Sea-Doo Switch Sport In-Depth Review - Carving Corners in a Pontoon!

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.
#SeaDoo #Switch #pontoon

[@tkpowersports]

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[@josephconsuegra6420]

I would like to see this blast out of Haulover Inlet and see how it responds.

[@bigtex4790]

😂

[@losbandidosdelninos4620]

Ya I think it’s a little more of a lake boat lol

[@rashick11]

Look up Wavy Boats. They have a couple of videos of a switch handling the Boyton inlet like a boss.

[@jonjohn1321]

Jetboatpilot has one as well.

[@mboard31]

“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 KZbin.

[@patrickirish5680]

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!

[@Sharpester]

The review I've been looking for. Hit all the points I was curious about. Great video.

[@MrOnlinegamer89]

Love your videos like this. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do this

[@Ramshackle6984]

We are picking up our 21' Cruise 230 this weekend. Super excited. Thanks for the full review.

[@Wurmfist]

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.

[@richardharker2775]

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.

[@ARDG89]

love it. great maneuverability

[@nickdawn3985]

I'm so getting it next year, it's so versatile it's like owning 3 boats.

[@bertpoisson4227]

Great entry level fun for a young family.

[@txcode1]

Awesome review, and very helpful on giving the basic overview!👍

[@tkpowersports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasoncaldwellpowerhouserea9382]

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!

[@marcobaez]

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.

[@Mickocarbomb]

That would be the most badass fishing rig for real.

[@UncleBildo]

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.

[@zedmoe]

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

[@jaybdvm]

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.

[@phasechange5053]

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).

[@coldfire2812]

Finally a great review!!!

[@nxsgt]

Any concerns about the clear plastic material yellowing?

[@BotchedGod]

Looks awesome! can you get a bigger shade canopy?

[@sheputthelimeinthecoconut629]

I’d rock one

[@allandam9540]

Will thiseasy to flip on a rough wave when turning to the side of a big wave?

[@automan1223]

can this craft handle the ocean or is is strictly a protected bay or river boat ?

[@jerrychase4177]

The SxS verision of a Sea Doo, well done!

[@DaLizMs]

That's awesome!

[@ryankoehler3170]

Dude the versatility and ease of putting that thing into water for either cruising or fishing would be money

[@BG-vq9fd]

I like it but how does it work loaded and pulling.

[@teop7887]

Awesome!!!!

[@pontoonlifeforever]

Great video!

[@liamrobinson2084]

First! Great video, with a the right vibe for this thing!

[@vspd303]

Is there any clean-out ports like the Yamaha have

[@meseahunt]

good video thanks, going to go look at one 🤠

[@deeznutzz4166]

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 💨💨💨💨

[@edanddebbie7142]

We're considering a sea doo switch. Are you happy with it?

[@kylestewart8354]

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

[@rashick11]

Our 21/230 Switch Cruse tops out at 43. We posted a few runs at 42 on You tube.

[@zedmoe]

is that considered fast?

[@rashick11]

@@zedmoe Pretty much what it is supposed to be.

[@zedmoe]

@@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.

[@rashick11]

@@zedmoe it was a great starter boat, or a good boat for someone like me he's been boating for over 40 years.

[@rashick11]

@@zedmoe kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fIooR_gMZ9sNksi=fsgNFmxNiWBXBJVP

[@Drunken_Hamster]

I want a 400HP version.

[@ericc8790]

Can you attach a trolling motor to it?

[@gregbutterfield3739]

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.

[@jamesclapham9010]

Awesome !

[@haciendadad]

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.

[@jet8282]

Max speed with max people on board?

[@grindstone4910]

That is the coolest goddamn pontoon I've ever seen.

[@mistersixties]

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?

[@tkpowersports]

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.

[@davidlabarr]

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.

[@ferociouspinkbunnywarrior4979]

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.

[@rustynail6819]

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.

[@billnobles7650]

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

[@tjharig3458]

Can these be fitted with sea legs?

[@torkgasm]

Does it have 120v plug? Need to plug my blender in for margaritas!

[@DavesCoolCustomBikes]

Can you hook the jet pack accessory

[@the_jarmel]

Great job guys..HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@rosswallace2969]

That is one slick pontoon, unfortunately not allowed at my local lakes they have a 15hp limit, they really gotta get with the times

[@joshnelson2090]

Just get some "15 HP" stickers and slap one on the back.

[@nordic5490]

Use a trolling motor

[@edwardranno7119]

Looks really easy to operate

[@THESLlCK]

Sea doo is so innovative

[@joshf8291]

Hi, we just bought a 2023 21-foot, 230HP Switch Sport. First time out, it maxed at 6000rpm and 30mph. I've been told it's in a "break in" period but I haven't found anything indicating how long that period lasts and when I'll be able to experience the 45mph you had in your video. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@rashick11]

Our 21/230 Cruise breakin was 12 hours. Some people less some more. Then we were hitting 42-43 top end. I have a few videos.

[@brianpevehouse1150]

Awesome review Luke Combs.

[@LTTUSA]

Haulover!

[@pryme2013]

Canada is nicer than I thought for February!!

[@lesstevens2370]

Climate change lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 😄

[@jasonbroom7147]

Trolling motor options?

[@savagecub]

I didn’t know they made them that small.

[@sadock4]

Where in Florida is this?

[@pjp141414]

Can you wakeboard/water ski with this? I understand you may have to modify from the model shown

[@rashick11]

We do all the time. Only addition was the ski pylon.

[@ricksundberg5659]

I like the jet idea for safety with kids and dogs swimming around. You handled getting that boat on the trailer really well for having some side current to deal with. If it were me I'd have sent the kids into the water to line it up.

[@silverrider918]

Is it true that the supercharger has to be rebuilt every 100 hours and the the motor every 250 hours?

[@tkpowersports]

we have not heard that

[@jamiegills7164]

Can i store it on a lift?

[@randalyates5605]

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.

[@rustynail6819]

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.

[@guvmint4300]

13 years older too

[@markusplatzer8300]

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.

[@tjsmith3060]

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.

[@rogerleclair3114]

I would get a 21ft and make it into the ultimate fishing boat

[@MAYORofVANCLEAVE]

Great video. First glance I thought Seth Rogen was testing it out.

[@darren1922]

This thing is so cool! Take my money! Now to find a Sea Doo dealer...

[@davepete8643]

What is the fuel range?

[@rashick11]

74 miles is our longest run without fueling. A whole lot less towing toys.

[@allancole9158]

I want one

[@Riverfurm]

Can this pontoon boat be left in the water on the dock for the boating season? Or does it need to be out of the water when not in use?

[@tkpowersports]

don’t see why not

[@bobskiswabeski7597]

Wish the steering can also move to the center or left just like the chairs.

[@user-ge3lp2cn6s]

We like to buy but guide us How we can buy, do you have branch in philippines?

[@woohunter1]

The only thing that would make this better is to be able to move the drivers seat to a center console configuration.

[@GreatNorth_Carnivore]

So you have to hold down the throttle the entire time? If that is the case, so much for a relaxing cruise...

[@rashick11]

No, use the cruise control. All of them have it.

[@ByronJefferyLewis]

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 KZbin 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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jJhaprhtt1iZI I found the video after I ended up with a dead battery after two weeks between trips.

[@pilot9412]

I live in Palm Bay. How is yours holding up on the river? What kind of speeds are you seeing?

[@peternatoli5164]

Hey I just moved to Port St Lucie!! Can you take me for a spin 😅

[@Mike-tt8wi]

The lack of battery capacity is the only thing I don’t like about ours.

[@KevinFelker]

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.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Will this See Doo pull tubers or skiers?

[@tkpowersports]

yes

[@murraymadness4674]

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

[@tkpowersports]

the steering consol is the one thing that can’t be moved.

[@andrewavery4417]

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?

[@stephenlozada7158]

So why the separation from TFL

[@Formerlywarmer]

From what I’ve seen on reviews and past owners the motors last 2-3 years and the supercharged ones even less. Any truth to that?

[@rashick11]

Our 21/230 is two years old with no issues.

[@mobius012]

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

[@KevinFelker]

What kind of gasoline does it use? No Ethanol? if I took it out for a "day on the lake" say 4-8 hours, what kind of money does it cost to operate? Just trying to understand if it's efficient like a 4 stroke engine, or if it's going to be like the Chris Craft 28' 350 GM motor I grew up on that even then costed $200 to run for a day...couldn't imagine the costs now.

[@tkpowersports]

We dont have those numbers. However any jet drive will always be harder on fuel than a four-stroke.

[@pressure7421]

I didn’t know Luke Combs did boat reviews too

[@ArmandoMorales325]

This seems really cool but I honestly wonder who this is for. I've never been on my family pontoon and thought wow I wish this thing could carve corners.

[@thiswasalpine7171]

It’s for people who don’t live on lakes who want a speed boat that can carry a ton of people, and easy to drive

[@guvmint4300]

It’s not for boomers…

[@ArmandoMorales325]

@@guvmint4300 I'm 18 and I don't think it's for me either

[@yussefedwards]

@@thiswasalpine7171 see the comment/review above from @TheAbristol ☝🏽

[@murraymadness4674]

@@thiswasalpine7171 Comment said it bogs down with 4 big guys in it..

[@Jermy337]

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 😉

[@liamrobinson2084]

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?

[@pajamatime5750]

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!

[@pryme2013]

Yeah 500 a day in fuel. Lmao you could run a Cat dozer all day on a whole let less

[@rashick11]

We typically use about a half a tank playing on and off for a day. 15 gallons.

[@pryme2013]

@@rashick11 so a full tank is 15gal? So it might use like 7-8gal? So 25 bucks or so

[@pryme2013]

@@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

[@wannabeangler]

Looks neat in the Gulf with NO WAVES, so I wonder how it handles in the oceans and places with waves.

[@boandjill]

There's a video out there that shows a guy wave jumping off Sebastian inlet. So, they handle waves pretty good.

[@stephenlozada7158]

Wow that price is crazy

[@MrG77]

I think its cool and versatile but only for flat calm lakes i think.🙏

[@racp9mm419]

For almost $40k 😮 Not my first choice but it is cool ngl.

[@todayontheinternet9576]

priced out a 18' cruise with a 230 and it was $40K, so these prices are not realistic, which is sad.

[@yorkchris10]

I guess these things are unsinkable?? Shuswap lake, BC can get bad storms with large waves, but people put their trailer on pontoon boats and use it as houseboat.

[@tkpowersports]

Pontoons are pretty sturdy, but I'd never call any boat "unsinkable." Bad mojo around that.

[@yorkchris10]

@@tkpowersports right. Not a bunch of welded barrels

[@lesstevens2370]

I live in kamloops and go to the shuswap every summer never seen an rv on a pontoon boat I've seen plenty of house boats that use pontoons from twin anchors house boat builder in the area

[@rustynail6819]

@@yorkchris10 No injection molded plastic is what they're made of, so if you're good with that, have at it!

[@JbrayxD]

Any grill for it?

[@tkpowersports]

probably aftermarket

[@thegoodchad3578]

Having to keep your hand on throttle would suck for cruising and pulling tow sports.

[@rashick11]

They all have cruise control. No need to hold the throttle.

[@timmygunz7103]

That is genius i can make my own just put a jet ski in-between a catamaranand deck it all

[@half_cocked]

They should make a center console 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cowdog1]

Is it me or is 2,100lbs seeming heavy for a small boat? I don't know squat. Cheers!