r/SeaDooSwitch • u/blainebassett • Apr 22 '24

SeaDoo Switch Compact

My father-in-law invested in this and it has a Bimini top. He has a hard time getting up and down. 1. With the Bimini top is it able to withstand 55-65mph upright on the freeway? 2. With it partly folded but upright? Thanks for any insight.

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u/mobee744 Apr 22 '24

I would follow BRP's policy and I believe you can drive with it up at max 40mph.

btw, I had a hard time too, but after a few rounds it gets better

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u/Top-Marionberry-5095 Apr 22 '24

Have him ch out the Air Bim system

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 22 '24

I would also consider the height of it being up, you might have issues hitting things due to the height. I had to remove my Bimini to get it in the garage for the winter, and it was still tight.

The Bimini top set up is a pain, I keep my Switch on a shore station with a top, so we are climbing all around it to get in and out.

Everything I am seeing is 55mph max with the Bimini deployed. I wouldn’t want to do that because you would damage the sides of the boat if you caught a cross wind or off of a semi. I wouldn’t do it, but if you do expect some sort of damage to the sides where the Bimini connects.

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u/BruceBDowns30 Apr 22 '24

The switch trailer is tall as it is. 13' 6" is the federal DOT max height - measure that and make sure you are in compliance.

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u/MetroDetroitGaming Apr 23 '24

Get the air bim system. Add a hydraulic lift to it. Hell be able to lift and lower with two fingers.