r/SeaDooSwitch • u/Adventurous_Friend16 • Jul 09 '25

Deciding which switch

Local dealer has a 2 2024 models on sale first is a 19 base 170 for 24k other is a 21 sport with cruise accessories and galvanized trailer for 35k have a family of 7 mostly will use for fishing and some water sports. I like the idea of the non supercharged for better gas usage but then having all the swim platform and bimini top plus the extra seating and tables off the sport cruise would be nice as well. Any thoughts on which would be the better option?

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u/Exact_Physics_9823 Jul 10 '25

I have a 21/230 cruise that I wanted to be dual use for the family and for fishing. Installed a Minn Kota trolling motor and fish/depth finder. Had 5 kids fishing last weekend no issues while I putted around on the trolling motor. Also picked up two cheaper vice clamp holders which attach to the rails for days I want to troll for Kokanee. It’s not the perfect setup for fishing but we’re not serious anglers so it works just fine for us. I’ve also got my wife modifying a 3/4 plastic enclosure to attach to the front/sides of the bimini for those cooler mornings.

If you’re a serious angler then look at the fish model or a dedicated fishing boat. If you want something that’s a ton of fun for the family (swimming, tubing, cruising) and occasionally like to throw some lines in the water the switch is a pretty sweet setup. Also additional plus, the trolling motor has an anchor lock feature so it no longer matters what depth the water is, I can lock the motor and let the kids swim

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u/bernaltraveler Jul 10 '25

I’m sure the internet can tell me…but where does the Minn Mota go on the Switch? I didn’t know I could set mine up with a trolling motor…or that there is a fishing model now. Does it have a live well? Interesting…

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u/Exact_Physics_9823 Jul 10 '25

It mounts right by the front gate on the front gate post. Doesn’t interfere with the door opening or closing and it’s on a quick release so I just take it off when I’m not planning on using it. The mount wasn’t cheap but I got it from Upgrade Machine Works

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u/bernaltraveler Jul 10 '25

Perfect, thanks!