How Much Fuel Does The SeaDoo Switch Hold? We Accidentally Found Out!

[@JP-xv6fr]

All your videos help… Thank you sir !!!

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome

[@edaycock3505]

Learned this same lesson with the US Army's UH-72 helicopter. The fuel line makes a near 90 degree bend below the refuel port so it's common for the uninitiated to see fuel back up in the line and spray out. Wonder if the Switch has either a large bend somewhere in the line or the vent system is just metered to a tighter tolerance..

[@cristianbant]

This happened to me on my Harley Davidson Road Glide. Went to put fuel, pump kept stopping, but I can clearly see the empty tank. Played around with it and pulled it 50% of the way and it worked. After some research, turns out that handles from fuel pumps use a venturi effect, using suction letting the pump know when to stop. Sometimes those ports are clogged or not working correctly and cause the pump to stop. Make sure there's no clogs or fuel right on the port on the tip of the handle, and squeeze to 50%-75%. If it still gives you trouble, try another pump.

[@stephzayd1845]

Picking up my switch on Monday and have been binging your videos thanks 👍

[@JetBoatPilot]

Awesome we hope you love yours as much as we love ours!

[@a1be31s8x9]

Hey man I really like your videos, and appreciate you informing us of all this.

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome, we love the Switch and love to help! Thanks for reaching out!

[@SemiReTired]

Great videos brother,,, we just got our new cruise, we have 4 hours on the break in

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're very welcome!

[@itsnotrapper7889]

More videos please! I want this exact model in a couple years!

[@JetBoatPilot]

We hope to publish more soon.

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

I much like other KZbinrs appreciate your willingness to share and not be embarrassed. Scenarios like this happens to most people all the time. Thank you for your honesty

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome!

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Way to go! Great one. Enjoy the switch.

[@luisrivera1357]

Hey buddy That was very helpful I thought it only holds 20 gallons i’m glad it hose 30 Thank you very much

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome!

[@jerryalbert]

Found that out the first time I filled it up. Go er easy. 👍

[@josedebernard9737]

Thanks for all the good Info

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome

[@boandjill]

Even if you had taken a spare gas can, it would be difficult and cumbersome at best to add fuel while on the water. The fuel filler neck is is pointed/oriented towards the starboard. I don't see how you'd get your portable tank nozzle to the filler neck unless you could get your feet on the ground.

[@dallasnashdotcom]

I had that EXACT thought yesterday after filling my tank. WEIRD design, that, along with the fact that there is NO side entry to either side.

[@Chocolate_dragon]

I did it out on the lake hanging over the rail. It wasn’t easy but certainly not impossible unless you are terribly over weight or weak

[@boandjill]

@@Chocolate_dragon Try it in the open ocean with 2-3' swells :) Some enterprising person should invent an extension that allows easier on-water refueling.

[@ericweinkam4219]

What did the fuel gauge say? My fuel gauge always shows full. My range calculator, seems to take down, but the fuel bar graph does not move. This weekend, I topped it off, ran for 2 hours, topped it off again with 10 gallons.

[@commonsense8653]

My question is to you how is the salt water on the jet engines? Since you work on these and see these boat a lot. I live in Illinois and the fresh water boats are selling higher the the salt water boats. Thanks

[@JetBoatPilot]

If cared for they do just as well as with freshwater boats but the typical price reduction that you see is because of uncertainty as to whether or not the previous owner took good care of their boat

[@commonsense8653]

Off topic question for you. I am thinking of buying a 2015 -2018 Yamaha 242 s. I see a lot of them for sale in Florida. Is it bc of the salt water? How do I check for salt corrosion? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@JetBoatPilot]

I think Florida is the boating capital of the world. You'll see more boats for sale here because there are more boats here.

[@shawnroberts7713]

Hey love you videos. Whats the gas mileage or gallons per hour? Have you compared the 170 to the 230? Just ordered the cruise 18 230, heard rumours that it's a pig on gas lol?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Supercharged is always a gas hog. We have not compared the fuel economy but we should do a video comparing the two. Great idea for a video.

[@AIMEE-yq6dj]

@@JetBoatPilot would love a video about this thank you

[@alanlocke7639]

I'm looking to buy one of these, do you know the height from the ground to the top with the canopy in the stowed position?

[@JetBoatPilot]

No I don't have that info at the moment. But I can try to get it when I have a moment.

[@alanlocke7639]

@@JetBoatPilot Thanks, I would appreciate it!

[@greggb557]

110 litres. Nice chunky sized tank.

[@DukeMaster1956]

So why is it like that? Is it the gas pump or the fuel filler neck on the Switch causing you not to be able to go full flow on the pump? It could be a sharp turn or restriction in the fuel filler neck on the Switch causing the pump to shut off prematurely. Have you tried other gas stations and their pumps yet?

[@JetBoatPilot]

I am not sure but I believe the owner's manual says fill slowly. Apparently I did not read the instructions before filling up my fuel tank! Lol

[@DukeMaster1956]

@@JetBoatPilot If you could try and look down the filler neck for any restrictions or sharp turns in it. Fuel consumption would be good to know too once you’re past the 10 hour break-in period. Also see if the cruise control works after break-in. Some have had issues with it not working.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@DukeMaster1956 my cruise control did not work on the first outing. I need to get some time on the engine and try again.

[@DukeMaster1956]

@@JetBoatPilot Yeah I know. You need to be past the 10 hour break-in period for the Cruise Control to beactive. Others have over 10 hours and their cruise control don’t work and need to take it back to the dealer.

[@javiercortez7112]

what kind of car are you towing with? im wondering if my 4runner can tow it

[@JetBoatPilot]

I tow with a Yukon Denali but you can tow this lightweight with a 4Runner or similar mid size truck/suv.

[@irisrodriguez3388]

Can the 29 gal fuel tank be swapped out for a bigger fuel tank?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Not that we have seen as of this moment.

[@irisrodriguez3388]

@@JetBoatPilot thanks for reaching out, if you hear of anyone doing it please let me know.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@irisrodriguez3388 Good deal. We'll actually do a video if we see one.

[@toddchristianson4291]

Please let us know how many hours you get out of that 30 gallons.

[@JetBoatPilot]

Will do

[@boandjill]

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[@greggb557]

I know people are getting 60 to 70 miles out of 38 to 39 gallons. So at full cruise of 30mph, that’s like 2hrs only, right? Surely not? Sea doo said all day on the water so I was thinking 6-8hrs fuel

[@kenpeterson327]

after you ordered it how long did it take to get it? looking to buy the 21ft version

[@JetBoatPilot]

A long time!!

[@kenpeterson327]

@@JetBoatPilot Way to true. I was told at least 6 months bummer!!

[@kenpeterson327]

Did you order it from a dealer or on line?

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@kenpeterson327 from a dealer.

[@dallasnashdotcom]

There are no more orders for 2022. It took 4 months to get mine (21' 230HPH), almost all of the pre-orders are all booked for 2023.

[@jamesmcbarron6702]

The tow of shame... no gas. 🙂

[@JetBoatPilot]

Was super embarrased getting gas all over myself!!! Not to mention my family and me stranded on the water waving down another boater like a total newb!

[@commonsense8653]

Thank you

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome!

[@VendMD]

This may be common with pontoons. My Lowe SS220 does the same thing. Slow and easy.....