Sea-Doo Switch pontoon ... finally on the water in Miami!

[@27Zangle]

Sea-Doo minivan, water edition. Cool!

[@TheGreatestShowman69]

No matter how you slice it, still a pontoon lol

[@adamkopel909]

Put a dang trolling motor option on it

[@guillermomaguire5394]

So a few years back, I started watching houseboat videos. Some would come with "docks" for sea doos. I thought this video of the "switch" was about what I was thinking then. Slave real sea doos to the houseboats or pontoon boats as the propulsion system, and then you can launch the sea doo for fun while house boat is at anchor.

[@jeffbryner5355]

I like the switching options with the interior but everything plastic and the handle bar makes it look cheap just like the spark

[@mauricelinton5867]

The Spark is bad ass though I fit a 5.8ft Christmas tree inside once

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@mauricelinton5867 lmao what? 🤣🤣

[@maus0292]

Maybe but brings down cost makes it more affordable..hopefully.

[@mauricelinton5867]

@@jeffbryner5355 lmao you are referring to the Chevy Spark right ??

[@crosisofborg5524]

@@mauricelinton5867 no. The seadoo spark lol

[@briancordell8623]

Thank you for this video! This was the most informative and helpful videos I've watched on the Sea-Doo Switch! Keep the videos coming

[@Cadaverine1990]

Keep trying to convince yourself the helm is for first time boaters... The real reason is to keep costs low which is passed on to the buyer, so good on Sea-Doo.

[@hammerdown3876]

while im sure it is cheaper, i can attest from owning a Fish Pro Trophy 170 with the same IBR system on the helm, that IBR makes docking and power loading a snap. I was able to dock and powerload my seadoo perfect the first time, having never piloted a boat before. im sure those used to a traditional helm will hate it, but if i upgrade later to a pontoon, im going for a switch for the ease of use and familiarity it has with my ski.

[@MCRideout]

I can see those handlebars being snagged by a bathing suit or towel and causing some issues with all of the people you can fit on that boat.

[@sherievaughn6475]

And so easy to clean too with all the removable parts!

[@johnpringle5842]

Such a good concept I just can’t help but feel like it’s a bit Rubbermaid/solo cup.

[@scotts1668]

More like Rubbermaid meets igloo meets yeti (yeti for price)

[@xamu8144]

They wish it was Rubbermaid lol

[@dookiebooger9967]

yea it does have that cheap plastic look, like a little tikes car for toddlers

[@largol33t1]

Dear god, don't give them any ideas. They might actually CALL Rubbermaid... 😂😁

[@crosisofborg5524]

Sometimes change is hard to accept but this type of construction is going to become common.

[@d.barclay1564]

Pulling the boat on the road with the Bimini up is wild

[@myfavorite1]

I'm gonna say he didn't nail parking when it jumped clips lol

[@rickynagy7380]

😂

[@hairoborges7057]

Shoutout to the camara man! Buddy was swimming to get them shots

[@scottpaulson1714]

That is really ingenious on Seadoo's part.

[@kevinjohnston4512]

I want to see what the pontoons look like after a couple years of sitting in the water.

[@pbcoop62]

Most people wouldn't store a boat like that on the water year round.

[@rustynail6819]

You should see what one looks like after a strike!! These thing have so many flaw to them I would stay well away. If you want a pontoon get a REAL pontoon boat not this PWC wrapped in a floating plastic dock.

[@LifeIsGoodThankYouGod]

just like the whaly boat.... the switch will be indestructable.

[@kevinjohnston4512]

@@pbcoop62 it's a pontoon boat.

[@jet8282]

Or the sun

[@RapDilligence]

I believe I Saw this beauty on the causeway about two days ago!

[@autosjaviermota]

It was us for sure!

[@NWI_Steel]

Docking so easy we splice/cut together multiple attempts ! Lmao

[@obijuankenobi420]

You ever take it off of any sweet jumps ?

[@garethb1968]

Let’s see it on a choppy day

[@vanfarmer7370]

I would like to see it fitted for a ultrament catfishing pontoon. Or any kind of fishing rig with all the bells and whistles. Great looking toon.

[@hookersterminaltackle]

They supposedly offer a rod rack as well

[@scottbowling58]

I think I prefer a normal steering wheel. That type of handle give it too much of a jet ski vibe.

[@jeffbryner5355]

Agreed!!

[@scottbowling58]

@Adam Simmons That's the whole point to make a 21 foot long pontoon boat seem like a jet ski?

[@scottbowling58]

@Adam Simmons Why is someone that's "self-quarantining" worried about pontoon boats?

[@scottbowling58]

@Adam Simmons You look like you're in self-quarantine with your hat and sunglasses and mask. Are you "boosting"?

[@scottbowling58]

@@twelvetwelve1001 Maybe I'm wrong. Just looks a little odd to me being around "real" pontoon boats my whole life.

[@JRTOfficialone]

i like the details that you show man. great vid.

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

I saw a bunch of these in the Adirondacks, this week. I kept thinking they were police boats, off in the distance.

[@beaulong3270]

Is this ok to make a day trip to Bimini bay?

[@scottbowling58]

Did you mention the top speed? Maybe if someone wants to pull a skier or tuber? What's the maximum persons and weight? These are important questions people want to know.

[@autosjaviermota]

My apologies for missing that important data. I am finding out the exact numbers for the different sizes and HP variants

[@markmanning6773]

Thanks for the video but until they use traditional throttle controls I’m out. We cruise sometimes for hours and I am not gonna sit there with my thumb on the trigger for hours

[@ericgilmore5949]

​@@autosjaviermota update?

[@alowarrior]

I have a switch cruise 21 230hp plenty power and speed to pull a wakeboarder

[@ericgilmore5949]

@@alowarrior can you just say the top speed?

[@mackelwarren8600]

Lot more room to fish off of than a standard boat and easier to move around on.

[@joeirwinsky2882]

Would love to see a set up for fishermen with one of these.

[@alowarrior]

It's definitely coming but for the meantime i outfitted folding pivoting finshing seats on the sea-doo table pedestals it is simple four bolt mount and bam.... fish-switch

[@WeTryMotorsports]

@@alowarrior Working on it next month - lol

[@alowarrior]

@@WeTryMotorsports heres a huge bummer the big sea doo linq cooler 13.5 gal does not fit on the swim platform with the ski pylon mounted. It is not the pole that blocks it but rather the poles bottom mount. More so it doesnt fit on the rectangular linq tile onboard no matter how it is configured.....

[@WeTryMotorsports]

@@alowarrior that's a bummer for anyone with the 16+ for sure. going to try to mount a platform on the compact also heh

[@koejoe]

How’s it in the surf or haul over inlet ?

[@jeffhurley756]

What is the draft? Could the plastic pontoons withstand being stored on a dock boat lift?

[@billwright7326]

How does the powder coated trailer handle salt water? Can you get an aluminum trailer?

[@fireplugrm]

They offer a galvanized trailer option.

[@sloppydawgsdcl4929]

whats the beam? seems to me rocking side to side a good bit even when sitting without many rollers on the water.

[@maus0292]

Looks like that is because it’s a trimaran vs catamaran. They tend to roll from center to sides. And there was more chop that it appeared on camera.less rolling when in flat water.

[@carmob7499]

Pretty sweet !!

[@JohnBraman413]

how you like it?

[@UncleBildo]

I so very much wanted one of those, they sold out super fast last Fall! Mid September I ordered a Fish Pro Trophy instead. Hoping they finally get the electronics for it tomorrow so I can pick it up! Summer's burning, and pretty fast, in Washington State! Think I'll get an order in for a '23 Switch when I pick up my ski!

[@KennethLeeAtLGA]

Someone should make a pontoon that can harness any SeaDoo for a multi purpose ride.

[@garyweber7419]

been done its called a jetmate

[@jd-it4on]

Really awesome and takes the place of having to buy a fishing boat,a jet ski,a pontoon boat,a ski boat. This thing is all in 1 , how ever i think the price is a bit steep considering its all plastic and is probably really cheap to make. I wonder what there profit margins are. I might buy 1 but ill wait a few years to get 1 used and around 16k. I would also modify mine when i get it at the jet ski shop to get up around 350-400is hp

[@toxicmasculinityclub3878]

Revolutionary

[@David.D3]

Interested in this boat, but the cameraman focuses too much on you. I can't see the pontoon enough to make a decision to buy

[@dragonkingdom95]

I want 1 of these but I want the 13 footer with 170hp b awesome to have it on the lakes here in maine

[@chaddrumm6809]

An obvious gas guzzler being a high output jet. A cool concept for sketchy shallow water boating though.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

When can I get one in Idaho?

[@Deadfeat]

Does it have cruise control? It seems like a pain to ave to always hold the throttle. Can that be converted to a conventional throttle?

[@jaredjansen4236]

I have a 2018 rxtx that uses the same motor and it has cruise control so I would think this would have the same design. How it works is you set the speed and then you have to hold the throttle all the way down and it will only go the speed you set it to

[@john94si]

yes it has cruise get to a speed then can let go of the bars.

[@Snowman8frosty]

I think there really cool but how long will the last the warranty doesn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling

[@reelgangsta1851]

I'd love a review on how the saltwater is treating the motor and exhaust. I've own 2 seadoo boats, one was on brackish water and the other on the gulf. The gulf motor deterioration was 10x the brackish one and I clean the crap out of these boats inside and out every run. Always flushing the motors.

[@instrumentalracing8468]

Question, is there a cruise control for longer rides? So you can go for a smooth ride with some people and not be thumb cramped to keep a steady throttle.

[@pajamatime5750]

Yes. Just like cruise on a seadoo. Set it and pull the throttle right back to the handlebar. It’ll only go as fast as ya set it

[@johnhiggs325]

@@pajamatime5750 For zipping around the lake that thumb throttle (even with the “cruise”) is great, but I’m a slave to a traditional shifter/throttle setup. That handlebar helm would drive me mad, though.

[@besomewheredosomething]

The steering wheel is that way so you don't have to redesign everything for a new watercraft. I hate it when corporate bullshit speak takes over. Awesome looking watercraft...if you can find and buy one.

[@bluearcherx]

as everyone knows, moving plastic tabs have a history of long term reliability.

[@chrispnw2547]

There was a video of one of these capsizing in a heavily traveled inlet and the claim as the pontoon was over capacity. Does the moving of furniture around increase the risk of instability (weight distribution)?

[@chicagosfinest9813]

Can you get it in all black or any other color pattern than the 3 that I have seen so far?

[@magniac3955]

I want one of these but I'm waiting to see if they're reliable and probably buy used.

[@jeffbryner5355]

Seadoos are not reliable. My aunts are always in the shop. They have been in there 2 months for electrical issues because the dealer can't get the parts. Buy a real pontoon with a yamaha outboard and for pwc buy a waverunner

[@catwhispurrer137]

Needs a center console control system for fishing.

[@marshallsoutdooradventures]

That’s great but Sea doo keeps advertising but can’t deliver the products.

[@andreseloyguevara]

Why the handlebar and not traditional wheel?

[@curtis-thebicentennialist1776]

How about a version where i can dock/attach my sea doo into the pontoon for normal operation, but detach to leave pontoon anchored in a cove while i go out on the sea doo.?

[@k.williamelliott7969]

Surprised with PWC colors the switch colors are not more aggressive...

[@sophecles2b]

Just want to mention...camera person, show the product...we really don't need to see the person who is talking...ZOOOOOM the product lol

[@gbpkrbkr11]

Take alot of getting use to with the push button forward/reverse. Gonna be alot of new videos on youtube with people forgetting to push a button instead of the big gear shifter your hand is always on. Wonder what the topspeed and pulling power is.

[@milosusa]

It is not button but lever and believe me it is more natural because you do have your hand there most of the time then stupid shift lever on the boat we are used to. I don't have Switch , but own two Sea Doo jet skis, but when I jump in my boat I always am wondering why the gear shifting on the boats is still so primitive regardless the boat price. .....

[@waden404]

1) jet drive so there's still the issue of clogging it up 2) is there directional steer in reverse? Normally, jet drives cant do this. 3) a boat with no steering wheel? IDK to be honest. Not really caring for it.

[@alowarrior]

1) It has IDF a function that electronically disconnects the drive shaft and engages it in reverse forcing water from pump nozzle out intake grate this does not sole the clogging but minimizes the chances of clogging up. 2) steering in reverse is not only capable but extremely fine due to a pump outlet that can change flow of water not only straight out but to the side on both sides and towards the bow. It is also to spin on its own axis as though it has a bow thruster. 3) no suicide knob needed to complete turn and a half each way to steering lock. No more bump it forward in gear then to neutral hard over on the steering the other way then in reverse to hold a position. (If you boat you follow my train of thought) i didnt think i would like it and it turns out after the ten hour break in this is no longer a concern and i am liking it. Im not trying to sell you on it just wanted to answer these great questions for someone who is thinking the same thing. It is different but sometimes different is needed.

[@milosusa]

Just curious, what is a top speed for 21' with 230 HP ?

[@pcnorton]

Was looking at these but they have an added fee on top of MSRP. Not paying a premium on top of the cost.

[@jmhernandez6503]

Hello! Let's say we want to take our families out to go see fireworks during the 4th of July, how's the lighting at night? Thank!

[@TJ-hd5ym]

I need one

[@ANTL_Media]

It looks like it's pulling to the right, so you are compensating with steering to the left. I studied the video a couple of times, and you are definitely steering left when you are on plane. What's going on?

[@futuregamer5791]

Pontoon with jet ski handlebars.

[@scoutlife.7765]

Everything sounded true but how easy it was to dock, have you seen jet skis trying to dock before

[@TheHardRockG6]

How much to park this in South Florida in the water?

[@marknelson3561]

Only problem I have with a jet powered boat or pontoon boat is in Canada nobody wants to insure it. And if they do the insurance is 20x more than a propeller powered boat.

[@randyexel3655]

From what I saw , if water shoots forward from the sponsons , it tells me needs work with the hydrodynamics

[@RedEd1969]

Clean out port ?

[@jeffhurley756]

Why are you driving down the road with the top up? Does it collapse?

[@autosjaviermota]

We just went half a mile from the marina to the hotel down the road. the top does go down.

[@Mr_New_Orleans]

Can it hold more fuel than a jet ski?

[@ColbyKnox3]

Seems like everything about this was built for someone who’s never been on a boat. It’s like buying a 250cc motorcycle. You’ll get tired of it real quick.

[@benetti592]

Or maybe for lazy people like me that likes to waste money

[@bobrichardson5905]

How fast with the 230 hp motor, and what's the fuel flow compared to an outboard?

[@sammyb5250]

45mph

[@mitchellkaplan613]

Wonder how long that plastic will last

[@justincastillo9596]

My uncle just order the lime green one..said it’ll take a year to build.

[@khronin]

Maybe a dumb question but is this capable of functioning in the ocean.

[@carltrano1325]

Can I set the throttle or do I always have to have my finger on it?

[@mannsolo6294]

I saw a review that said you can set the throttle/cruise

[@petarbubalo231]

Looks Great . How much is the 21 ft. Fully loaded . Thank you

[@autosjaviermota]

About $40,000

[@petarbubalo231]

@@autosjaviermota Thank you that's actually not bad. I bought a fish pro 2021 paid around 22k.

[@autosjaviermota]

@@petarbubalo231 Base: 5-9 passangers, 13-19 Ft. 100-170 HP, from $17,999 Sport: 5-9 passangers, 13-21 Ft. 170-230 HP, from $23,999 Cruise: 7-9 passangers, 18-21 Ft. 100-230 HP, from $26,999 plus all the accesories

[@rjmidwest6911]

@@autosjaviermota is 21' the biggest? I have a 26' pontoon now and don't want to go smaller. I'd imagine, though, if they sell good they'll make bigger ones down the road.

[@CJ0923]

My dad has one on order. Delayed delivery. Poor communication. Who knows. Maybe they will finally deliver it this year. They are only 6 months late already

[@glennr9913]

I hope that they are as inexpensive as they look. Maybe they look better in person.

[@Familytime1]

Good luck getting one, I waited since September, put a deposit and and I just cancelled my order

[@laylow8648]

Made in the old Failed Evinrude plant. I’m going to stick with my Bennington & Yamaha Outboard Motor. 400 hours on the hour meter zero problems. Not even a loose screw. I would buy another Bennington & Yamaha again in a New York Second.

[@wackjob7]

Rode one yeserday. rented it for a couple of hours down here in the caribbean. It was 2-3 rolling swell with chop lol. We had a blast and got wet a few times for sure. I was surprised how it handled a little swell and chop like that. Was fine.. However, I wouldn't buy one. Just personal opinion. The steering is super annoying in my opinion. It does drive just like a jet ski but if you are going pontoon I would just buy a pontoon with an outboard. We did have fun but I couldn't justify 45k for one at all. 20-25k all day.

[@sunvegeta]

It looks great! The only issue I have is the fact that I need more money in my bank account! 😥

[@blackhillsrider2626]

Sure fix the issue with the battery going dead due to the Amp not shutting off.

[@butkusrules08]

Just rented one, it’s got a lot to offer but some things the left off is a standard ladder to get on and off and there is only one door which stinks.

[@KK51500]

Better have good cover or garage on her!

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

That black plastic gonna louse it’s brilliant fast in the sun,like sea doo

[@wirenata5597]

What’s the minimum depth of water to safely operate in? With a sandy bottom?

[@autosjaviermota]

we were at 4 ft. some times during this outing. no issues

[@wirenata5597]

Would you be able to go as shallow as a meter?

[@SethLT]

@@wirenata5597 not sure about this boat but I had my Seadoo challenger at 2' some times. Not that it is recommended because you risk sucking something up at that depth.

[@luisgomez4647]

Can I use it at night

[@SethLT]

I really want one. Impossible to find. Hopefully by next season? I have a couple questions for anyone with experience. How does the 21' handle chop? I know regular tri-toons cut through the waves. Also, can you beach this thing like a regular toon?

[@JoZe3e]

There’s a dude on the rivers here in Pittsburgh and he loves it, definitely beaches it, and it MOVES for what it is. Hopefully that helps!

[@SethLT]

@@JoZe3e thanks for that. I am also curious how comfy the seats are. It's hard to tell but just from pics and vids I'd think they would feel stiff. I'm also curious how well the linq system will hold up.

[@JoZe3e]

@@SethLT They definitely look stiff! Haven’t seen it in person yet to confirm, but just by what his family has said on the forums he loves it.

[@tomcosta47]

The word is out that everyone who has a jet drive wave runner, are Jet Drive mode has problems and they just don't last long

[@dillard715]

I like it but don't like the steering wheel. Bring back the wheel in my opinion.and a good sound system

[@gordo00021]

I don't know anything about boats. Is this a freshwater saltwater boat?

[@raymondthompson1601]

Just can’t get them

[@plagueless9829]

We need a “so” counter

[@joedoakes8307]

You forgot to tell US what the TOP SPEED was !!!!

[@autosjaviermota]

Hi! the information is at the end of the description: Here are some basic top speeds with a driver only. 13’ - 170hp = 39 mph 18’ - 170hp = 35 mph 18’ - 230hp = 43 mph 21’ - 170hp = 32 mph 21’ - 230hp = 39 mph These speeds are with the bimini top up. Base models do not have bimini tops and gain 2-3 mph

[@ntwtransam]

Cool pontoon but I have to think those jet ski controls would get kind of lame.

[@JohnBraman413]

there was a video i seen of a guy going fishing on his.

[@maus0292]

Oh my god why would you go down the road with the roof up?

[@joedoakes8307]

TELL US , what the Retail Co$t is for this item !

[@stevenedwards7592]

So pissed you didn’t show top speed

[@autosjaviermota]

My apologies for missing that important data. I am finding out the exact numbers for the different sizes and HP variants

[@autosjaviermota]

Hi Steven! Here´s some data: Top speeds are different depending on the model, engine, load, and if the bimini top is up or down. Here are some basic top speeds with a driver only. 13’ - 170hp = 39 mph 18’ - 170hp = 35 mph 18’ - 230hp = 43 mph 21’ - 170hp = 32 mph 21’ - 230hp = 39 mph These speeds are with the bimini top up. Base models do not have bimini tops and gain 2-3 mph

[@SethLT]

@@autosjaviermota I'm surprised the 230 21' is only 39. I was expecting around 45.

[@brapperdan]

Who wants to have to always be pulling the throttle with their index finger on a boat? Boats are for relaxing. I hope it has cruise control or this is a swing and a miss

[@d.barclay1564]

Yes it has cruise