How Does The SeaDoo Switch Handle Rough Water | Revised With Q&A

We all have so many questions about the SeaDoo Switch. We were curious how well it could handle some rough water, so we tested it out in the Gulf of Mexico on a day with high winds!

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[aihome]

SeaDoo Switch Compact 13' owner here. I would if you own the smaller one like mine do not take it into open water! Although I have not done that with mine we already had a scary experience a few weeks ago within the intercoastal waterway. Basically our switch took on water and did a nose dive after catching a rough wave/wake created by a passing boat. Not sure how it did not flip completely but my Wife who was sitting in the back seat was catapulted and thrown overboard and so where other three people on the boat, I managed to hold on and somehow the pontoon recovered. So that proved to us this little craft is only made for calm lake or intercoastal water only. I guess there is a big difference from 13 to 18 when it comes to that.

[fargo]

In Pensacola, those conditions would be one of our better boating days! 😜

[joemiles]

Great video! Being in PCB, I’m glad I found your channel for the local perspective. Thanks.

[DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

I’ll definitely be a buyer of the Switch Cruise 230hp

[deeznutzz]

Luv the video! I own the 2022 Sea Doo Switch 230 hp supercharged 21 footer and luv it! I have not put her on the ocean like you but absolutely have a blast on the lake with the family. I got the double bimini top (a must) for extra shade, upgraded JL audio, 2 tables which come in clutch when having lunch. Just an all around fun boat! Keep the videos coming! 💯💯

[johnmaurer]

Also good to mention for small watercraft; wind over 15kts isn’t boating weather on the ocean. The swells toss people around and it’s not enjoyable at all. As a captain it would be really irresponsible to keep people in that situation due to danger of going overboard. If the caps are white and the boat is small, find something else to do that day. Flórida is fill of fun stuff!

[bgwhalley]

I went to a local dealer and looked at these boats. I loved the concept. Boat feels much bigger than it is. But it's all plastic. Brand new boats sitting in the lot for the past year look used. The plastic around the outside fades quickly. Makes you wonder how long until it begins cracking especially in salt water. Because of all the plastic around the outside we decided to go with a different boat.

[dudemynameisdebo]

This thing is sick and I have so much experience with Bombardier motors. I'm just imagining this thing with a huge spooly boi and 500hp lol

[dbuck]

Absolutely hilarious what you consider rough water.😂😂😂😂

[coldfire]

PBeach here, own a 18-230. great boat! Taking it in the pass of Ft Pickens, this boat being a tri hull was quite stable. Don't overload the payload, use common sense, and you'll be fine

[redskinman]

Yeah, looks calm but those are a little rough waters. Took my 18-230 to the pacific off the coast of Oxnard a few weeks ago. Now that was rough. We got a little scared so didn’t make it more than a half mile off shore. Those waves are a little much for the switch but it handled really well. We got sideways a couple of times and since it was me and my teenage boys I thought I’d better not push it. I do believe this switch could handle super rough waters as long as you’re navigating the waters slowly and thoughtfully. No one out here on the west coast has seen these much.

[Foxtucky]

Thanks for the video it just confirms I'll never buy something so unstable and slow..

[georgewilliam]

thank you for uploading this, , been looking for this

[seanmartin]

This is actually the first pontoon (tri-toon) I have EVER seriously considered buying, we have a center console v-hull for fishing. My wife has always wanted more of a party boat, but until now (unless your looking the the most high end tri-toons with twin 350s) they are mostly all floating docks that dont handle bays, putt putt around, generally mini-vans of the water...we still have 2 stroke gtx's that run great so I wouldn't be concerned with reliability....do Sea-Doo superchargers still require routine replacement? Thats the one thing keeping me away, our 2 strokes keep up with, or outrun most of the newer N/A skis, didn't seem to make sense to change to 4 strokes.

[jprubicon]

Would love to see if this could make the Bimini trip…. Definitely a video that I think would get a lot of clicks.

[lanceoa]

Wonder if this would handle Bodega Bay, Calif and Doran Beach for crabbing and rock fish and ling cod fishing

[thedrunkenanarchist]

This is now on my bucket list to have 🤤

[pauldershem]

The Switch looks interesting. But, I learned with off-highway vehicles that I hate thumb throttles and prefer a gas pedal on the floor; I cannot imagine owning a boat that required me to hold on to a motorcycle-style twist throttle all the time.

[castrejon]

I love my sea-doo but I still have to learn how to maneuver on bigger waves, can you make a video on that? it would be very helpful. blessings

[juans]

What kind of upgrade can you or not do on this SeaDoo? My use would be Saltwater fishing.