The 2027 Sea-Doo Switch Fish Compact is convenient and ultra-efficient, a compact fishing pontoon ideal for calm waters and nimble getaways, with a 170-hp Rotax engine to reach your favorite fishing holes fast and quietly.
Who the Switch Fish Compact 170 hp is for
Anglers who fish calm water, tow with a smaller vehicle and want to be on the water quickly.
What stands out
- 170-hp Rotax 1630 ACE engine. Smooth, economical power; seats up to 5 riders.
- Dual Garmin fish finders. Wirelessly connected screens at the console and bow.
- Salt- and freshwater suitable. Fish the lakes or the tidal rivers.
- 86.9 US gal. (328.8 L) of storage. Plus a 4.5-inch display.
Switch Fish Compact 170 hp vs. Switch Fish 18 230 hp
The 18 adds length, power and seating for 8. The Compact is the nimble, easy-to-tow choice.
Common questions
What do I need to operate a Switch Fish Compact 170 hp in Virginia?
Virginia requires boating safety education for operators of most powered boats, and a properly fitting life jacket for everyone aboard. Rules change, so check the current requirements with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and ask us about approved courses.
Where can I use it near Richmond?
Popular Virginia waters include Lake Anna, Lake Chesdin, Smith Mountain Lake, Kerr Lake and the tidal James River. Tell us where you’ll be and we’ll help you choose the right size and power.
Why buy it at Richmond Honda House
We’ve been selling and servicing powersports on West Broad Street since 1965, and our service department works on all the major brands, so the relationship doesn’t end when your Switch Fish Compact 170 hp leaves the lot.
Have a bike, ATV, side-by-side or watercraft you’re not using? Get a quote on it, whether it goes toward the Switch Fish Compact 170 hp or not. If you want to talk financing, ask and we’ll lay out the options plainly.
See it in person
Stop by Richmond Honda House at 7906 West Broad Street in Richmond, or call (804) 270-0123 to check availability and colors before you make the trip.
Full features and specs
Features
- DUAL GARMIN FISH FINDERS – MULTIPLE SCREENS, PLENTY OF FISH: Fish at the front or fish at the back. With two Garmin fish finders on board — one at the console, one at the bow — you can see what you want wherever you are. The screens wirelessly connect to one another allowing both screens to read both in-hull and trolling motor transducers signals.
- FISHING PEDESTAL SEATS – YOUR FISHING THRONE: Adjust, rotate, attach. The fishing pedestal seats spins 360 degrees, adjusts up and down and moves easily around the boat, quickly attaching and detaching to and from different tiles and pairing up with your LinQ Lite accessories for a top-notch fishing experience. (Compact model comes with one pedestal seat)
- QUICK-ACCESS ROD STORAGE – YOUR ROD AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE: Store up to four fishing rods safely and easily on board the pontoon with quick-access rod storage. Lock them up when you leave the boat so when it’s time to cast a line, you’ll find them exactly where you left them.
- GARMIN TROLLING MOTOR – POWER FOR THE LONG HAUL: A powerful trolling motor, yet it’s quiet as a mouse while you´re fishing. Its robust battery system doesn’t just provide power, it proves long-lasting power. Autopilot features and HD scanning sonars make steering your pontoon a breeze. Plus, it’s suitable for both salt and fresh water.
- Engine – Rotax 1630 ACE™ – 170 ECT
- Rider capacity – 5 riders
- Total storage capacity – 86.9 US gal. (328.8 l)
- Type of gauge – 4.5 in. display
- Hull material – Polytec™















