3 things... 1. I wish the swim platform was larger and sat closer to the water. 2. I wish it has a side door for easier loading and unloading. 3. I wish the bimini top closed at the rear so you could ride around without it obstructing the riders in the front.
I fully agree with you on all 3 points and hope they have heard this and have done some kind of update for the 2023 model. Would make it just that much better and more user friendly.
That is great you hear! Nice you will have such a great time with it! just remember do the 10 hr break in and you should be good to go out and have tons of fun on it. Keep me posted on how it is and what you think! all the best Cheers!
Yes JJ. knows his stuff and is great to deal with. Happy we were able to give you that little extra. I hope to do another more in depth one when ever we can get one on the water lol Thanks again for checking out the video and for reaching out Cheers!
I’d love the small one with the fold down shade to use as a little fishing boat, maybe the middle engine option so it’s also capable of doing some water sports. Seats in the back with those speakers in the back corners, those soft pads in the front. Would be cool if they had a linq attachment in the front for a trolling motor and foot control.
I like the small one as well just think you get the best of both. Small enough to explore and rip and do more on but has enough room to bring some friend with you or do some fishing with room to walk around. I would have liked to see them put the 170 engine in it. Oh hell ya that would be so cool to have I hope they think of a way to do that!
I hear that they might be there for next summer there should be something said around January if they are. Oh ya they look great and would be great to explore with down there!
Hey Jeff yes I think this is a great way to get into that market and not break the back for sure! I have tested one out on the water look for that video and I can tell you I really enjoyed it and I am now looking at getting one as well. thanks for checking out the video all the best Cheers!
Good question not fully sure on that but iam not sure it would be able to. It’s just plastic and then some bracing arms so like enough to stand on and put the cooler but I would think that’s about it but I could be wrong.
Great video. Hoping you guys would consider doing a video on the two optional covers (mooring and trailering). Just got my Switch Cruise 18, with the 170 yesterday. Ordered it last September. Dealer rep did a walk-thru with me but when we got to the covers, I decided to figure those out at home on my own. Got both covers and wishing now I had went through those with the rep. The mooring cover is on, just need to figure out how to tie down the pole support straps from the inside. One pole has white straps and the other pole has black straps. Do the white mooring pole support straps tie down the front poles or the rear? Also, I attempted to put the trailering cover on and not yet sure how that one straps down at all. There are two additional long black straps that have some kind of foam in the middle. Are those for the mooring cover or the trailering cover? Also, a couple of small black plastic clips were in the bag as well and not sure which cover that goes to. If you guys have any tips it would be much appreciated. Thanks
Ok that is great to know I will be talking to my dealer today so I will see if when they get the next shipment in they can walk me through all that and I will do my best to film it and put it out. Thanks for the great head up and for checking out the videos hope you have a great time out on the water with it Cheers!
Thank you for checking out the video! oh nice well lets hope it comes in as soon as possible so you can enjoy as much of the summer with it have a great time! Cheers
The dealership you ordered from should have a ship date. All ours have ship dates and for the lost part they are hitting the dates. Only two got pushed to October as 2023 models.
Hate to say it but all the 2022 are sold and if you are looking for 2023 I would start asking dealers now to get on the list. These are such a hot ticket item right now it is crazy! hope you can find one Cheers!
Thanks so much! yes I do believe so but I would always just check and confirm as some dealers may add in some extras that others don't. But just standard it is a nice looking unit.
A 21ft pontoon with no side entry? It looks like boarding is really only from the bow unless you want to climb over the rail or seats. Not practical for older people and pets to get on board.
I have to agree with you there Wayne, but I think they are trying to sell this to the younger family that is like in their 40's and has some young kids. Then have you move up to their real pontoon boats in the Manitou line after a few years where they have all those features. Thanks for checking the video out and for reaching out really appreciate that cheers!
I know it looks strange and I was not sold on it to start as well but it is not that bad at all and if you have ever been on a sea doo then this is just a normal day but if not I can fully see how that could be a deal-breaker but I would say just try it first it is not as bad as you might think. Thanks for checking out the video and for reaching out Cheers!
I like it but geeeez, I feel fooled by so much low end plastic. I see so many clips and snaps breaking easily and also quickly deteriorating (graying) in the sun. That table screw down is way too small/thin. For the ultimate price of a 21' ft 230 HP 1630 engine...it needs to be about $30k out the door.
Hey Thomas! That polytech that they are using is the same on the Spark and the GTI now and it holds up well and can take a bit more smaller hits but you are right some of the clips are not that great. That Florida sun is no joke have not heard about that fading happing up here but I am sure it will over time. Yes I saw that for the table I think it is only to be used when parked but hey this is not some high end pontoon lol It would be nice at 30K but in these times not there but for what you get at that price vs a normal pontoon that starts at like 60K not bad. I think they want you to get this and then in like 5 year upgrade to their Manitoulin Pontoon normal ones with all the perks and luxury. Thanks for reaching out and for checking out the video Cheers!
How about flotation, are the toons filled with foam , you tell me stuff but nothing I need to know. What about motor oil change battery. you know the real shit you need to know
Hey Skeets! I get that and when I am able to take it out on the water and not in a show room I will see all the little things you need to know like oil change and battery life and how to maintain the boat, trust me I will be making a video on that. But for this one was on the show floor so not able to deep dive it.
Ya but this looks to be the way to keep it lower in cost then a aluminum pontoon and get you on one and then get you to upgrade to a Manitou one for 80K lol
Hey Stephen, I get it not a fan of abbreviations either but to fit them on the controls you need to. So IBR is intelligent break and reverse and VTS is variable trim system. Just fancy ways to say break/reverse and trim. Thanks for checking out the video cheers!
3 things... 1. I wish the swim platform was larger and sat closer to the water. 2. I wish it has a side door for easier loading and unloading. 3. I wish the bimini top closed at the rear so you could ride around without it obstructing the riders in the front.
I fully agree with you on all 3 points and hope they have heard this and have done some kind of update for the 2023 model. Would make it just that much better and more user friendly.
I just got my Model Y yesterday and feelin' wild itching to pick this up next. Thanks for helping me decide with the great walk through!
That is great you hear! Nice you will have such a great time with it! just remember do the 10 hr break in and you should be good to go out and have tons of fun on it. Keep me posted on how it is and what you think! all the best Cheers!
Nice to see units making it to Canada, personally waiting on a trixx.🤞 it comes before summers over!
Ya was nice to see it in person. Oh nice you will have so much fun on that! here is hoping for you Cheers!
Great walkthrough by JJ. He covered a lot of hands on info of how things work that other channels miss. I learned a lot.
Yes JJ. knows his stuff and is great to deal with. Happy we were able to give you that little extra. I hope to do another more in depth one when ever we can get one on the water lol Thanks again for checking out the video and for reaching out Cheers!
Taking delivery of mine monday! Can't wait. 18 230HP.
Oh wow that is great please let me know what you think of it when you get it out on the water! have a great time Cheers!
I’d love the small one with the fold down shade to use as a little fishing boat, maybe the middle engine option so it’s also capable of doing some water sports. Seats in the back with those speakers in the back corners, those soft pads in the front. Would be cool if they had a linq attachment in the front for a trolling motor and foot control.
I like the small one as well just think you get the best of both. Small enough to explore and rip and do more on but has enough room to bring some friend with you or do some fishing with room to walk around. I would have liked to see them put the 170 engine in it. Oh hell ya that would be so cool to have I hope they think of a way to do that!
These things look awesome! Hopefully they make it to Australia.
I hear that they might be there for next summer there should be something said around January if they are. Oh ya they look great and would be great to explore with down there!
This is fascinating. I’m looking to buy my first ever pontoon but I didn’t want to spend $70,000 plus (without the trailer!)
Very intriguing for sure!
Hey Jeff yes I think this is a great way to get into that market and not break the back for sure! I have tested one out on the water look for that video and I can tell you I really enjoyed it and I am now looking at getting one as well. thanks for checking out the video all the best Cheers!
What’s the weight limit on that rear platform? Enough to strap a superjet standup to ?
Good question not fully sure on that but iam not sure it would be able to. It’s just plastic and then some bracing arms so like enough to stand on and put the cooler but I would think that’s about it but I could be wrong.
Great video. Hoping you guys would consider doing a video on the two optional covers (mooring and trailering). Just got my Switch Cruise 18, with the 170 yesterday. Ordered it last September. Dealer rep did a walk-thru with me but when we got to the covers, I decided to figure those out at home on my own. Got both covers and wishing now I had went through those with the rep. The mooring cover is on, just need to figure out how to tie down the pole support straps from the inside. One pole has white straps and the other pole has black straps. Do the white mooring pole support straps tie down the front poles or the rear? Also, I attempted to put the trailering cover on and not yet sure how that one straps down at all. There are two additional long black straps that have some kind of foam in the middle. Are those for the mooring cover or the trailering cover? Also, a couple of small black plastic clips were in the bag as well and not sure which cover that goes to. If you guys have any tips it would be much appreciated. Thanks
Ok that is great to know I will be talking to my dealer today so I will see if when they get the next shipment in they can walk me through all that and I will do my best to film it and put it out. Thanks for the great head up and for checking out the videos hope you have a great time out on the water with it Cheers!
Thanks for the great walk through!!! We ordered ours last October and hoping to have it in July 🤞
Thank you for checking out the video! oh nice well lets hope it comes in as soon as possible so you can enjoy as much of the summer with it have a great time! Cheers
The dealership you ordered from should have a ship date. All ours have ship dates and for the lost part they are hitting the dates. Only two got pushed to October as 2023 models.
@@rpergrem Thank you!!
i'd buy one... too bad we dont have a reputable dealer here in honolulu.
Oh no that sucks that’s to bad they are such an amazing boat for sure hope you can find one!
When the heck are these going to be available for sale????
Hate to say it but all the 2022 are sold and if you are looking for 2023 I would start asking dealers now to get on the list. These are such a hot ticket item right now it is crazy! hope you can find one Cheers!
I love it. I want one.
Yes me too!
Nice walk thru!
Is everything on this cruise a standard feature?
Thanks so much! yes I do believe so but I would always just check and confirm as some dealers may add in some extras that others don't. But just standard it is a nice looking unit.
"as well too"
Cool!
BRP? What is a BRP?
That is Bombardier recreational products so the over all brand name that covers seadoo, skidoo and can-am products.
A 21ft pontoon with no side entry? It looks like boarding is really only from the bow unless you want to climb over the rail or seats. Not practical for older people and pets to get on board.
I have to agree with you there Wayne, but I think they are trying to sell this to the younger family that is like in their 40's and has some young kids. Then have you move up to their real pontoon boats in the Manitou line after a few years where they have all those features. Thanks for checking the video out and for reaching out really appreciate that cheers!
Noooo handlebar?? Really. Deal-breaker
I know it looks strange and I was not sold on it to start as well but it is not that bad at all and if you have ever been on a sea doo then this is just a normal day but if not I can fully see how that could be a deal-breaker but I would say just try it first it is not as bad as you might think. Thanks for checking out the video and for reaching out Cheers!
I like it but geeeez, I feel fooled by so much low end plastic. I see so many clips and snaps breaking easily and also quickly deteriorating (graying) in the sun. That table screw down is way too small/thin. For the ultimate price of a 21' ft 230 HP 1630 engine...it needs to be about $30k out the door.
Hey Thomas! That polytech that they are using is the same on the Spark and the GTI now and it holds up well and can take a bit more smaller hits but you are right some of the clips are not that great. That Florida sun is no joke have not heard about that fading happing up here but I am sure it will over time. Yes I saw that for the table I think it is only to be used when parked but hey this is not some high end pontoon lol It would be nice at 30K but in these times not there but for what you get at that price vs a normal pontoon that starts at like 60K not bad. I think they want you to get this and then in like 5 year upgrade to their Manitoulin Pontoon normal ones with all the perks and luxury. Thanks for reaching out and for checking out the video Cheers!
How about flotation, are the toons filled with foam , you tell me stuff but nothing I need to know. What about motor oil change battery. you know the real shit you need to know
Hey Skeets! I get that and when I am able to take it out on the water and not in a show room I will see all the little things you need to know like oil change and battery life and how to maintain the boat, trust me I will be making a video on that. But for this one was on the show floor so not able to deep dive it.
To much plastic
Ya but this looks to be the way to keep it lower in cost then a aluminum pontoon and get you on one and then get you to upgrade to a Manitou one for 80K lol
IBR VTS and XYX … STOP WITH THE ABBREVIATION EBONIC TALK
Hey Stephen, I get it not a fan of abbreviations either but to fit them on the controls you need to. So IBR is intelligent break and reverse and VTS is variable trim system. Just fancy ways to say break/reverse and trim. Thanks for checking out the video cheers!