What are your thoughts on the Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Jet Boat?

[KCAR250]

I like the creative and innovative aspect of it. Anything that can knock yamaha down a peg or two to compete is a good thing for the consumers. Bring it.

I agree, Yamaha always seems like they’re playing catch up. Atleast with waverunners. Yamaha is definitely more reliable (pre 2021 boats) but sea Doo is always innovating.

 

[Mister Fister]

I think it's a neat concept. Not for everyone (me included) but the modular stuff is pretty cool. Like others said, the steering seems odd and I personally dont like the clear side panels. We have a far drive from house to launch and I dont like sitting in my swimsuit so I change on the boat. Those side panels dont give much privacy. The main issue for me is it completely defeats the best use of a pontoon IMO. I love that you can shore a pontoon on any surface and pretty much come out fine. If the bottom is fiberglass or some type of plastic then whats the point?

 

[RedbirdRacing]

Sea-Doo's website does note that cruise control standard on all models.

Jim

Yes but if it’s like the cruise in the pwc you basically set a max speed, then you just hold full throttle and it stays that speed.

 

[the MfM]

This is what the market needs!!!

@Yamaha I tried to help you help yourself. If you had only listened to me.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

This is the biggest question that I have about the

I think it's a neat concept. Not for everyone (me included) but the modular stuff is pretty cool. Like others said, the steering seems odd and I personally dont like the clear side panels. We have a far drive from house to launch and I dont like sitting in my swimsuit so I change on the boat. Those side panels dont give much privacy. The main issue for me is it completely defeats the best use of a pontoon IMO. I love that you can shore a pontoon on any surface and pretty much come out fine. If the bottom is fiberglass or some type of plastic then whats the point?

I believe the hull is polytec, the same material they use for the PWC's.

Jim

 

[Dough]

Interesting. Might help sales.

 

[Ronnie]

If it ever owned one it would have to be a second / spare boat. My friend put it in the following terms. It’s cool like a moped or fat girl but I wouldn’t want one or to be seen with/on one. I like the large Bimini top and modular link (sp?) system but also realize that all link accessories are propriety and priced as such. I may be mistaken but thought the link cooler was priced at $300. $300 for a standard, looks like Coleman or igloo cooler, because it has mounts for hooks molded into it?

 

[NewBoater]

Not my cup of tea but could see them selling a lot of these for people looking to spend a little more than a jet ski and have a boat. Don’t see anything about navigation lights. Is this only used during the day like a jet ski?

 

[Tgen2013]

Great idea.

Owning a jetboat has "spoiled" me reference the safety of internal impellers versus props. Lots of people own pontoons, lots of kids and drunken irresponsible adults. Anyway you look at this this will save lives and limbs in the long run.

 

[blacksapphirez]

I'm too used to the Yamaha's swim platform... can't have a boat without one now...meaning I'll stick to Yamahas despite their shitty build quality haha

 

[thefortunes]

Not my cup of tea but could see them selling a lot of these for people looking to spend a little more than a jet ski and have a boat. Don’t see anything about navigation lights. Is this only used during the day like a jet ski?

It has nav lights. Confirmed based on the optional extension required when camper enclosure is deployed.

 

[WiskyDan]

Not gonna get a toon any time soon (ha, a rhyme!!) but I like the modular aspect of the seating and being able to attach a cooler to the deck. The handle bar seems silly but if it makes maneuvering/docking easier then I can see why they went that way.

I'm curious that if this becomes hot does Yamaha jump in on the pontoon action? Based on the quality control issues that we've seen the past couple of seasons I'm not sure I would trust a plastic Yamaha toon to stay afloat for long......

In the end you can only put so much lipstick on a pig so some won't go for it.

 

[Peelz]

looks like a sponge floating in the sink lol

Seems like it would work for a rental boat for sure.

I mean, I wouldnt buy it, but If i found myself on vacation Id rent it and enjoy it im sure.....cheap and simple.

 

[Tgen2013]

I'm too used to the Yamaha's swim platform... can't have a boat without one now...meaning I'll stick to Yamahas despite their shitty build quality haha

I'll agree on the creature comfort stuff,...but ohhh the engines,....soooo reliable. Nobody even comes close.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

looks like a sponge floating in the sink lol

Seems like it would work for a rental boat for sure.

I mean, I wouldnt buy it, but If i found myself on vacation Id rent it and enjoy it im sure.....cheap and simple.

I would definitely rent a 21' version to run the Trent-Severn Waterway. Pull out the front seats and have room for a 2 person backpacking tent and a pop-up privacy tent for a porta-potty. For me that would be a super fun trip and something I couldn't do in a jet boat. I don't know, however, if my wife would agree with me!

Jim

 

[Tgen2013]

Great idea.

Owning a jetboat has "spoiled" me reference the safety of internal impellers versus props. Lots of people own pontoons, lots of kids and drunken irresponsible adults. Anyway you look at this this will save lives and limbs in the long run.

For the record though, I hate pontoon boats,...............................LOL

 

[kgower]

Sport and pontoon don't belong in the same sentence.

 

[2kwik4u]

who wants to buy one and take it to Bimini?

I'm in......That sounds like a damn good time.

I've been all about absurd road trips for years. Want to pickup a car I've never seen before in Winnipeg and drive it home. SURE. Pickup a eruopeans truck from port in Baltimore and trailer it home until he gets here in 2 months. SURE. Buy an odd shaped PWC masquarading as a pontoon boat and drive it through the Bermuda Triangle. SURE.

 

[2kwik4u]

I kinda like it. It has to be one of the most interesting and versatile, trailerable pontoons I have seen.

I really like the fact that it has a modular deck tiles, so that the deck furniture can be re-arranged or even removed. This would be a cool feature if you actually wanted to camp on the boat. I do think the handle-bar steering seems a bit odd, but maybe it works for this particular boat?

I quickly priced out a 21' Cruise Model below, for $42,639

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Price above includes:

21' long (I believe the beam is 7' 9 1/2")
230 HP
Double bimini
Camper enclosure
Trailer
7" Garmin (but the transducer is extra)

Is it an ocean worthy vessel? No, but in many inland lakes it might do well. Anyone sign up yet for a test drive?

Jim

Didn't realize there is a camper canvas with the double bimini. That's a weekend excursion vessel now. Take it somewhere like Dale Hollow, Cumberland, or the like and you could reasonably expect to stay on the water all weekend. Just need a couple coolers, a grill, and some sleeping bags with that enclosure.

It looks like there is a LOT of volume in the toons/hull/whatever that isn't being utilized for storage. If that's accurate it's a misstep IMO. I'm on the fence about the handle bars.

Man, that weekend camping idea sounds great.

 

[fatboyroy]

Not my cup of tea but its way better than traditional pontoon. With the modular design and the way their engineer design this, next thing you know you can build an island with interconnected sea-doo pontoon lol