Sea-Doo Switch Sport In-Depth Review - Carving Corners in a Pontoon!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The new Sea-Doo Switch brings a fresh take to the pontoon boat industry, offering great handling and a unique floorplan that allows you to customize it with the click of a switch.
Let us know what you think of the Switch in the comments below.
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I would like to see this blast out of Haulover Inlet and see how it responds.
😂
Ya I think it’s a little more of a lake boat lol
Look up Wavy Boats. They have a couple of videos of a switch handling the Boyton inlet like a boss.
Jetboatpilot has one as well.
“TrY thAt aT HaULOVer bRO!” It’s a pontoon built on a jet ski hull. It’s gonna get beat up. That’s not what it’s for. You just watch too much boating UA-cam.
I really like this thing, it is so versatile. Fishing, tubing, cruising, whatever. And considering what pontoon boats go for and the engine costs... this is a really nice price point.
We are picking up our 21' Cruise 230 this weekend. Super excited. Thanks for the full review.
Yeah, every boat review is always on a nice day, but if I was gonna buy this thing to take my family out, I’d be way more interested on how it handles when that unexpected storm pops up.
Tbh had the 21 footer it wasn't bad in 2 to 4 foot waves it just felt very unstable compared to a regular pontoon of the same side I did love the ability to get into shallower water
Excellent innovation by Sea Doo! Really looking after the recreation community with the jet propulsion system and the modular seating. Excited to try one out!
Awesome review Luke Combs.
I want a 400HP version.
Same here 😊
Sea Doo is the Apple iPhone of the water sports industry!
So it's the non customizable POS that is unreliable and needs a workaround for everything? 😂 PS I'm in the industry
@@RFSpartan I don't know about reliability. I just know their creative like Apple and always ahead of competition.
@@RFSpartanorrr… how about the most successfully marketed product in the world?
I love seeing all the ole timers complaining about it and stating they'd be embarrassed being seen on it 😅 meanwhile the rest of us see the potential for actual fun watersports at the lake! And people saying it's slow? 45mph in the water is not slow. Sure it'll be slower loaded up and with the average family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids... But it'll be plenty fast. This is not in the same market as an antiquated pontoon. Many of us have never even considered a pontoon until THIS
The smaller ones specifically are not huge party pontoons, so why the comparison from the nay sayers? Because they're haters hahahaha
I didn’t know Luke Combs did boat reviews too
45MPH! First time I’ve seen that. How many hours were on this boat? Great video, nice touch on adding the Canadian currency and km/h.
To add a little regarding the 3 sizes, each one, adding on a 3' section. - the 13 has no swim platform. The 18 is really a 16 with a 2' swim platform, and the 21 is really a 19 with a 2' swim platform. A swim platform could be added to the 13, (making it a 15) by buying the parts and installing it yourself. SeaDoo, according to Watercraft Journal, won't sell it that way because if it is over 13' it requires more mandated features (emissions? I can't remember specifically what he said) and would jack the cost up.
If you could buy that boat as testsd for 30k. Id have one. But for 45k. There are a ton of other options especially in the used boat market. I thinknthe 13ft version will be a big seller. Cause its basically a big jet ski and i could see it being fun to jump around on. But tgese bigger models are priced up there with other quality boats that offer real comfort and utility
This looks fun and versatile, I would hope the price simmers down a bit as supply increases.
Everything has its pros and cons, it’s about finding what fits your style best.
Sure plastic is more fragile, but can be formed for better manoeuvring than the traditional logs. I’d like to see under the deck how everything’s attached, and if there’s some strength/stress support.
I would think with the higher HP and somewhat light weight that it planes quick and “hopefully” handles chop well.
With the ability to move chairs and benches around the deck, I can understand the lack of flooring options that some are complaining about. I mean… carpet doesn’t belong on a boat anyways, it’s only good for catching sand, mold, and fishhooks… but I’m curious how “non slip” the current deck is.
In due time I hope they catch up with other options like, pedestal tables and bbq’s, lighting, sound system, seating upgrades etc. And maybe even add a sport-fish version with livewell, rod holders, swivel pedestal seats etc.
I can’t imagine these are great on fuel, but what boat with enough power is? Every boat costs to fuel and maintain… hell, that’s what BOAT stands for: Bring Out Another Thousand.
I’m near a lot of wide open shallow salt water… and something like this definitely has my attention. Thanks for the review!
Does it have 120v plug? Need to plug my blender in for margaritas!
The review I've been looking for. Hit all the points I was curious about. Great video.
Had 2 BRPs had a lot of trouble out of them pretty early,could imagine paying 38k for one of these,and how long before it fades.I purchased a value model Bennington 10 k less than that piece of plastic, becareful.
Agree, these are WAY WAY overpriced. I'm not paying 30K for a PWC with a plastic dock wrapped around it. I saw one last year and the build quality and materials are shockingly bad. You hit an underwater obstacle, and it happens to the best of us a regular pontoon might dent, but this plastic SHATTERS! I would not recommend these water craft.
13 years older too
Would love to see a duck hubting special edition. Make it camo with higher sides for attaching vegetation and some kind of flip back top cover with bench seats. Could make a cool duck boat.
As long as the IBR doesn’t break with 30 hrs on it!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
LOL 😂
Our 21/230 Switch Cruse tops out at 43. We posted a few runs at 42 on You tube.
is that considered fast?
@@zedmoe Pretty much what it is supposed to be.
@@rashick11 i wouldn't know, i'm just getting in to boating. i understand it's not a speed boat, but it sounds like it clips along pretty good, for what it is
i like this for the price point, but the fishing pro trophy might be more what I'm after.
@@zedmoe it was a great starter boat, or a good boat for someone like me he's been boating for over 40 years.
@@zedmoe ua-cam.com/video/aVeqQIKaJzw/v-deo.htmlsi=fsgNFmxNiWBXBJVP
It sure looks like fun. I'm wondering about any downsides. Is there a danger of damaging the propulsion system by sucking up sand (as with a regular Sea-Doo)? Will the composite structure hold up as well as aluminum when striking a dock or shore? What will repairs cost? How noisy is it when trolling?
All good questions. Being a new product only time will tell. You have to hope that BRP build a good product - it looked like it from the time we tested it.
Ok, I just was at the boat show today and there’s a button that reverses the propulsion system and clears the intake. Insanely handy, because you don’t want to be up under the boat all the time trying to clear the intake.
But it’s still more of a risk than a normal prop motor.
If you watch your speedometer you actually cracked 46 twice. If there was little wind and less chop you probably would have run full put 46.
As I read these comments I see people who rather than admire the Sea Doo Switch for having the speed &maneuverability of a pwc combined with the capacity and stability of a tritoon (or pontoon), criticize it because it doesn't also have the looks of a traditional boat, the durability of Old Ironsides, and the price of a bass boat.
LOL you're so wrong. It's an injection molded plastic boat that is under powered with more than one person, and that's not safe. I do admire the fact they charge over 30K and people willingly pay that.
Meh these are just ok. Rather have my 26' pontoon. I've seen one of these for sale already on CL.
Great video. I am looking at the 13' model. Do you have an opinion on pro's and con's on the 13' model as opposed to the bigger ones?
I'm so getting it next year, it's so versatile it's like owning 3 boats.
Nice..Just OVERPRICED..And Very Small
There is bigger of this. Plus a cruise version that’s even bigger this is the sport. Can also go 45mph even in the way bigger cruise version.
now do a video w 6 people, 2 coolers and 1 🐶 🐶 in 1-2 ft waves and some wind.. perfect conditions, flat water and minimal load is like fake news
That would be the most badass fishing rig for real.
I don't think it would handle the great lakes too well.
First! Great video, with a the right vibe for this thing!
Excellent presentation. I looked out of curiosity but your voice, method of presentation and the enthusiasm in the tone of your voice has me interested. Well done.
Got ours (the Sport Compact 13ft) in November, and spend time out most weekends in Port St. Lucie. This thing zips around nicely with the whole family of 4, and is very maneuverable. One thing I heard a lot on UA-cam when we were researching was the point about needing to provide input to steer. While this is true when going at speed, I would note that you can still steer in Neutral - the Switch will pivot like a top, which combined with the braking feature, makes it very easy to squeeze into tight spaces on the public docks. Also, if you get the bluetooth speaker add-on, save yourself the hassle, and unplug it as part of your launch/trailer routine. I found the below video showing how to. ua-cam.com/video/awfTw5QvBS0/v-deo.html I found the video after I ended up with a dead battery after two weeks between trips.
I live in Palm Bay. How is yours holding up on the river? What kind of speeds are you seeing?
Hey I just moved to Port St Lucie!! Can you take me for a spin 😅
The lack of battery capacity is the only thing I don’t like about ours.
How many gallons of gas does your typical day out use?
I'm trying to understand if this is efficient in terms of long terms cost.
That is one slick pontoon, unfortunately not allowed at my local lakes they have a 15hp limit, they really gotta get with the times
Just get some "15 HP" stickers and slap one on the back.
Use a trolling motor
These boats aren’t working. I reserved one last year, it arrive at the dealer 2 months ago. I went in, paid for it, had to get insurance on it, and THEN they told me that BRP already has a recall on the cooling system. Been waiting 2 months for “a clip” I’m told. Dealer has no time estimate, called BRP multiple times and they just keep giving me dates when “some parts will be in the warehouse” but won’t give any estimate of when parts will go where. Then the dates they give come and go with no parts at the dealer. Makes me feel like BRP has no idea what they are doing….
Most people weigh close too 200 lbs x7 1400 lbs capacity 980 come on They lost on that aspect
Its not a pontoon boat at all, has a center planing hull just like a boat and 2 outriggers, and that is the best description of it, same concept of the boats used by pacific islanders to cross around the pacific with island hopping, sometimes for over a thousand miles. Regular pontoon cant navigate in open ocean, but the switch can do it with ease.
I would get a 21ft and make it into the ultimate fishing boat
But can you sleep in it?
You could fit a whole sleepover in there.
Take the seats out and set up camp
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This looks good to me.
You can probably take it up a river too - plastic hull / jet drive flat bottom looks like it planes really high too..
Thinking of buying one. looks great for a over all boat for everything.
I wonder if I can tow it with my jeep (I do have a pickup also but just wondering on how it is to tow).
It would be nice if you would be the 1st To do videos on other models such as 130hp models.
All I see is sport model videos And no detailed performance videos on low horsepower models. For those with smaller bank accounts 😉
I think they are way too expensive for what you get.
Looking forward to it, have one ordered. 18' Cruise model. Wanted it last year, but they sold out SUPER quick, spent the summer on a Fish Pro Trophy instead, which was a complete hoot. My dog isn't a fan though, so the Switch should be an improvement there! Seems like it could be a ton of fun.
That was my concern. How would the pup like the fish pro trophy. He'd have to sit in front of me all the time, so I know he hasn't jumped ship. haha, but I like the functionality of it
Canada is nicer than I thought for February!!
Climate change lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 😄
I just saw one at my local powersports shop, and I was not impressed. the materials and construction do not seem durable. hard pass
? It’s made from the same material as many of there jet skis . It’s extremely durable and it’s modular so it’s easy to replace panels.
@Mr. Toy Box dood. Their jetskis suck ass. Don't even get started on the hull issues they have. Crackzilla
love your content, but you need to do speed runs with a GPS, the dash displays are always wrong...
Wonder how much gasoline this boat uses.
The price of that is so stupid…
Great entry level fun for a young family.
I like everything about them except how cheap and plastic like they look
It’s not a pontoon it’s a tritoon? What wouldn’t the argument be bitoon?
987 lbs is garbage, sorry to say. Do the math five 200 lbs people is 1k lbs. Not counting ice chest, drinks, additional weight. My seadoo challenger had 8 seats, 1,452 lbs max weight capacity. Was often maxed out. Sluggish, and unsafe.
7 - 100 lbs people is 700. So good luck with fitting 7 average sized people. 😆
@mike_waisnor 1. Low hp? If you had a 13ft V-hull with 100hp motor you would brag about what a monster it was. How many pontoon or tritoon boat builders out do you see putting 100hp motors on their boats, most especially as the lowest power offering on their smallest, cheapest offering? 2. We are talking tritoon here and you are trying to use chop as an argument against this particular series? The fact that you are even considering the Sea Doo Switch's performance in chop has to say something for it's performance as a pontoon boat
Haulover!
I remember when SUVs first came out and they were for people that needed the practicality of a larger vehicle but buying a Mom's Minivan was out of the question!
I'm looking for a smaller fishing boat, I do mostly lakes but have properties on the FL coast too, so this seems like the cool toy! Seems like SeaDoo thought of everything and evolved with the times too. The only thing I could think of adding is a bait live well, and maybe spot lock but those can be added on from other manufacturers.
I didn't know Nintendo made boats
Max speed with max people on board?
How bad are these on gas? Is a day on the water a $50 proposition? $100? $250? $500? Looks like great family fun. Does the switch behave very differently with several people on board?
I’d assume they’re worse then the equivalent engine in the seadoos…. Same HP output but carrying more weight. So if thats the formula I can speak from experience a day on the water with this won’t be cheap!
Yeah 500 a day in fuel. Lmao you could run a Cat dozer all day on a whole let less
We typically use about a half a tank playing on and off for a day. 15 gallons.
@@rashick11 so a full tank is 15gal? So it might use like 7-8gal? So 25 bucks or so
@@michiganengineer8621 Why wouldn’t you be able to fill up at the gas station? I know MN/WI everyone fills their boats up at the gas station
The SxS verision of a Sea Doo, well done!
Didn’t even show the engine compartment total ware of time
That is the dumbest boat i have seen in a long time.
Ours hit 45mph and had an random issue at full rpms could only go 20mph. Then got it serviced and now top speed is 34mph. No idea what happened. Said everything checked out right and it's still under warranty so they did a full diagnostic and check
Could have a beautiful older useable boat and be able to go somewhere for that price. My 12000 formula would murder that thing. And be sitting at the dock with a drink in my hand and the ac on in the cabin.
Can you get the bigger motor in the 18' ??
So he didn’t talk about the different modes. He didn’t talk about the screen and what that does. He didn’t talk about one thing that actually lifts it up while you’re pulling someone I forgot what it is. I’ve only driven one of these once and didn’t get all of the information that I needed, when I rented it, the girl was more interested in teaching me how to use the Bluetooth stereo then all of the components which was pretty stupid because it was in 2023 when they were pretty much brand new!
The modular design has nothing to do with the automotive industry, it's relative to the aerospace industry...ala the manufacturer's parent company - Bombardier.
I took delivery of a 2024 switch exactly like this one. I only have 3 hours on it. It's still slow..😢😢 I can't wait to take it out tomorrow morning and break her in!!!!
And part of the reason I bought this particular model is because of videos like this one...
I actually really like these but my worry is servicing after awhile. I have a seadoo jet boat and I can not find a dealer that will service it. They won't touch the boats and after seeing the engine compartment the switch looks much harder to work on. Even independent mechanics are almost nonexistent within 100+ miles of me that will work on the boats. I'm afraid the switch will end up following suit like the boats.
The prices for these are insane, especially considering this is made out of plastic. Just get a regular pontoon with a outboard, will be way more efficient then a jet and the engine will last much longer...
Is there throttle lock so you don't have to always squeeze the trigger? If not that takes away from the cruising around feeling a regular pontoon gives!
I didn’t know they made them that small.
Who's spending this kind of money on a SeaDoo?
People who want to buy a name, I guess.
I have taken my 2022 Sea Doo Switch Cruise 21footer up to 53 mph on the lake with 3 adult males and 3 teenagers and also got it up to 50 mph with 5 adults and 2 teenagers and 2 dogs and we have a blast!!! 💯 Oh yah, it's the 230 supercharged motor tho 💨💨💨💨
We're considering a sea doo switch. Are you happy with it?
Is it easy to remove the swim platform? I like the size if 21ft, but to get into my garage i would need to remove the swim platform.
Looks awesome! can you get a bigger shade canopy?
I wondered the same.
I find the price to be quite off-putting - would much rather spend that money on a typical fibreglass v-hull that can handle some weather.
Love your videos like this. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do this
Looks like majority being plastic...longevity is obviously on engineer's minds. Haha
I’d rock one
I have one… it’s garbage. Don’t buy! Unless you want to buy mine…
How much
Dash from my defender hd5. Fast torqueee, fun factor is top of the line. Efficient 95 octane aircraft motor. Send more to panama, showroom is awsome, dealer comes to my house. Can am, BRP is taking over . Take that yamakuki
I'd rather have a yamaha jet boat for this price. Yamaha engines are pretty bulletproof and their jet skis are way more reliable than sea doo.
Can you take your 21ft and convert it to a 18ft or 13ft yourself? Or buy the sections to extend a smaller one?
Can you move the steering into the center? That is how I want mine to be customized. If all you can move are the seats...bleh
the steering consol is the one thing that can’t be moved.
Does anyone know how it is to troll with? I do a lot of fishing and i try to troll around 3mph. Is it constant steering and annoying or what?
Is it me or is 2,100lbs seeming heavy for a small boat? I don't know squat. Cheers!
priced out a 18' cruise with a 230 and it was $40K, so these prices are not realistic, which is sad.
Great for rescue boats.. should be used by all lifeguards/coastal guards
put 7 people on it ice chest canopies chairs life vest and all the stuff you need and you will do 20 mph I never see a video with it fully loaded
Will this See Doo pull tubers or skiers?
yes
Bimini looks too high and too short lengthwise. Doesn't offer enough shade.
In sure someone will pay $50k for a plastic boat. Couldn't be me.
The only thing that would make this better is to be able to move the drivers seat to a center console configuration.
We like to buy but guide us How we can buy, do you have branch in philippines?
That is genius i can make my own just put a jet ski in-between a catamaranand deck it all
As a salt water captain for more than 55 years ,speed was never a factor while out on the water.
Camera man having some trouble focusing at work ;-)
Dude the versatility and ease of putting that thing into water for either cruising or fishing would be money
I think its cool and versatile but only for flat calm lakes i think.🙏
This thing is so cool! Take my money! Now to find a Sea Doo dealer...
Would like cruise control
Not an in-depth review if you don't open the engine compartment.