debris go that fall through all the crevices and slots in the deck. It all drains down to one or the other of the outers hulls. SeaDoo recommends flushing the outer hulls yearly. The center hull remains sealed from any debris. Also, the outer hulls are built to partially fill with water when the boat is at rest, and drain out as the boat accelerates. This supposedly increases stability at rest or slow speed. The outer hulls are composed of 3 independent sections, and any one of the can be replaced individually if damaged.
Jet boat pilot is the man! Awesome review and in depth info. Props to the cameraman/woman.
Thank you!!!
Well done sir!! Everything I needed to help me with my buying decision. By far the best Seadoo Switch video to date. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for the kind words!
What a fantastic video! SeaDoo should buy this video from you in order to show all their customers how to use the boat. I'm really interested in getting a Switch once I move to SW Florida, and your videos are making me want one even more!
Thanks! The boat we reviewed we bought for this purpose, to share with others our findings. We really appreciate your feedback!
We rented one last summer. There were plenty of cleaver design elements that this video covered well. The rental was the 21' with the 170hp motor; definitely not enough motor for this size. The boat was very LOUD under power.
Yeah, 18 footer is really underpowered with the 170hp, I can only imagine how it was on the 21 footer
not under ouwered
This was a fantastic video. I have been researching this boat. I can’t even afford this, but I’m trying to find away to get one. I think it will be a fantastic addition to my life.
@@illgazillion thank you! I hope you end up with a boat, maybe the Switch!
You did an amazing review sea doo needs to sign you up you went over absolutely everything and it was enjoyable…good job
Awesome, I wish! Thanks!
This is a pretty in depth review on this model, showing the features and things that you may want to see before buying of your interested. I am a bit surprised to find that this doesn't come standard with a battery disconnect switch, its a "Switch" without the switch. This is a pretty important detail that I'm glad to see you mentioned. After sitting for only a few weeks, it would be pretty inconvenient and agitate me to finally get out back on open water and have to wait hours for a decent charge to get the thing started. To the manufacturer, why are you not putting a disconnect standard in these? Thanks for showing us all these features and options you have in this model!
You're welcome!
Well I learned the hard way of taking my boat in for a fix……. There are NO trim TABS….. the trim is the jet angle…. The tabs on the back of the boat are spring activated and are only for balance and not adjustable…… love the info you provide….great vid….
Interesting, was not aware of that.
On another video heard that those trim tabs are adjustable with a wrench.
This is the best so in-depth review for this product.
Thank you!
Best Sea Doo switch video yet. I’m looking forward to the others you mentioned. Good job!
Thank you!
Excellent review! Great job showing all of the features and operations that this boat has to offer. Also appreciate the tips and tricks that you gave us as well. This is a really cool watercraft. Thank you for taking the time to make a great review. (appreciate the drone shots too!)
You're welcome! We loved making it!
Professional and very detailed explanation.Awsome Seadoo pontoon.Thanks great video
Thank you, they're going to sell a lot of these boats!
JBP - EXCELLENT REVIEW THE BEST I'VE SEEN ON TH-cam, SEADOO NEEDS TO MAKE YOU THEIR REVIEWER/BOAT TESTER, OUTSTANDING JOB👍
Thank you! We love our Switch! Both of them now that we have 2!
Seadoo is definitely number one when it comes to innovation. I like a lot of the features of this pontoon my only concern is long term durability with all the plastic locking pieces and clips. Great review!
Time will tell...
I wouldn't expect it to last overly long but it seems like an enjoyable boat for a few years
@@questlive2338 why would you expect that? Is it because it has polymer and isenglass sides?
@@JetBoatPilot Because the sun's UV light oxidizes any kind of polymer making it brittle. Some of this can be negated after buying the thou$and dollar mooring cover (which should be standard on boat this pricy).
@@normwetherbee3403 even on objects that never see light?
Owen, simply let the bimini latch down strap hang on the outside and feed from the outside of the slot to the inside. You can then thread into the buckle on the inside. I like your video. I got my 2022 18ft 170 in May and have 100 hours on it. Enjoying every minute of it.
I see that now. Good to know there's a couple ways to do it. Thanks!
Any problems so far and if so what's been the cost?
Do you have issue with shallow water? Sucking up sand?
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What a fantastic review! Love the boat. I’ll definitely buying from you guys.
Awesome thank you!!!
Great video! I saw one of these for the first time this weekend and have been obsessing about it ever since. Thank you for the full breakdown.
You're welcome!
Sir, you are an awesome teacher ❤️ 👏🏿, You make me want one of these even though I can't afford one. I enjoyed watching from beginning to the end. Be safe on the water. ❤❤❤
You got my sub at "Let Freedom Reign baby!" Boats in Florida and loving US of A.....my kind of channel!
Hoo Rah! Gotta love those jets flying over!
Fantastic review. One thing is driving me crazy though... (31:40) you could have just left the strap buckle on the inside, pulled the strap end out from between the bimini rails (exactly as you have at 31:47) and passed the strap end through from the outside to the inside. No need to spin it around.
Even though I will never own one of these; I have to admit it's a pretty cool little boat! Great review of her as well!
Thanks!
Great Video for those who want to get into a Switch. Thank you
You do an incredible detail job. I’m actually thinking of this boat.
Thanks! It's really good for a new platform.
I want it even more after this review! Thanks for such a great review!
You're welcome! Hope you get one!
I thought I might want one of these even though I'm not a power boat guy. But your overview made it look far more attractive as a multipurpose watercraft than the seadoo ads. Maybe your followup videos will answer this of how hot does plastic everything get and how well will it hold up in the sun.
Thanks for the comments! We'll definitely stay on the follow up. SeaDoo has a spray protectant that will preserve the color. It gets applied once per year.
i think this watercraft is PERFECT!!! going to look at one today to see it up close, and with year end sales might get one... great video thanks looking fwd to more 🤠
Looks like the seats can be fastened to the anchor tile in any of the 4 cardinal directions. makes for comfy fishing to face out. very clever. me likes it. Also the dock tiles are a great selling point.
Finally a boat that make my inner-boy exited. This boat look so useful & can go through any kind of water.
It's can easily be use as rescuer boat if flash flood happened anywhere
It is quite different. What makes it so revolutionary compared to all other BRP powered jet boats that came before it is the fact that it now can clear debris from the impeller using the IDF feature. We'll do a video on that when it warms up a bit.
Greatly appreciate the sub-titles. Very informative!
You're welcome
Looking at purchasing a 13' Sport compact. Insurance is $380 a year and includes the trailer. Not too bad if you ask me and it's through State Farm
Clearly the best video on this product,,it would seam sea doo needs to make alot of improvements
@frankortolano5886 thank you! They are selling well but i agree, lots of work to do to perfect it.
Wow 🤩, what a very informative video I think Sea-Doo should use it and pay you to give to the customers!!! You guys did amazing job! I live in Panama City Beach 🏖 and now of course I am seriously considering buying one of these watercraft! Thank you for the great video!
Thank you! We have two of them. They're so much FUN!
Yes I agree, the model I was referencing from the early 90's was more of a rescue/utility boat. As a side note the first sit on SeaDoo's came out in 1965 or 1966. The first ones I ever saw were on the cover of National Geographic magazine when they did an article on the new Lake Powell in Az. that had just opened up. I believe that SeaDoo was the first recreational "Jet Ski" that was ever made. I wanted one the minute I saw that magazine cover and about 15 years later in I believe 1987 they started making them again. I bought mine in 1988.
That's a cool story!
Re: Strapping down the bimini frame (the straps were installed correctly).
Instead of spinning the velcro strap around, undo it before dropping the frame and make sure the free end stays outboard of the support as you swing it up from the locked position. Then the free end of the strap is on the outboard side of the boat. Reach out and insert the end from outboard to inboard through the hold-down slot and, ta da, it is exactly opposite of spinning it around and straps down correctly with the tail end inboard and more protected from wind by the top than when outboard and in the full slipstream down the side of the boat.
Fantastic demonstration video!
I want one! Our old 2003 hurricane deck boat looks like a model T next to a C8 Vette compared to this! So cool. Great review
That's funny!
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Great video, defintely in-depth....wondering about salt water use and flushing, with our current outboard, we can flush while the boat is docked and in the water. I assume the Switch can't be flushed while in the water, the lower unit is always in the water.
True, you want to flush it while it's out of the water.
I really like pretty much everything about the Sea Doo Switch except for the Bimini top, I really wish the Bimini top folded back versus forward. This way you could stow it down without it being in the way while using the boat.
There are some pros and cons to it. Ours has issues with the canvas snaps releasing while underway. I kind of like the forward swept look. Makes it look sporty.
Hopefully having it fold forward will keep you from destroying it on a low bridge. Done that 😡
Thank you for the time and very cool walk-through! Seems like a truly innovative craft. I look forward to checking one out-
You're welcome glad to do it
Finally the closest thing to a SxS watercraft. I hope Yamaha, Kawasaki and Polaris are interested in this New Market Segment.
Something tells me they will
After your review I’ve decided thus is the boat I’ll have. Thank you for your thorough video.
Thank you! Enjoy your new toy!
you'll be sorry
@@ericmartin2470 why
@@bethanylenning7593 you cant see? that boat is mostly plastic and cheep fiberglass. after 2 or 3 years in the sun most of the seats will crack and retain water. the deck and hull will turn to chalk. sure it looks pretty now but shortly after the warranty runs out you'll have issues, if not before. everything said in this video is accurate but SeeDoo is notorious for dragging out warranty claims and cheep products.
@@ericmartin2470 so what pontoon do you recommend? I want one that can tow.
Very informative. I live on the Chesapeake bay and wondered how well this would do? Im thinking of the 22'
Excellent video covered all the features in detail. Love this style boat perfect family fun . Going to rush out and buy one :)
Thank you for the review. Looks like the Swiss Army Knife of pontoons, lot's of options. Question pontoons on the ocean vs lakes and rivers.
I've got mostly salt water experience so not as familiar with lakes, but I can tell you this little toon is very capable in both.
@@JetBoatPilot Thank you, not unlike a low-slung catamaran
@@thebigguy8306 yep, it's actually a great ride in the chop
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems to me if you route those straps exactly the same way in either direction they will work exactly the same. I don’t think you need to turn that strap 180°. Otherwise this was an extremely informative video. Thank you.
Very nice review 👍 Well done.
What a great review and info video. I love that you really hit all the points. Again great job!
Thank you, jetboats and PWC is all we do so we try to add lots of details
Great video! Very informative and from the consumer perspective. Thinking about getting one.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the compliment! We sure do love our Switch.
It looks to me like the straps to keep the top in the down position just need to be pulled out from the support bars, so they get inserted into the bottom piece from the outside, instead of going through the support, then into the bottom piece from the inside. It works rotated like was done in the video, but was probably not needed to do that.
Thank you, you explained things very well, better than most videos out there , 👍
Thanks for the feedback! We enjoyed making this one!
Very nice! Wondering why Sea Doo didn't add side entry points and a bigger swim platform. On our Yamaha FSH, we spend most of the time on swim platform. Still, this is a very cool new pontoon design. Great review!
I imagine to keep cost down they opted for one entry point vs 2. They'll likely increase the size over time. It's the first year.
I think applying the straps would be better velcroed inside to avoid coming undone due to wind.
I found this video eyery useful and fully informative. We owned a Seadoo Speedster 240 HP. We loved the boat. However, we soon learned the seat cushions were built to protect the knees while forgetting about the tailbone. The hard fiberglass seat was like a open clamshell and there was less than 2" of form under out tailbones. Whenever we hit a wave, we killed our tailbones and we still have trouble with them today. Eventually, I learned by removing the seat cushion and spinning it 180 degree we were able to drive in comfortably.. the end of pain! The knee area had 6" of foam and it was so comfortable after the mod. The seats on the switch appear to be similar. Is the ride painless when you hit waves?
In general, I find all the details to be too much when trying to go out and have fun. If you forget or someone unsnaps anything, it could be end of potentially fun day. IMHO The the top can't be fully deployed while on the water traveling at speed i.e. it is useless!
The ride is remarkably smooth in my opinion. Not sure if it's the tri toons or the water in the outboard toons but whatever it is, it's a pleasure to ride. Feels like a much bigger heavier boat.
@@JetBoatPilot our Speedster was only 16' and I think i t was 1,600 lbs. I had replaced the intake grate for a solid graite and tuned the ride plate. It would literally start to plane under 10mph. It was a rocket. We sold it after 10 years, However, I didn't figure out the seat fix until right before we sold it. If you bottomed out on the seat, you would know it immediately, it hurts.
My question is how do you enter or exit the boat when you only have a side dock? My local lake does not have slips like that.
Some have modified the aft rail and converted it into a gate. It allows access to the rear left or right side of the boat and if you configure your furniture the right way its actually pretty convenient.
Spearfishing in this would be epic!
awesome !!! and as tiny house on water ???? Glass walls, double floors, stairs etc ??
Very Very well done. I know some folks are sad no big rip on the bay, but they have to understand the hardware and controls (if a purchaser) in my opinion if i just bought this vessel this video captured the feel of the craft. again will done, you have done your homework sir. :)
Thank you. It helps that we own this boat.
I have been super pumped about the SeaDoo Switch - recently talked to some boaters and they all seemed to talk down about it. "Cheap, plastic.. motor will have to be serviced way more than a traditional outboard yamaha" "Why not just get a yamaha jet boat.. "for the same money you can just get a regular pontoon with a yamaha .. etc etc.. Is the switch really that bad? Are they just haters? I don't want to feel like i'm making a poor decision here but don't know what to believe any more! haha
Well the forum is going to be full of people complaining and bad news typically gets talked about more than good. We own two of these boats, a 2022 18 and a 2023 21. Both have been pretty solid but we don't have a ton of time on each one. I think about 15 hours each. They are much better than you might think after listening to all the naysayers. They are also A LOT OF FUN! So much so I find myself using the Switch more often than the Yamaha 222XD that we also own. Also smoother ride than my Yamaha. Granted this is a new boat so it's going to have its share of new boat gremlins, bit I think it's going to sell like mad and it's really going to serve alot of families well!
If you use a Perko switch and turn the batteries off while you leave it in the water, won't that also prevent your bilge pump from working?
I get turning them off when you store it, just asking.
Great video on the SeaDoo Switch, very well done and so informative.
Yes that is correct. Typically I don't turn the batteries off if the boat is in the water. I like to use a solar charger if the boat is left in the water so the batteries don't drain down.
I just watched the video and thought it was great. My wife and I are leaning towards buying this type of vessel. But one thing I questioned on the video, is the Velcro straps to hold the Bimini frame in the down position. You said that the buckles being in is wrong, they should be out. As I don’t work for NASA, nor do I own one of these Switches, but won’t the Velcro strap function whether the buckle is inward or outward??
@@GroovDog2 there's been lots of discussion on this. I guess there's more than one way to do it. This is the way that made sense to me.
Cruise Control should work without regard to break-in.
Straps can indeed be strapped with the buckle on the inside, you weren't going through the same path that you did when buckle was on outside. BUT I think that buckle on the outside is better because you can release the velcro before you get on the boat and then raise the bimini instead of crawling under it.
I must be doing something wrong then. Mine has never worked.
31:47 ok, now STOP there and pass the strap from the outside-in rather than turning 180 and passing the strap from the inside-out. This might make it easier to access when stowing away onboard, instead of reaching over the Switch's side to fasten the velcro. However, it is possible to feed the strap either way, but don't pass the strap between the tower and the rubber stop (only pass the strap through the slot from either direction).
Yes it seems that you can do it either way.
Great video, amazing tri tune. We cant wait to own one!
Would this work with one person on a river that is shallow with submerged rocks. I wouldn't mind scratching the bottom my concern to cracking or knocking a hole in it and the draft with one person with just two seats like shown as the driver's seat everything else removed. Probably an in person dealership question
I think the polytec hulls are fiberglass reinforced polymer so they're less likely to crack and more likely to scratch than fiberglass or aluminum. With that said if the water is shallower than 2 feet I would not advise travelling any faster than about idle speed. 3 feet or deeper you can run faster but bear in mind water depths can change quickly and you could run aground causing damage to the boat and even risking injury.
As someone thats brand new to boating but super interested in this one I hope its cool if I ask a couple questions questions
1) other than oil changes what else would this boat need to stay in good working order?
2) are all the engines naturally aspirated? I saw someone below mention a supercharger
3) can this boat be parked outside as is or will it fade/age?
4) based on what ive seen on weights elsewhere is this a boat that a midsize truck can comfortably tow? I have a diesel gladiator
5) if I set up a giant igloo cooler with water can I fish off this thing too? If im getting into boating I want a swiss army knife
Thanks and great video!
Email these questions to me at will@jetboatpilot.com
There's not much to a jet boat to keep it working well. Flush after every salt water use.
flush out the pontoons occasionally per the owner's manual.
Engines can be bought naturally aspirated and also supercharged. 230 hp is supercharged. 170hp is not.
I would keep it under a cover to preserve the color however SeaDoo does have a spray on product that preserves the color.
This is a very nice boat man wish I had one of these very well thought out!
Back in the early '90s SeaDoo made a semi rigid hull that you drove a SeaDoo into the back of and coupled them together with a couple of clamps. I believe this rig was about 12 or 14 long , I thought it was a great idea however I never saw one on the water anywhere. The only place ever saw one was at my SeaDoo dealer in the show room.
I don't think that will be the case for this one. The fastest growing segment within the marine industry is the pontoon. Second fastest growing segment is jet boats. This one is both and that makes it stand out from the rest. We predict it's going to be the best selling pontoon boat brand in a few years and also the best selling jet boat brand as well.
Bpd231 Martino, I am in the Florida Keys, and a couple years ago I saw a used Sea-Doo add on boat, one for sale. It was beat up but was a great little transit vehicle, and a guy was doing tours with it. Haven't seen but 2 as well.
Great job on the review. Awesome boat except the controls. Wtf is that??!!!! The steering is backwards in reverse. That is definitely catered to a new boater. As someone who’s been boating for 40 years. I don’t care to have some whacky steering. I can even overlook the bars instead of a wheel. But backwards steering in reverse is dumb in my opinion.
@Gold Plated Junk it's not ideal in terms of intuitiveness but in terms of command its instant and borderline aggressive.
@@JetBoatPilot right. And that lack of intuitiveness is what would have me slamming that boat into a dock when I went to muscle memory. Lol. Just like I sometimes go to step on an imaginary clutch when getting into an automatic after I’ve driven manual.
It looked strange when you were doing circles in reverse. I’ve never seen a boat turn like that. Not without bow thrusters lol. It does look pretty maneuverable. I’m curious to learn more about the drive, how it works and why they chose that design.
Very innovative boat. Great video. Thanks.
Very nicely done, and extremely helpful. Thanks so much.
Pontoon boat? Jet ski? Life raft? Handicap access? Yes!
Experience around salt water.... I've learned Chapstick's the best lube/sealant, second to scuba 0-ring lube but a tenth the price.....
I am curious how this switch performs with 8 adults on it. Are you still able to pull a person on a tube or a wake boarder ? Please reply with the max persons or approximate person/gear weight you have had on board while pulling somebody behind the boat.
Thank you for an excellent video. God bless you stay safe
You're welcome
Great review..the best yet..I am your neighbor over in Perdido Bay, Pensacola (freedom rings pretty good here too!) ..how is stable is this boat on some good chop during the busy days on the bay.?
@psimms12 actually pretty stable. We've had ours in some average 1 to 2 footers and have felt comfortable.
excellent in depth review thank you! Quick question - what is the passenger seating capacity on the 18ft vs 21ft model thank you!
18 footer seats up to 8. 21 footer seats up to 10.
LOOKS NICE, I WOULD WANT TO GO FISHING IN IT BUT LOOKS TO CLEAN AND FRESH TO DIRTY IT WITH FISH AND GEAR
So, do the bull sharks ever attack people in that little canal area? If so, how many have been killed? Just curious.
I've lived here since 1996 and have never heard of one shark attack here in Bay County. We have too many Dolphins here for the Sharks to get out of line.
does the light pole that attaches to the rear platform come standard with the switch or is that the $200 light pole extension they sell? and is your deck mat slate grey or titanium color?
We added Slate Gray Over Black pads and yes the light for night use came with the boat. It's required by Coast guard to be legal for night use.
@@JetBoatPilot thanks for the info, is the titanium grey mat a lighter color than the slate grey mats you have on your switch?
@@coloradoriveroutdoors yes Titanium Gray is lighter
I love the fact that it's a relatively light craft however I do have to say overall it seems rather flimsy. It'll be interesting to see how long everything lasts after a few seasons of heavy use.
True, longevity will be proven after we start hearing feedback from renters.
Still under 10 hours. Maybe it has more power once fully broken in.
After using the boat, it definitely doesn't seem flimsy. While people sometimes equate non-metal to flimsy, this thing feels extremely solid.
I bought a couple SeaDoo Sparks about 7 years ago. The material used on their hulls is the same that is used on the Switch. I caught some crap from Yamaha owners when I first bought them which made me wonder if my decision to go with this "new material" was a wise choice but now that I've had them for quite a while I can safely say I like it much better than fiberglass. Not only has it proven to be durable but unlike fiberglass it doesn't chip and because it's not a smooth, gloss finish, scratches and the like don't show like they do on fiberglass. Just a whole lot less maintenance
@@richmac918 that's good to know!
I've got an old sea doo pwc, I have to say sea doo has some beautiful pwcs/switch..I dunno if they're mostly gimmicks or not...but they've got the most beautiful high end pwcs
SeaDoo tends to spend a great deal of time on aesthetics and form. They also make a really high performance PWC as well. There has been a decades long argument over who's got the more reliable tough dependable ski, the Sea-Doo or the Yamaha. In my experience Sea-Doo has been the more innovative forward thinking and even risk taking brand. The went for it big with this new Pontoon. Yamaha tends to be more conservative and don't innovate quite to the extreme like Sea-Doo. But don't think that Yamaha is not an innovative company. They too make some really cutting edge stuff. Check out their new Drive X technology on the flagship 275SDX. It's pretty impressive.
@@JetBoatPilot yeah I've been told by almost everyone yahmaha is the most reliable, and if I'm buying used I think yahmaha is the way to go, but once I can afford a brand new pwc I think sea doo can't be beat in regards to features and looks...
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Cute and seems kind of fun but mehhh... Driving seems like more work than relaxation which is what I do on the pontoon. Half the time I point her in the direction I want to go sit back and relax passively tending the steering. This seems a bit like I have to hold down the throttle the entire time which would be not so relaxing and or fun unless she zips around like a jet ski, and I imagine tiring for the long trek more than relaxing. Might have had cruise control I was kind of skipping along and didn't catch it if it did. Handles pretty nicely in those tight spaces though. Seen a few for the first time around the area for private sale and was wondering what they were and kept forgetting to look into it then stumbled across this on my youtube page... :-) good vid.
@firejs1000 actually the cruise control feature does let you go hands free and with it being a tri toon it is pretty much set it and forget it in terms of heading management. This boat will hold course better than any boat I've ever driven (excluding those equipped with auto pilot). It's worth a test drive if you can get one.
Great video. Best yet on the Switch. I just got a Switch and am VERY concerned about it up on my boat lift and not being able to flush the engine after salt water exposure. The access ports are back under the swim platform and I'm not able to reach them. Even if I wasn't 79 years old. The dealership has been great, but SeaDoo company basically said I'm out of luck. As far as I can see It is only able to be flushed when it's on the trailer or treading water with the boat over your head. Any ideas????
Hook up a quick disconnect fitting to a short section of hose and secure it to the underside of the swim platform or near that area. This way you can access it from the boat.