I can't wait to purify myself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.😁

@DR4WZ

2 жыл бұрын

"That ain't Lake Minnetonka"

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Funny, because it was.

@DR4WZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal I was making a Purple Rain reference in response to the original comment. Hence the quotation marks.

@michaelgarrity6090

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a pretty lake.

@brandonvasquez404

2 жыл бұрын

Game. Blouses.

Like always you knocked it out of the park with this review. Thanks Kevin for going above and beyond to bring us the information we want and need

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

So cool. Love the handle bar steering and modern look. Not to mention the various configurations you can pull off

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Very configurable!

Great video Kevin. I’m so jealous of your job!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Finally... great review. You addressed all my concerns and which one was the best combo. Thank you

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Finally a good review. Nice job!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

New to boating, so I’ve watched MANY of the KZread videos on the Sea Doo Switch, which has piqued my interest. Many good videos out there on this game changing design, but yours is by far the most informative and professionally done video I’ve seen yet. You’ve got me completely sold on the Sea Doo. Well done! 👍🏻

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@mschampagnediva5303

Жыл бұрын

We’re newbies and starting our journey did you move forward with this one?

@theflynlion

10 ай бұрын

I’ve decided to go with a Land Yacht instead…bought a Class A Motorhome!

Awesome video, really like the fact you show moving the seats, complete view of both SC / NA motors and reviewed all models at idle and moving at full speeds. The one thing I can say is at 7:30 the Sea-Doo does not have the Sport Compact with the 230HP available, unfortunately. My favorite segment is at 9:28 - this is why I preordered that bad boy. Cheers

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

No there isn’t a 230HP 13-footer.

@WeTryMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal Correct, the video implies all Sport models come with the ability for either 170 or 230 choices. Just wanted to clarify :)

@jimmykol

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeTryMotorsports They control the hp output via computer tuning and addition of a supercharger. its the same 1630 ACE Rotax. you will see 230 hp 13 footers.....

@WeTryMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmykol I don't like to say this on other channels, but I outlined exactly what you're saying in mine - so I understand this completely. I'm talking about stock, out of the gate from Sea-Doo you can't order a Sport Compact with 230hp. I pre-ordered a Sport Compact and I fully intend to tune it immediately. I already have the maptunerX

Best review out there for the Switch Ty

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

Really great video, I can’t wait to get mine!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I love all of them🤩

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Great content, appreciate you sharing. Looks like y’all had a blast testing! Seadoo may have themselves another great product out on the market. Billy D

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely!

Great option for out-to-sea novel writing. 📚

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Go to it, Hemingway!

I love this. It is a jet ski with a boat built on top of it. I have been concerned with the polytec hulls as replacement is labor intensive. Adding that much more bulk to an impact will surely make them more prone to damage than the Gti. However for the money this is awesome and I suppose if you didn’t let anybody borrow it then it will probably never break.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They’re pretty stout for what they are.

@quikgt

2 жыл бұрын

The switch hulls are built in sections so you only need to replace what’s broken.

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean this type of hull is super expensive to repair?

The switch looks like an excellent product I can hardly wait to try one

Best review on youtube👍

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Not for me as I purchased a 23' Tri with 200 Merc, but I can definitely see these things selling very well, Seadoo sure does now how to hit a niche out of the park. These will be all over lakes/rivers next year assuming they can make enough.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

Well, like every one else they can’t. Pre sold in Florida Thru 2023

We just got one and it is awesome lol I feel like I’m driving a huge jet ski we got the 18ft one

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great looking product I wonder if they sold normal seats that you can detach and put in the water for just floating in the water seating and fishing off of or maybe just a roll up towing island that you can just roll out and walk on to fish off maybe even detach a seat and attach to the island to seat on. That would be cool too.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Define "normal seats."

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

You can modulate it to a sandbar bit probably would break after a few times

Couple of things…First, any Sport model gets a standard Bimini. You’d only made that mention for the Cruise models. Base models do not get one, nor can they get one. 2nd, the 13’ Compact Sport does not get the standard 2 speaker BRP Bluetooth sound system like the longer versions do, and is only available with the 170 hp. 3rd, as an FYI, the gas fill cap/tube is under a small Velcro section next to the Captains chair outside. 4th, the trailer comes with a built in ladder to access the pontoon from the ground. 5th, if you preorder (and this is the only way you’ll ever see one first year they arrive in 2022), SeaDoo throws in an extra year of warranty, giving you 2 total. Much more details, but these are a few.

@docholiday9562

2 жыл бұрын

The Compact version in either base or Sport, has only a few of the padded sections for comfort…but you can purchase a kit for more. Also, on every length model, every seat has under-seat storage, and the seats lining the rear and sides, fold flat, as well as being removable.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

OK, that's for all that info. As you might've guessed it's a little hard to cram EVERYTHING into a brief 10-12min. video.

@docholiday9562

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal oh yeah. There’s even more to tell, too…lol. But, I very much liked and appreciated the review…I’m ordering one for myself too…getting the Compact Sport, because I like the 170 hp, and Bimini…and it’s mostly just my wife and I that’ll use it, with perhaps one other couple. Don’t care about the stereo…I’ll bring my own Bluetooth speaker. Buying the mat kit which runs the soft mat material over all of the center section….this will be a hit…those that don’t get the Captains set up, to be able to drive it like a jet ski, don’t get it. It turns on a dime as you said, and the Intelligent Braking Reverse is no joke…I’ve watched, silently, some of your other reviews..love ‘em. Just with this one, I had a little more “first hand” info..lol.

never been on water, like only touring boats but i want this to be my first entry to boating and yachting maybe

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

I would love one, as we are currently looking at purchasing a pontoon, but unfortunately the deal is we need a pontoon with a fishing package, and these don't seem to have that option. Great boat though!

Awesome video! Can you wakeboard behind any of them without the supercharged version? I don't want to mess with a supercharge rebuild every few years. It doesn't look like any of them come with a tower to hook up a towline up high? I wouldn't want the 13 footer. I'd like something that holds at least 8 people.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

Thanks for the thorough report! I have one on order. Any news on when they will start to be delivered? You seem to have the connections to provide solid info. Thanks!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

3 have been delivered in Pensacola, Florida, 9 to go Thru January they say……

im totally down for companies to make cheaper boat options for people. When a fishing boat is 80k+ things are out of control.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

That was the point!

@duckman5849

2 жыл бұрын

You get what you pay for. Design and construction cost $ and those 80k fishing boats hold their value. There are plenty of cheaper fishing boats out there and I’m sure your aware of that. This “pontoon” boat is like the modular home of houses.

Just FYI, my father has owned the 13' model with the 170 HP motor for about 3 months now (around 35 hours of use). In our experience, everything about the boat is very cheaply made, plastic, breaks constantly and takes weeks to months to get replacemet parts. The boat takes on water into the hull and has to be drained and cleaned rigorously and the ride is atrocous due to the very wide and flat hull. Not to mention, the deck of the boat gets scalding hot in the sun, so no bare feet onboard. I suppose if it were on a flat, freshwater lake, it wouldn't be a big deal, but as this one is being used in Pensacola Bay, Pensacola, Florida, all of the above make it a very bad boat for the area. Oh yeah, with 4 people on board, at least two have to be sitting/standing up front or the boat will not reach plane. He is already trying to sell his.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

And you're surprised? A pontoon Spark.

@floydweb745

Жыл бұрын

I agree. All that black trim would quickly get too hot to touch in the Florida sun. Plus, black and gray are downright dangerous colors due to poor visibility in bad weather !

@googoo8325

Ай бұрын

Have you copied and pasted this on every video?

@M22Research

18 күн бұрын

@@googoo8325I appreciated the real life experience from an owner.

Being a single Man I'd love the 13' sport set it up for fishing, out on the lake to fish with a couple of guests, good times coming 😊

Its ben good 10 years sense looking at water craft last thing i was looking at was sea rays. But thease seadoo has come up on game the new fishing skis and these

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

That's the hope.

Fantastic video kevin. So informative and eloquently put.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Awesome 👍

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video, that's a lot cheaper then the Ventura I've been wanting. Only thing I'm not liking is the what I believe is plastic windows. Reminds me of my 1st jeep with half doors with the zipper windows... scratch and get damaged easily.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They're very similar, yes.

@mikefortune1263

2 жыл бұрын

I miss my first Jeep. 🤣

@mikeabiuso2075

2 жыл бұрын

The Ventura is a Cadillac in comparison.

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

Good for sea doo making more $ on upgrades/replacements

Great video man! How close is the fun level of the mid-size sport compared to the compact? As you said, the mid-size seems to check all the boxes, but I'd be willing to uncheck a few boxes if the compact is that much more fun to drive.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

The 13' is really rowdy with the 170HP.

@JoeG-Mac

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal So.. Mid-size or Compact. What's your pick?

They will sell a ton. Great video.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they will!

@georgedoolittle9015

2 жыл бұрын

$60,000 dollars for a pontoon boat? Good luck in the USA with that. Yamaha still dominates and obviously for far less you get actual creature comforts (protection from the elements most importantly.) Compared to an outboard run all aluminum pontoon this checks zero boxes...again at this price and in the USA. Look forward to being proven wrong absolutely but pure battery electric is just now fully in the water (TwinVee) and given how quiet pure BEV, more reliable, far less complex, awesome amounts of torque and well suited for watercraft propulsion and I think this ICE Platform base is going to have a lot to prove in as somehow "latest and greatest." Nice marketing material tho..

If there was a fishing model then I'd be really interested. Also wonder what the fuel efficiency is? We got a new 2022 Sun Tracker Fishing Barge 22 foot pontoon with 150HP 4 stroke Mercury outboard. Fully optioned out, fishing package, under skinning, ski tower, trailer, it all came in at 46K dollars. Has a 10 foot powered bimini top, front and rear live wells, GPS trolling motor with remote control, GPS chart plotter/fish finder, seats 11 people, sound system, fishing rod storage and tackle storage, removable table, plenty of under seat storage, 38 gallon fuel tank, cruises at 33 MPH with 4-5 adults with fishing gear and food-drinks. We've gone 54 miles on 18 gallons. It can do a 118 mile round trip on a tank of gas at full throttle cruising speed. Comes with a lifetime warranty for the original owner and a 10 year transferrable warranty. This is my 3rd boat and so far we've really enjoyed it. Has a nice swim ladder on the back with a small swim deck area to jump off into the water from and the side gate is another great spot to jump from too. Front ladder built onto the trailer makes getting in and out of the boat while it's on the trailer very easy. Ski tower is heavy duty and is up above the motor so pulling tubes is no issue and is very easy. Build quality is solid.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

A dedicated fishing model is soon coming.

Thanks for the review. What do you consider a moderate chops lake? Here we have some days with high west winds with 3-4’ high 🌊 waves that can start with a calm lake to white froth chops to 3-4 ‘ waves in 10-15 minutes. How the Switch will react in those kind of waves if we need to come back home and are in the middle of this?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It'll beat it to death.

Looks cool. I'm concerned about those plastic side windows shattering if they get bumped or pushed against during freezing winter storage.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Shattering? They're soft plastic, like the windows on a Jeep.

@zuser12345

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal I only ask because I had a convertible that had a soft plastic back window and it shattered/multi-cracked during the winter.

great idea.......could have shown the launch from the trailer! or is that the sore spot? this would make for a grand time with the kids. Nicely done!!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They were already launched when we got there. Why would that be a "sore spot?"

@voodoo2882

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal =you know launch and retrieval in the wind is a major problem for boaters =can it be driven on/off the trailer? =does the short wide stance [hull design] give it an advantage at the ramp? .....hence the sore spot blip. What manufacturers show you is one thing but what they do not show you could be an Achilles heel. Your vid review was spot on and checked many boxes. Thx

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't a windy day, so it wouldn't have been a good litmus test anyhow.

@voodoo2882

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal thx

If I can just ram this thing up onto a sandbar for a day picnic (without damaging any prop) then this thing is awesome!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

LOL this is NOT the boat to do that.

Great video! Thanks! What do you think on having the Switch as a bay boat on Lake Erie?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea

Is the 16 foot avaliable with the 230hp motor? If so is it your top pick? Or is the 13 footer with the 170hp the way to go?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. And it all depends on what your needs are. It's really impossible for anyone to make that decision for you.

Gotta get one of these

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Put a deposit in now. It's a long wait.

@Abanamat85

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal Good to know, thanks

how do you board the 21 switch cruise from the rear. I see the labels to be sure to keep the doors closed on the rear 1/4 panels, but don't see how either of the swinging quarter panel doors open so that you can easily board from the swim step. Thanks!

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

Easy, you crawl over the back seats that slightly fold down. SUPER CONVENIENT!

I like it

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Great!

Do they come with a live well?

Excellent review. Jetskis can be annoyingly loud (common lakeowners complaint). What do these sound like? Mostly wondering at the preverbal "sunset cruise" type speeds.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, modern PWC are nowhere near as loud as older 2-strokes. These are very muted and you'll never hear them wring out the throttle.

@jagervolant7871

2 жыл бұрын

Does it disturb you when you’re enjoying your grey poupon 😂

@fstop95

2 жыл бұрын

@@jagervolant7871 ha, so very funny.

Just curious. Has anyone set theirs up for fishing (trolling motors, etc.) and what would you do about a live well? Not knocking this thing at all. I'm just asking. It seems like it would be great for canals in bayous. No its not an air boat, not like I'd be jumping stumps anyway.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Good question!

What about of weeds get in the jet? Can it be cleaned out topside or do you need to get under?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

All Switch models come with IDF.

Do you know anything about when it comes to winterizing the boat? Thanks.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Not much more than WHAT IS IN THE MANUAL.

It’s like Rubbermaid decided to make a boat!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Seems repetitive.

Okay, but the swell in Alaska’s Inside Passage is frequently four feet…. Would these work for the inside passage, or are these for flat lake and river waters only?

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not an open ocean vessel.

Anyone know if it’s possible to ski behind these? I assume it would have to be the bigger 2 engine options. Personally I love the small one just wish it had the big motor in it

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

We towed a raft in the video. You can get the 13' with the 170HP.

@rashick11

Жыл бұрын

We ski, wakeboard, knee board and tube behind our 21/230

with the 1630 motor is it just a tune that changes the 100hp to the 170 or are the internals different? i'd bet to save money they are the same and you can save some scratch getting the 100 hp and tune it.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Just a tune.

All of 'em for '22 went like hotcakes...... I tried to get one, couldn't scare one up. Opted for a Fish Pro Trophy instead.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Any live wells in these models or can you add one?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Very good question - to which I don't have an answer!

I live in Osceola County these lakes can get rough I'm curious how it does in rough water

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

Not well.

Dang. These look perfect for a boat newb like me. Take the fam and grand kids out running around.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the intent behind it!

Wonder what the fuel burn on the 230 is like

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Less than 5mpg.

I need this boat

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Order soon!

I’m looking into these switch’s quite seriously for next season. Primarily my boating will be done at lake Powell, mead, and havasu, all of which are known to have moderate chop frequently. I’m a family of 5, and would like having the capability to bring a few friends. Looking at the 230 18 and 21 options, how would they compare? I’m leaning towards the 21 just for assumed increased ride and comfort in chop. Is the power adequate in the 21, or does it start to feel anemic?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

See our other video on the 21'. Even the 230 struggles to push a fully loaded vessel. Wait until the new Manitou pontoons are revealed in a week.

@stevenjaclynsleight983

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I’ll keep an eye out. I have a young family so it’ll be a jet boat for me for a few years, but if they do jets I’ll be in. Otherwise I’ll either settle for the 18, or do the 21 and look aftermarket for a tune.

Just got on the list in Florida. Put my $1k down to be priority and hoping for the fully loaded model by spring 2023. Very creative design by seadoo

@cuzimaluzer777

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats. I'm very curious about how well these hold up over 5-6 years of average usage

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Take the thirteen foot one into the ocean through the inlets

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Please don’t!

1:45 the flex 😫

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It's gnarly.

I am not too sure about the longevity of this. If you look at 1:46 in the video, the floor bends just from him jumping. How do you think this will do in rougher conditions, at speed, with multiple passengers? I don't think too well...

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It's not an open ocean-fairing vessel. This is an entry level pontoon for lakes and rivers.

@theflynlion

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t the floor he jumped from, it was the swim platform…not a structural part of the hull.

Great review. My concern is the ability to drive in shallow water. What’s the minimum distance for clearance in shallow water to prevent damage? I live on a shallow river channel and wonder if this would be as driveable as a pontoon in those shallow waters.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

3 feet deep.

@windowsvistasuxalot

2 жыл бұрын

8 foot draw, no problem

I'd like to see one customized for fishing!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

Does the switch sport 18' come from factory with two Soft Armrest with Cup Holder (269003781) and Seat Corner Backrest (LH) (295101045)?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

No idea. You're gonna have to call a dealer.

I think BRP made a big design flaw in the SWITCH. One can only enter it easily from the front. Most pontoon boats have a gate on the side and front. You will need a L shaped dock to board it from the front. I may have missed another way but I have watched about ten videos on the new switch and not one including yours shows anyone boarding the boat. BTW all 2022 SWITCHES are sold out.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard that all '22 Switches have been sold to customers, but rather, all Switches have been sold to dealers.

@bobmcnulty3500

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal I call all the dealers around me (Ottawa Canada) and they all said that they are sold to customers. One is going to call me when they come in so I can see it but they are all sold out for 2022. Kevin do you have any comment on the front only gate. I would be interested in your take on this.

Just wanted to let you know you have a typo in the description, you say Spark instead of Switch.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Fixed! Thank you.

hey i go out on lake minnetonka all the time i might see you sometime

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

You'll never find us - we're never there but this one time.

@noahenglert

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal awh😂come by sometime and let's have a sea doo party

kinda odd there isn't a"fish" trim level. I didn't see a single pedestal seat even. just be nice to be able to put that cooler from the fishing jet ski they got with the water pump, nd then a pedistal seat at each corner and taht swim deck on the back so you can kneel and get low if you need. maybe some rod holders and so forth...i would really consider that if i could set it up for fishing.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It's not so odd when you watch out other videos. A fishing trim will be offered in later models.

How is the wake on this boat for wakeboarding and for scurfing?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Fair question. We towed a raft in our testing, but Greg Gaddis did wakeboard behind one. He enjoyed it, but it obviously wasn't equal to a dedicated wake boat.

@robertgcruz8153

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal thank you for the fast reply

I want a Compact 170 but where do I mount a Minn Kota Ultrex 80# thrust trolling motor?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@davidwarren9761

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal I am not kidding. If I can find a way to do it I am going to buy a Compact Sport 170 and mount a trolling motor with spot lock. Won't even need a shallow water anchor. I wonder if SeaDoo will let you upgrade the fish finder to whatever the buyer chooses if the buyer pays for it up front and lets SeaDoo install it?

Wonder how's performance on tough water conditiom?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

This is NOT an open ocean vessel, if that's your question.

@dethray1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal i was thinking of lake powell--watching your video i do not think they would handle the chop--when the wind comes up(common) it gets extremely choppy

How does this pontoon act in a weedy lake?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

We were in a weedy lake. It did fine.

How good is that upgraded sound system?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It's good. You'll want all the corner speakers.

@Captainhairyass

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal thanks a lot. I just called and got em as an option after watching this video.

@chrisskinner6483

Жыл бұрын

"All" as in more than 2. Like above and beyond the 4k upgrade?

I want one so bad but I can't decide what to get. I want to wake board with it but I also don't want to go to a super high end tier at 40k. I don't need the space since it will be just me, wife and 2 dogs like 98% of the time

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of options!

@sbonacic2004

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal what is your opinion on towing a 200lb man behind a compact sport 170hp model. I've narrowed it down thanks to the youtube community and now I just need to see a video of that happening to confirm.

What is the plan for salt water and these pontoons with jet motor? Need a lift?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Get it out of the water, yes.

@bleezham

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal That's really going to slow down the adoption... Unless a similar solution is in place like a jet ski dock.... Just larger. Floating docks are big $$$

Will these break down as much as a regular sea doo?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Only if they're misused like a vast number of PWC are.

@bonek350

2 жыл бұрын

Probably. And then good luck finding somebody to work on it for a reasonable price after the warranty is out. Looks pretty sweet though!

For those extended water times - anyone have a "linq compatible" privacy bathroom for this yet? Somewhat surprised not many party barges with self contained facilities.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Bwahahaha!

Looks like the engine removal is worse than a typical inboard. Hard to tell though is this the case?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly so.

need a 230 hp 13 footer!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Literally will never happen.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

They are good fair weather bikini girl party boats. I can't figure out why they don't build one with a windshield with a removable enclosed cab. My wife and I considered a pontoon boat, but in cool weather they are pretty much worthless to us. We opted for a regular windshield boat.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Again ENTRY LEVEL BOAT.

@martinschulz9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal The pontoon boat is a great idea/concept, but all (entry level or not) of them have basically the same Bimini sun roofs and are pretty worthless in cool weather.

@rashick11

Жыл бұрын

You can get a full camper enclosure.

So what ur telling me is Sea-do combine a jet ski, a pontoon boat, and a ski boat into one? And it’s affordable? Consider me sold!!

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

More or less!

Does it suck getting the boat on a plane I had a cyclone and it sucked

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

The little one? No. The largest one? Yes.

So can you tune the 230 to 300hp?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

No.

@splewy

2 жыл бұрын

Sort of. Sea Doo’s 300hp version of the 1630 ace does have a few upgraded internals over the 230hp models, so it’s not a just case of identical engine, different tune like it is with the 130/170 models. However there are tune/prop combos out there already for the GTR 230 that will give another 6mph of top speed, so I could certainly see something similar coming for the Switch. Also, since the 230 and 300 are basically identical externally, I see no reason why people couldn’t start swapping 300 engines into these.

the reconfigurable deck layout sounds neat but I would never consider buying one unless they ditch the jet drive and give it an outboard

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Then you've completely missed the point of the entire damn thing.

Are you sure the anchor and line come standard with each model?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

That's what the Sea-Doo Brand Manager told me to my face while he was filmed on camera pulling the anchor from the front bin.

@jb7049

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal thanks - appreciate the color. I wish they did a better job telling dealers / consumers what comes standard. My dealer just called me and told me their accessories order is going in tomorrow and it’s highly unlikely I’ll be able to get anything on my own next year. I nearly popped on the anchor. I did have him add a collapsible paddle. Guess I’ll have an extra if that comes standard as well.

@Steven-xj2rf

2 жыл бұрын

I bet they will sell a lot of those anchor box lids. :-)

@jb7049

2 жыл бұрын

FYI - I checked the manual. Anchor and rope is not standard - needs to be purchased as an accessory. Confirmed in another review. I think it was about 11 mins in. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmqJp6R_ZZWaiLA.html

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Meh, not exactly. We had to double check with corporate. It's standard on all Sport and Cruise models.

How does it handle in the chop?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

What did the article say?

@boxywest2963

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal why not just answer his question?

@The_resurrected1887

2 жыл бұрын

Very rude

How fast was the 13’ 170hp?? Can’t you just tune the 100hp to 170hp?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They’re not fast at all. Mid to high 30’s.

I wonder if i could fix a 300 in the compact. That might be interesting 🤔

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It would literally tear that hull in half.

@jsheavy3923

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal WOW. They are that thin that sucks. Well then i think ill pass on one 😅

What is the width of these?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Look it up.

All they need now is a Fishpro version

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

It's coming.

Can the Switch go into the ocean?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly. Calmer conditions are preferred.

Looks like sea doo found or created a new niché. Already have the wife wanting me to sell the Scarab so I won’t show her these yet.😏

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They seem to specialize in understanding the market better than others.

Nothing entry level about it's price ...... in New England, the base price for a 2023 21', 230hp, Cruise w/ painted trailer is $46,500 (+tax, title, registration) delivered & out the door. 3/5/23

Where can I find them?

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

At Sea-Doo dealers

I'd love to know how these will do on Bays. Not a glassy lake. I heard in a different video the '13 should not go into chop higher than 1ft, a small openbow even handles that. The other issue I have is the options. Why cant I get the Bimini on the base model or option the 170 engine? Although the 100 and the 170 are the same engine, they will have Tunes out for these shortly I feel. Yet, I dont see any videos ont he base models, all Sports or higher. The other issue is really cost. $21k to start on a '16ft? Although, trailer is included which makes that pill a lot easier to swallow.

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

They don't. Smooth water only.

@garybucci7331

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal living in the east coast right by NJ, the Bay is where I boat, lots of pontoons out there and handle some chop very well. Do you think the ‘16 can or is that a waste of money then?

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Watch our video for flex, specifically. Then watch other Switch reviews for the same action.

How much gas is this 170 horse use ?

@watercraftjournal

Жыл бұрын

Depends on how you operate the throttle.

I can see some other manufacture "adjusting their designs" to be comparable. They could call it "The Switcheroo".

@watercraftjournal

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@Paul-ou1rx

2 жыл бұрын

@@watercraftjournal I really do think this concept will be the future of pontoon boats. I think the other mfgs will at least be scrambling to "rearrange the deck chairs" to be competitive.