SeaDoo Switch Fuel Range Test: Can we Reach Crab Island from Panama City on a Single Tank?

In today's video we'll show you how to navigate the intracoastal waterway between Panama City and Crab Island, all while testing if the SeaDoo Switch can make the trip on one tank of gas.
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[@confiinfo3274]

Very informative. Actually thinking about purchasing a Switch. Thank you for sharing.

[@kevinmeagher6960]

Yes!!!! When the tide is coming in......thats the key!! Drove accross the bridge this morning......Tide was in and water was beautiful!!

[@jbc9259]

Thanks sooooo much for this!!! Great job on it and beautiful day and water!!! Appreciate the tips on marina's and restaurants along the way also.

[@JetBoatPilot]

You are very welcome it was our pleasure to make it

[@stuartbarnhill2795]

Good morning from Lumberton NC and North Myrtle Beach SC, really enjoying your your reviews on this particular pontoon, sounds like it's what we're looking for as we're novices to boating, just subscribed as well, take care and GOD BLESS

[@Louis-ji3sn]

Thanks, I'm from California and was stationed at the USCG Station Destin for two years. Your video brings back some good memories!

[@JetBoatPilot]

Awesome! Beautiful area for sure!

[@bulletkroozin]

Great Vid, did Crab island two years ago - such a blast . Also I have the same Switch 230 hp blue ‘23, got my quick connect flush adapter from y’all and 3D registration numbers on the way - Annapolis , MD . Cheers!

[@JetBoatPilot]

Excellent Thanks for your business!

[@swfriis]

Love this video! Great Job Will!!❤

[@JetBoatPilot]

Thanks! We enjoyed making it!

[@patrickarrigo8270]

Great video nice looking boat

[@daniellemorales2216]

Great video. I've been wanting to upgrade my Pontoon to a switch and your content is very helpful

[@JetBoatPilot]

Thank you! You'll have tons of fun if you buy a Switch!

[@UncleBildo]

They are a different sort of beast. I love mine, but haven't had any mechanical issues to speak of. Worth renting one to check it out, or finding someone to let you give it a good shake down cruise. Some buy it thinking it to be a big party barge, but it's actually a fairly small boat. Mine doesn't like more than about 5 people on it, really slows it down.

[@raulsantiago6823]

What an awesome experience

[@ferrarit2381]

Great information about to get the new switch looking forward to traveling here 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊😎🥂

[@JetBoatPilot]

You'll love it!

[@redliner8]

Great informative video, thanks!

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome!

[@sweeperb4938]

Great video I live in British Columbia Canada love my switch. Waiting for the 10 hr break in period. I bought marine mat from you. It’s great highly recommend it. Thanks

[@JetBoatPilot]

Excellent thanks for your support

[@caughtoncamera27]

Now this is what im talkn about. Thxs for sharing

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome!

[@scottrobbins7773]

Great video. Can't wait to get one!!

[@JetBoatPilot]

Thank you!!!

[@VoltTrucker215]

Nice!😍🤙🏼

[@scottmcghee943]

I want one! Thanks for the videos

[@JetBoatPilot]

You're welcome

[@TactualSLAYER]

We just bought a switch sport and live here in PC too. We were literally just planning a trip out to Destin and you upload this lol!

[@JetBoatPilot]

Awesome this will be a big help to you

[@jasonmiller7110]

Live here too and just bought the Cruise. They are installing the speaker system and then I'll be picking it up. Agree love this video and answered some questions I had. Awesome work as usual Will!!

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@jasonmiller7110 thank you enjoy

[@dmaddc]

@@jasonmiller7110where did you get it. We’re in PCola and just started thinking about a Switch Cruise

[@edanddebbie7142]

We're thinking about a Switch - are you happy with it? Any issues?

[@NikonCoupleSoFlo]

Great Channel and videos! Also very useful info on the Switch 21 - 230hp - What size fuel tank - I have a 2020 Seadoo GTX230 usually burn about 4-5mpg depending on speed.

[@JetBoatPilot]

30 gallon, burns right at 1.9 mpg

[@rashick11]

Our longest trip on a single trip tank with a 21/230 Cruise is 72 miles. Mix of optimal cruise speed and a lot of no wake.

[@briandolson2941]

👍Enjoyed the video. I have never seen/heard anyone reviewing the Switches mention how they ride in bumpy water?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Watch the video on rough water. It's actually a much better ride than I expected from a boat with plastic sides!

[@Legendary_UA]

Nice video.

[@shottown911]

It would be nice if you chart plotter had no wake zone indicators

[@jerryalbert]

Awesome. Learned so much from your videos., you're one of my favorite channels to watch. Thanks for all the info. 18 Switch Cruise...lovin it. Getting 70 mile range with my 170.

[@JetBoatPilot]

Thanks! We thought the smaller boats with lesser hp might do better in terms of range. This was sort of a worst case scenario.

[@mendo977]

We do a lot of boat beaching up on Cape Cod. At what depth do you get a little apprehensive when heading to where you want to set up? I set my alarm to 3ft and it goes off more than I'd like. Love your vids and thanks for all your awesome product and intel!

[@JetBoatPilot]

We anchor no shallower than knee deep. I prefer water at 3 feet or deeper but you can safely navigate in 2.5 with no fear of sucking sand up in the impeller.

[@mendo977]

​@JetBoatPilot Sounds good to me

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

3ft is a good alarm id say, you want to know in advance so if it starts to get way below 3ft, you have a chance to stop and go back before its too late, i know what i mean though about the alarm going off a lot but id rather silence the alarm, then hit low ground lol

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

What app are you using in the top right corner of the video, to track your boat's course, looks cool.. Awesome trip! Id love to do this trip from NY down to FL one day lol.. Probably be a long trip but super fun. Is there place's along the way to stop and possibly tie up the boat and stay overnight somewhere? I always wondered about that. Would be an awesome trip. Nice!

[@JetBoatPilot]

RELIVE

[@retiredrockstar5299]

Great video! It makes me want to trailer my '23 18-230 down there from Minnesota and do the same thing. And yes, the Switch 230 is a thirsty thing. Isn't she?

[@JetBoatPilot]

For sure!!

[@UncleBildo]

Wow! Thankfully I get a little more distance than that outta a tank in my Switch. 75 to 80 miles is where the low fuel beeping starts for me. Weather is coming back around for us, today we're supposed to be 65 degrees. Haven't seen that warm since October! Boats and RV are coming out of storage.

[@tonycao423]

Which Switch do you have. I just purchased the 21 Cruise with the Supercharged 230 hp motor.

[@UncleBildo]

It's the 18' 170 Cruise. There's a sweet spot where it just hums happily. You won't have as much issue as me with a boat load. 5 people and above really drops my speed and fuel economy@@tonycao423

[@wawonajim2466]

Very nice video, you always have the best photos. Gas mileage 1.9 not so good, so what can you tell me about the gas cans you had on your boat. Are they easy to put the gas in while on the water? I live in an area that I could travel a long distance (California Delta has over 1000 miles of water ways)

[@JetBoatPilot]

Those cans don't distribute fuel well. I'd carry a fuel transfer nozzle which can be bought online. This way you could do it safely.

[@JS-bl5qf]

Great videos! Looking at the switch cruise. What size motor for family of 5 with frequent guest up to 9. Will the 170 still pull an inflatable with a loaded boat? is it really noticeable other than 35 top end vs 45?

[@JetBoatPilot]

I'd go for the 230 hp if you're going to see 10 guests regularly

[@JS-bl5qf]

Thanks for the quick response ! 230 it is. @@JetBoatPilot

[@newbie_nugs]

I see boats parked and people standing beside them? How deep do you want to keep the switch in? Switch will be my first boat but binge watching youtube and learning all I can for a few months. Thanks for the video!

[@JetBoatPilot]

I used knee-deep as rule-of-thumb as the shallowest I will go

[@phtevenchevas3960]

did you operate the boat in the fuel economy mode? or regular?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Regular

[@phtevenchevas3960]

@@JetBoatPilot I wonder how much gas you would’ve had leftover if you used eco mode? Maybe a later video for comparison

[@domihotjigga]

Great video, which switch are you using ?

[@JetBoatPilot]

We were on our 2023 Switch Cruise 21' with 230 HP & With Catalytic Converter.

[@domihotjigga]

@@JetBoatPilot the more videos and comments I see and read around the web I feel like a made a mistake ordering the 21/170

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@domihotjigga I think the power of the 230 supercharged is necessary for the 21

[@barracuda4963]

@@JetBoatPilot Damn catalytic converters on boats.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@barracuda4963 I know sux

[@spnd]

At 10:15 you list the stats at 21/230 hp, 54.9 Mi, 2hr 42 min and Avg Speed of 27 MPH. It would be good to have included how much fuel it took to top up. I find my 18/230 fuel guage to be flaky, so it would be good to know how much actual range you get after your low fuel light comes on.

[@JetBoatPilot]

Good point. Let me see what I can do.

[@swfriis]

I have the 21/230 cruise. Traveled from Cedar Spring Marina Dutch John Utah to Manila and almost back to Cedar Springs and ran out of gas. Flaming Gorge Reservoir Utah I can tell you from experience you will get four low fuel notifications before running out of fuel. Don’t worry I had fuel in a jug, wanted to see the capability of the boat.

[@Lopez_67]

​@swfriis I literally watched this video to see if I could make it from Lucerne Marina to Snags and back lol. Thank you for the info!

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@Lopez_67 awesome glad to help!

[@swfriis]

@@Lopez_67 You are Welcome! You can make it between both Marinas on 1/2 tank.

[@xevious2501]

So all the buzz about the SeaDoo switch and its Jetski turned sea faring suv , i wonder if its the best option for inshore boating. Really they shouldve called it the SeaDoo Mix considering all that can be done with it. Party Pontoon. perfect sports fishing boat. Considerable range and speed. And ive seen other reviews that have taken the Switch into the choppy's and although not it particular playground it faired far better than one would think considering its dimensions. again that jetski dna being the help.

[@JetBoatPilot]

For real! It handles rough stuff much better than I anticipated! It's a really cool platform and honestly, so much fun!

[@tonycao423]

What switch and motor and how many miles did you go. If it was in the video I missed it. Thank you

[@JetBoatPilot]

2023 21 switch with 230hp supercharged engine, approx 50-60 miles one way

[@techfun123]

Were you in ECO mode the entire time or switching between modes?

[@JetBoatPilot]

No standard mode but varying rpm the whole time.

[@chuckkfinnley]

The 230 sure does guzzle the fuel. Almost makes me miss the ol merc 150 four stroke. Sipped gas in comparison. Buuut it’s way more fun

[@JetBoatPilot]

Truly a great time!!!

[@rashick11]

How far did you travel? Is that a 22/230?

[@JetBoatPilot]

About 55 Miles

[@larry1251]

I have 18’/230 and used 10gal of fuel and no change in fuel gauge. Is that normal? Doesn’t seem like it. I would expect some bars dropping after using a 1/3 of the fuel.

[@JetBoatPilot]

Correct that a problem

[@click411]

are there things you do in North Carolina like that and how mush does see doo cost

[@JetBoatPilot]

No for now just in NW Florida, Switch runs from 28K-48K

[@dmaddc]

@@JetBoatPilotwhere did you get yours? We’re just starting to look at them and it’s the first boat we’ve looked at that my wife is excited about.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@dmaddc cycle Springs in Clearwater Florida, also our 18 footer is for sale.

[@dmaddc]

@@JetBoatPilot how can I get info on that 18 for sale? We looked at a 16 today and we really like it but it doesn’t have the Bimini and we like the idea of more seating capacity.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@dmaddc email me at [e-mail]

[@metalheadCP]

I can't get my Switch (21/230) to go above 21mph with just me and 1 other person on it. Any ideas on what might be causing it to go so slow??

[@JetBoatPilot]

How many hours on it?

[@christopherlyons8309]

…and is there a training key like with the PWC? That key will limit your RPM same as break in limitations.

[@JetBoatPilot]

@@christopherlyons8309 no training key that we've seen

[@pastorquangful]

How much fuel did you consume for the trip in gallons?

[@JetBoatPilot]

30 gallons. Supercharged 21 footer. Would have been less with 170hp model.

[@riverakers]

What is the fuel capacity of this Sea Doo switch?

[@JetBoatPilot]

30 gallons

[@riverakers]

@@JetBoatPilot Roughly 1.9 mpg?

[@kelvincarr9099]

How many miles is it?

[@JetBoatPilot]

About 55

[@dutinebnr8563]

I got my 21ft 230 hp switch today would not even hit 15 mph top seed with 6 adults. Only hit 6500 rpm anyone else have this problem? It headed right back to the dealer 😢

[@JetBoatPilot]

Sounds like either an obstruction in the impeller or a computer issue.

[@stevecunningham7791]

Can I rent a Switch in Destin??

[@JetBoatPilot]

Not sure if I've seen one.

[@ck02wrx]

Is anyone in the pcb/Destin renting these yet?

[@JetBoatPilot]

Not that I am aware of.

[@johnnash1119]

Boondocks is the bomb

[@grownnotflown2]

Why does everyone say these boats are bad. Have they redesigned.

[@JetBoatPilot]

There has been a greater amount of positive commentary that I have seen. I have seen some negatives too but I think the boat has been a success if I'm reading it right. The boat is brand new and like all new things there are always glitches and little problems that get sorted out in the second season. I think they will be better and better as time marches on.

[@jaycevessier7554]

54 miles and pretty much out of fuel? Sure hope that’s a small fuel tank

[@JetBoatPilot]

It's a 30 gallon tank.

[@jaycevessier7554]

@@JetBoatPilot holy shit that’s bad haha. Man I was wanting to look into these but damn that’s horribly fuel mileage

[@JetBoatPilot]

@jaycevessier7554 this is the supercharged version. Probably better with the naturally aspirated version.