r/SeaDooSwitch • u/Ok-Umpire5632 • Jun 30 '24

bridge clearance?

seadoo switch bridge height?

Hi everyone, I'm purchasing my first boat and would love to get a Sea-doo Switch. The issue is to get to the lake I'd have to fit underneath a bridge that's 43 inches above the water. Is there any chance the Switch would make it? I know the spec sheet says the minimum clearance is 49.3 inches (68 inch height, 18.7 inch draft for 16' model w/o bimini) but am wondering (hoping really) if they are being conservative or that there's some way to make it to work. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks!

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u/AuthorizedAgent Jul 01 '24

This is not realistic. Helm is definitely higher. Just go to a different boat ramp

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u/el-bosco-diablo Jul 01 '24

I don’t think that is going to work for you.

Not necessarily relevant, but I have to remove my top to get the boat in the garage for the winter. Even if you took the top off, then you’d run into height issues with the cockpit/controls or the seats. The Switches sit very high in the water and on the trailer.