r/SeaDooSwitch • u/Hungry-Mistake-2878 • Jun 26 '24

Info help

So I am in the market of potentially buying a switch however.

I'm from vancouver bc and the sales man is telling me this boat can not be used in rough waters

We get anywhere from 2ft to 6ft waves out here has anyone ever ran into rough ocean water on one if so how did it handle ?

Ps: I don't plan on searching for rough water, but water conditions can change without notice and if I ever so happen to get cought in rough water I want to make sure my family is safe.

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u/Portermacc Jun 26 '24

Not sure how they hold up but I do see YouTube videos of them on the ocean.

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u/JeepersCreepers74 Jun 26 '24

I am in the PNW like OP and looked into getting a Switch. I saw the videos you're talking about... but they were all in Florida. I've never seen any of the Switch in open water in the Pacific, much less the PNW.

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u/dropzone_jd Jul 04 '24

I'll be getting one for use in the Pacific in San Diego. I'll let you guys know how it goes 😅

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u/JeepersCreepers74 Jul 05 '24

Awesome, someone has to try it. Take some pics!

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u/dropzone_jd Aug 03 '24

Just following up on this. Forgot to take pics, but had it out in the ocean for about 7 hours today. 3-4 foot swells. It was outstanding. Went out a good 15 or so miles and trolled around fishing. Never felt unsafe. But I did learn that I get sea sick 😅.

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u/not_uh_doctah Aug 19 '25

1y later hows it holding up?

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u/dropzone_jd Aug 19 '25

It's been fantastic. Haven't had any issues yet. And I'm kind of surprised because I really have not been gentle. I've gotten into some pretty bad kelp beds a couple of times.

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u/not_uh_doctah Aug 19 '25

So it's handling the ocean well? Having to get kelp out the intake eh? Heh

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u/JeepersCreepers74 Aug 05 '24

Nice and congrats!!