2015 Yamaha Jet Boat Pictures

[Pointblank]

Great info @B_Mutter.

Lo and behold after posting all the pics, I stumbled on the motherload on Yamaha's Flickr feed. There's a ton more shots than we've posted here in even higher resolution. Check it out (you'll need to dig several pages in... there are hundreds!)...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yamahawatercraft/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yamahawatercraft/14957152456/


The suede 242 is definitely growing on me!



Here are a few shots of the AR240 bimini...

 

[Pointblank]

The 24s are truly a whole new boat. The hull is a whole new mold with the keel being the last 13' of it and then adding the rudder. The intakes have been redesigned to smoothen the water entry. The biggest difference is the quiet ride!! Holy noticeable difference!! It's way more than just sound material. It included sealing up all the gaps in the different layers of the construction. Driving the new 24s was awesome as well. The bay was pretty choppy during my demo time and I went for every monster wave I could find. I thin the boats ride better than before. The added weight and keel makes a difference. The steering is top notch it is just tough to get used to a wheel that makes 1 1/2 rotations compared to the 3/4 rotation of the previous and current 21/19s.

Interesting about the steering. As we're seeing higher res pictures, the differences between the hull (body lines--windshield, swim deck, etc) are becoming more apparent. To say it again, can't way to see some real world video.

 

[Pointblank]

Last one, promise...

 

[Bruce]

Last one, promise...

I say keep them coming!

 

[Bruce]

The head / entertainment center looks huge. The extra space should make it easier to use!

 

[Freezer41]

Last one, promise...
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Did 2015 lose cupholders in the bow?

 

[Bruce]

Did 2015 lose cupholders in the bow?

They are inset in the sides. The 2015 has 14 cupholders!

 

[jawsf16]

Did 2015 lose cupholders in the bow?

I think they are recessed with the speakers.

 

[Craig]

It's 2 3/8" instead of 1 7/8", it has quick release pins to fold instead of bolts. It's over all larger, fits the boat better in my opinion.View attachment 10688 View attachment 10689

Does the AR tower utilize the same quick release/pin system as the LS?

 

[Craig]

Nm, caught up in the thread and saw it in Pointblank's photos.

 

[Williamsone46]

Does the AR tower utilize the same quick release/pin system as the LS?

No, the AR has the same style bolts the 2014's used.

 

[Williamsone46]

Did 2015 lose cupholders in the bow?

It looks like they went from 4 in the bow to just two. And from two on the swim step to four.

 

[steined]

That ar240 Bimini looks worthless! Maybe it is just the angle. I still want to see how all of them stow. I really like the 2013 242 ls Bimini.

 

[jcyamaharider]

No speakers on the swim deck???? That's a step in the wrong direction....

 

[dbrunone]

Does the 15 have the reconfigurable bow like the 14???

 

[MIDLIFECRISIS]

Anyone else notice that they moved the scuper valve. Also it is the same crapy plastic one.

 

[Pointblank]

No speakers on the swim deck???? That's a step in the wrong direction....

Looks like they're still on the 242 so we can add those to the list of differences (and take off popup stainless cleats, which are across the line).




For the AR240, why do you think they included the JL tower speakers in all of those promo shots? Who needs built-ins when you can make all that money selling aftermarket items! j/k

On a related note, it appears that the Polk PA450UM unit you are seeing on the deck is the system's master controller (as opposed to a simple remote). Looks like a decent system that runs ~$375 for other applications. The Connext screen must be programmed as a secondary controller. Hope the cover that's shown in some of the other shots isn't too easily lost...

 

[jcyamaharider]

Sorry if this has been covered but did anyone see the weight limit on the AR240? 2700 lbs!!! The 2012 242 I was in last weekend was 1980 lbs.

 

[leatherneck33]

Important question (not really), do the 2015's still have the same useless horn? I really need to replace mine.

 

[Williamsone46]

Does the 15 have the reconfigurable bow like the 14???

Yes and No. They don't have they little cushions that hung under the seats that flipped up anymore.