Any1 heard of a Switzer
11-22-2006, 05:47 PM
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Any1 heard of a Switzer
I was looking at a boat calleda switzer any1 know anything about them and if so what. I really cant find to much about this type of boat online and asked a few people around my area not to much info
Thanks all
Mike
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Mike
11-22-2006, 09:41 PM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
I believe they were made in Crystal Lake, Illinois. They made alot of low profile outboard style boats which were rather fast. They also came out with a couple of small offshore style models towards the end, a 22' and a 25' which was fairly quick but rather "lightly" built. I think the larger boats were built around 1988 or so. Steve
11-23-2006, 07:08 AM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
Do a search on here for Switzer. T2x is restoring one right now and is probably the most familiar with them of anybody on this board.
11-23-2006, 08:05 AM
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11-23-2006, 08:45 AM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
I had a smaller OB model one for a while. It seemed to be built pretty well.. I dont really have a lot of info on them though.. But they did have some unique designs that they ran on som of them.. Especially his tunnels / cats.. Jamie /Lakeside
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11-23-2006, 08:55 AM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
That is correct they were built in Crystal Lake, Illinois. I know of two in my area. In fact my mechanic is the owner of I believe a 1986 27'.
11-23-2006, 11:16 AM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Stick a post in the General Discussion. A few people have owned them here on OSO.
If no luck, I know a guy in VA who has had one for a LOOOOOONG time. I can dig up his email address.
If no luck, I know a guy in VA who has had one for a LOOOOOONG time. I can dig up his email address.
http://www.smlpba.com/wst_page4.php?...pg&&ID2=sodgXZ
11-23-2006, 11:30 AM
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I had a 15.5 footer it was my first boat.
Great boat
Great boat
11-23-2006, 01:53 PM
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Re: Any1 heard of a Switzer
Crystal Lake IL is correct. Around 1996 Switzer stopped making boats and went onto production of cable, electric, and phone enclosures out of fiberglass. I owned mine for 10 years or so back in the 80's. 16' with an 85hp Merc outboard. The boat was GREAT for skiing and speed. I really enjoyed it for my first boat!
"When the Waves are High, watch the Switzers go by..." (thanks Ragged)
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"When the Waves are High, watch the Switzers go by..." (thanks Ragged)
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