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

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.

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

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.

http://www.powercatboat.com/Switzer/wing.html

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

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'.

Todd & Tracy Webber at SML Va\

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

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

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