Family Budget Fun! 2023 Sea-Doo Switch Sport Compact Review: The Watercraft Journal, Ep. 134

[@edaycock3505]

Really a fan of these. Never owned a boat in my life and I'm now in my 60s. This may be the first!

[@Doc1855]

My wife and I are currently saving up for the Sea Doo Switch with the 170 horsepower, 13’. We just want a smaller boat for fun with other couples and for a fishing boat. We live in north central Washington state and have a LOT of lakes and rivers around us. We’re in our mid 50s and early 60s and our friends are around our age as well.

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Great review, lots of useful information for someone in the market. Looked like you and the family had a blast Kevin. Thanks again for sharing! Truly enjoyed Billy D

[@gilbertdacosta1947]

I personally own a 2022 switch compact sport 13foot with the 170hp and garmin gps/fish finder and depth. Been out in the gulf in rough water handles good just got be careful and watch the waves. In Florida

[@tylergrimm2666]

Do you think it could be hauled with a car

[@gilbertdacosta1947]

@@tylergrimm2666 the one I have weighs in at 1750 and the trailer 750, I pull mine with 2011 ford ranger xlt with 4.0 v6

[@armandoarayaching]

SUCH A COMPLETE INFORMATION, CONGRATS , GREAT VIDEO

[@sniperwolfjs]

You're wrong about the switch not being able to handle rough water. JetBoatPilot did rough water just fine with the Seadoo Switch. It's made to run in both sweet or salt water. Be correct.

[@watercraftjournal]

LOL I wholly stand by my assessment. Even BRP doesn't want folks going offshore in it.

[@benbenedict2431]

I own a 2022 18' 170hp. I live off the Chesapeake Bay in salt and brackish water. Rough and calm it has performed excellent. Great video. One thing I would point out to folks is this is a giant vacuum cleaner lol. I would suggest staying in 4ft or more of water. I do idle into our dock where it will get as low as 2ft but as soon as I am back in 5ft or more I run the IDF. This is a great boat and I have had zero issues in the now 3 summers I've been running it. Thanks for the video!

[@nsvaluto48328]

Thank you for doing this video very informative. I'm curious though no where I see on the online configuring does it give the option for the swim platform that's something I really would want. Can you suggest?

[@samimoring1235]

maybe i missed it, but.. I'd like to see how squirrely it gets!! a couple quick turns, roosts(?)..towing, skiing, tubing etc?

[@bubb25211]

So did you add the swim platform and 2 extra seats? This is my plan as well.

[@dozer8065]

holy crap a triple 4 cylinder!!!!!!!! thats like a w12!!!!!!!! soo much power, thats 8 more than my prius!

[@andyhan5008]

I have a rxt but my wife thinks it’s too rough for her. Been eyeing the switch lately and seems like a good option. Now I just need the money

[@redpineapple9908]

so this would not be good for the ocean but what about a bay that opens to the ocean? Water still too rough for the Switch?

[@davidbalan6571]

Different JetSki brands offer different models in terms of size, budget . Sea Doo category ; the GTI Sets the gold standard for family fun on the water .

[@Arcmike]

Great video. Did this this switch have to to install a catalytic converter in order for the swim platform add on.

[@jamiematthew4986]

it will be interesting to see what happens 10 to 15 year down the road with these plastic hulls- especially in Florida type sun. Plastic is gonna plastic afterall right?

[@TravelingKory]

Great review, Kevin. Very comprehensive and informative. Thanks so much! Would you happen to know if the rear deck can be removed to fit it a shorter garage or is it permanent? Also, would you happen to know the height with the bimini lowered while on the included trailer? We have a Wake Pro that fits in our garage just fine for comparison sake. Thanks! 🚤👍

[@watercraftjournal]

No. She's on there.

[@MrMischief604]

With those outriggers not being water tight, how do you clean and dry them for transport across states that do boat inspections?

[@timlong1462]

That's a good question. They must have drain plugs right? I'm guessing it like any regular aluminum pontoon. Maybe a threaded plug?

[@gilbertdacosta1947]

@@MrMischief604 The outriggers have a connection port in the back you connect a garden to it, inside there’s a hose with holes to rinse the inside and it drains

[@duffbiker]

Is it able to handle 2-3ft chop? My lake is unpredictable but usually has 1-2ft waves in the daytime. Not wide open in 3ft but would it be dangerous on plane?

[@watercraftjournal]

AGAIN, this is for smooth water.

[@bobmcnulty3500]

I bought a 21 feet with a 230hp. I went out with 8 people and the weather turned so there were 1-2 feet waves. Going into the wind I could not get on plain so I was going about 10 miles an hour (I was in eco mode). I used 7 bars of gas to travel about 10 miles. I was running on empty for the last mile. I thought I was not going to make it. The day before I used 3 bars of gas and went about 20 miles with 6 people on board in calm water.

[@rashick11]

As a 2 year owner I can tell you the 21/230 Cruise handles up to 4 foot waves with ease even though I do not recommend it (ease on the boat, not the passengers). Been there done that.

[@gilbertdacosta1947]

It should be able to handle 1-2 foot chop, have had mine in the gulf waters in 2-3 foot chops

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I think this will be my first boat.

[@kchedville]

Swim Deck on the 13 footer?? I'd like to get one on my 2024 model Compact but i see conflicting comments on adding one.... a Sea Doo salesman once told me the Swim Deck will fit all their models in 2024. Then i hear its illegal to install one... its not Illegal in your state to have one attached? I think it would be like the very dark tinted windows, i never hear of anyone getting ticketed for them anymore -- or even stopped and checked. I also wonder if Sea-Doo would sell me one if i placed and order.....

[@watercraftjournal]

I'm not a lawyer, I just talk about jet skis.

[@jerrychase4177]

Finally a SxS Sea Doo

[@freedomfilledlife]

So is the 13 and 15 foot same seating? 5 or 7 people?

[@gilbertdacosta1947]

@@freedomfilledlife 13 five 18 7

[@XF_Chaos]

Nice to see the Switch has done well. My family might pick one up to replace our 20' Sea-Ray bowrider as our summer boat sometime in the future, assuming that we also obtain an aluminum boat with a closed cab for year-round work use and for bad weather, cause the BC coast does not play around with rain.

[@EpicConspiracy]

How easy is this to load on a trailer?

[@OwenFoley-pd7qw]

Bummer on hearing it can’t park up on beach. So much for Lake Shasta Camping

[@nicknadeau5538]

I know it says max 5 people, but do you think can get away with 2 adults and 5 young kids? If you add an extra seat or two?

[@watercraftjournal]

Would you like to overload something like this with YOUR family?

[@ThinkDifferentish]

How would this be in the Chesapeake Bay? I'm concerned that it is "smooth water only". Chesapeake Bay, while not the Atlantic Ocean, does have some waves and whatnot.

[@watercraftjournal]

What part of “smooth water only” that wasn’t expressed clearly?

[@ThinkDifferentish]

Are you talking glass like in your perfect day video? That is going to be a rarity.@@watercraftjournal

[@lincolngrayson1013]

I wish they would it equipped for pan fishermen.

[@cherylvandemark3464]

Can you pull a tube or skier?

[@watercraftjournal]

Absolutely.

[@wikkidme755]

Not sure if budget fun is correct, the dealer near me in Australia has a second hand switch for 100k😮

[@watercraftjournal]

And is it the same size and model as shown here?

[@willwallace8191]

@@watercraftjournal australia only gets the top spec i think

[@MuhammadUmar-e9m]

Wow❤❤❤❤

[@halledwardb]

Whats it cost?

[@marty906]

1:02

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

For $27,400 you can buy a car.

[@normankhat824]

How much is it cost?

[@watercraftjournal]

Look it up on Sea-Doo's site. Each one is equipped differently.

[@chuckalbright708]

Why can’t you pull it up on the shoreline?

[@kareembarr8690]

How can the outriggers not be waterproof that makes no sense its in the water!

[@Bonsai-Miata2020]

Budget fun? Only if you pay cash lol. Till I can afford to pay cash I just attach a motor to my tupperware containers.

[@Friedolays]

WTF IS A TRIPLE 4 CYLINDER????

[@watercraftjournal]

It’s a diesel rotary motor.

[@rashick11]

It is a three cylinder four stroke.

[@LVCMS]

Diesel?

[@rashick11]

No it is gas

[@stoker20]

Oh God. Another wave of clueless first time boaters invading your local boat launch and waterways.