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

The Watercraft Journal got the lanyard to a 2023 Sea-Doo Switch Sport Compact 170 to spend the day at Lake Chatuge, GA. Being the best equipped 13-foot Switch available, we walk you through all of the features, accessories and add-ons to make your 13-foot Switch Compact into a sporty, super fun and family-budget-friendly tritoon.
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[@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!

[@dozer8065]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@jerrychase4177]

Finally a SxS Sea Doo

[@user-xz6os6nj3q]

Wow❤❤❤❤

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@freedomfilledlife]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@cherylvandemark3464]

Can you pull a tube or skier?

[@watercraftjournal]

Absolutely.

[@lincolngrayson1013]

I wish they would it equipped for pan fishermen.

[@chuckalbright708]

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

[@halledwardb]

Whats it cost?

[@marty906]

1:02

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

For $27,400 you can buy a car.

[@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.

[@kareembarr8690]

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

[@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