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

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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 3 ай бұрын

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

@gilbertdacosta1947 3 ай бұрын

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

@LifeBeginsOnTheWater 11 ай бұрын

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

@andyhan5008 10 күн бұрын

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

@dozer8065 2 ай бұрын

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

@nsvaluto48328 5 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 .

@rocketrollsvlogs7625 11 күн бұрын

I think this will be my first boat.

@jerrychase4177 10 ай бұрын

Finally a SxS Sea Doo

@bubb25211 Ай бұрын

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

@user-xz6os6nj3q 10 ай бұрын

Wow❤❤❤❤

@deebee6588 Ай бұрын

Single mom, who loves to go out on the water with my daughters to paddle board. This looks like it would be perfect for what I want to do. I've not much experience on boats but lots of time on sea doo jet skis and the water. I think more intimidated backing the boat down to the water. Does this boat come with a trailer? if so wondering about tow weight? I have a 2022 Palisade unlmt. Would a Palisade be fine with this size boat?

@Arcmike 5 ай бұрын

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

@TravelingKory 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

No. She's on there.

@lincolngrayson1013 9 ай бұрын

I wish they would it equipped for pan fishermen.

@redpineapple9908 5 ай бұрын

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?

@jamiematthew4986 5 ай бұрын

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?

@freedomfilledlife 4 ай бұрын

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

@sniperwolfjs 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@benbenedict2431 Ай бұрын

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!

@XF_Chaos 11 ай бұрын

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.

@MrMischief604 2 ай бұрын

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

@timlong1462 Ай бұрын

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

@EpicConspiracy 15 күн бұрын

How easy is this to load on a trailer?

@duffbiker 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

AGAIN, this is for smooth water.

@bobmcnulty3500 10 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@nicknadeau5538 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@ThinkDifferentish 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@ThinkDifferentish 11 ай бұрын

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

@cherylvandemark3464 11 ай бұрын

Can you pull a tube or skier?

@watercraftjournal 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@wikkidme755 11 ай бұрын

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

@watercraftjournal 11 ай бұрын

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

@willwallace8191 11 ай бұрын

@@watercraftjournal australia only gets the top spec i think

@chuckalbright708 3 ай бұрын

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

@halledwardb 11 ай бұрын

Whats it cost?

@marty906 11 ай бұрын

1:02

@bobfuhrwerk2869 11 ай бұрын

For $27,400 you can buy a car.

@Bonsai-Miata2020 2 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@Friedolays 9 ай бұрын

WTF IS A TRIPLE 4 CYLINDER????

@watercraftjournal 9 ай бұрын

It’s a diesel rotary motor.

@rashick11 5 ай бұрын

It is a three cylinder four stroke.

@LVCMS 4 ай бұрын

Diesel?

@rashick11 4 ай бұрын

No it is gas

@stoker20 6 күн бұрын

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