Supercharged Jet Ski power has returned to Sydney Harbour - more than 20 years after Jet Skis were banned from the iconic waterway.
The Sea-Doo Switch is a brand-new, Jet Ski-powered pontoon party boat.
It is legal to operate on Sydney Harbour because it is approved for use as a boat, even though it has Jet Ski propulsion and Jet Ski handlebars instead of a steering wheel.
The Sea-Doo Switch brings a level of manouvreability that is unique to recreational boating, operated by the same acceleration and reverse triggers as a Jet Ski.
And the large flat deck makes maximises the use of space so you can fit more people on board than you can on traditional boats of the same length.
The Switch also has built-in fittings on the floor to accomodate a range Linq accessories - such as extra fuel caddies and cooler boxes - from Sea-Doo’s personal watercraft range.
In this video we go through prices and specifications for the Sea-Doo Switch in Australia, tell you what it’s like to drive - plus we ran performance numbers to see how fast it really is.
And just a reminder before we get started, this video is not sponsored content, so we can be honest about the pros and cons, and our likes and dislikes. This craft was a demonstrator model owned by Sea-Doo Australia and we tested it over half a day in the middle of July.
Let’s take a closer look.
Time codes:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Quick recap
02:00 Sea-Doo Switch US pricing
03:10 Sea-Doo Switch Australian pricing
04:15 Technical details
04:50 Engine rpm at certain speeds
05:20 Performance times
05:43 Trailer
06:14 Sea-Doo Switch industry firsts
06:20 Top deck flexibility
08:08 Anchor
08:14 Rear deck and retractable boarding ladder
08:45 What it's like to drive
09:50 Conclusion