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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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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'.

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Todd & Tracy Webber at SML Va\

http://www.smlpba.com/wst_page4.php?...pg&&ID2=sodgXZ

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I had a 15.5 footer it was my first boat.
Great boat

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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)

Dave

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our glass guy @ the shop used to build them in crystal lake

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a buddy of mine had one in the early 90's. It was 25' w/502 or 454. He put NOS on it and would run around 80mph. At the time it was the sh*t.

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A friend had one for years. Bright yellow with an arch. Alpha drive with SBC. Low 20's in length. Boat was quick, and looked it!

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Mine looked just like Axapowells.

I painted it all canary yelo. I had a 140 johnson on the back
It was a great boat. Did alot of sking.
I see your local to me.
Call me if ya need anything

Gerry
401-255-5242

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There was one on Cayuga Lake, NY ran over 103 on the GPS. That is scary. It was about 23 ft.

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A friend of mine looked at that boat. Crocket used to own it, then it ended up with Jason M. Jason now owns a 47' Fountain (1999) Trip 500's. He is still on Cayuga Lake.

cigrocket, do I know You? I'm from Endicott too!

Dave