2015 Yamaha Jet Boat Pictures

[davel501]

You're kidding, right? A 2015 Mastercraft is LIGHT YEARS different from a 2005 Mastercraft. Not so much for Yamaha.

Yep, that 2005 242 Limited S is a spitting image of the 2015 one, especially with the Cobra fins.

 

[steined]

I'm not a big fan of change for the sake of changing.

Yamaha should have addressed the sound issue long ago. Again, it isn't horrible from the factory, but it is something they should have done more than just slapping some foam on the engine hatch and calling it a day.

For the $8000 price difference. The '15 242 LS ought to come with a serious audio upgrade vs the AR240/SX240 , not just better speakers. An amp would be a good start. A sub would be even better.

I despise the touch screen. That thing will be way overpriced for replacements and in a marine environment with sun/water/salt/etc is likely a source of problems.

 

[octavio3311]

You're kidding, right? A 2015 Mastercraft is LIGHT YEARS different from a 2005 Mastercraft. Not so much for Yamaha..

That really depends on the model your referring to. Take a 2007 X2 and then compare that to a 2014 X2. It's the same damn boat. Just different towers. Do the same with a x14. Or better yet - compare a vintage x45 to a 13' X45 - same boat.

Let's see. My buddy traded in his 2004 Maristar for a 2012 x25

For starters , 2004 cost $48k - 2012 cost $93k
2004 ran like a top. With maintenance, never gave him a problem. 2012 has been 1 problem after another.

 

[BlacklimitedS]

I stopped by our local Mastercraft dealer today looking at a new wakeboard. It wasn't too many years ago a loaded Mastercraft would top out under 100K. Now they can easly get to 160k. Also price any other 24' boat with similar options as the limitedS and you will quickly be north of 70K. Add the bravo 3 for low end pulling and good luck staying under 90k. Bottom line ALL boat manufactures are increasing prices above inflation. While I do like the X-star I am srtruggling to see 60k in improvements over 6 years. I enjoy owning a boat and watching my kids learn to wakeboard. For me it is money well spent!

 

[GTBRMC]

I just talked to Will Owen, They will receive a 2015 AR240 on the 16th of this month. Videos will follow shortly. Super nice guy!!

Very much looking forward to this. Enough info has been posted here to get a real feel for the improvements / changes on the 242LS, but that $61K+ sticker is HEAVY.
I'd like to see what you don't get on the SX/AR240 that explains the ~$10K price difference.

 

[TanteHeidi]

@Nucem140 I think you're right on track w/Yamaha as well-rounded boat. My husband and I almost replaced our Yamaha with a Malibu, and even considered a Regal and Chaparral. We saw this 2015, and may stick with Yamaha afterall. Has been a GREAT boat for our Family. Biggest downside: doesn't make the best wakes for getting big air. Upside, our friends with Regal and Chaparral have had issues, and we have had zero. It is super reliable.

Question for anyone: Has anyone driven the 2015 yet? Is there a noticeable upgrade in handling at low speeds......
I guess that's another downside in jet boat you should know
We have the suede gray color and it shows less water marks than our friends with black boats.
Also: new features I'm eager about: ladder in bow (our 2007 only has in back). HINGES in seat cushions! cushions on seats in back swim deck.... and storage in rear for the Tube.

 

[Ziess21]

@Nucem140
Question for anyone: Has anyone driven the 2015 yet? Is there a noticeable upgrade in handling at low speeds......
I guess that's another downside in jet boat you should know

Yes, I have spent a couple of hours with one now and it is a HUGE improvement at low speed.

 

[Nucem140]

@Nucem140 I think you're right on track w/Yamaha as well-rounded boat. My husband and I almost replaced our Yamaha with a Malibu, and even considered a Regal and Chaparral. We saw this 2015, and may stick with Yamaha afterall. Has been a GREAT boat for our Family. Biggest downside: doesn't make the best wakes for getting big air. Upside, our friends with Regal and Chaparral have had issues, and we have had zero. It is super reliable.

Question for anyone: Has anyone driven the 2015 yet? Is there a noticeable upgrade in handling at low speeds......
I guess that's another downside in jet boat you should know
We have the suede gray color and it shows less water marks than our friends with black boats.
Also: new features I'm eager about: ladder in bow (our 2007 only has in back). HINGES in seat cushions! cushions on seats in back swim deck.... and storage in rear for the Tube.

You listed all the reasons why I waiting (not so Patiently) for the 2015. I have heard remarkable differences in slow speed handing when comparing 2015 to any other jet boat. Can't wait to take Williamsone46 up on the test drive he offered.

 

[GTBRMC]

@Nucem140 I think you're right on track w/Yamaha as well-rounded boat. My husband and I almost replaced our Yamaha with a Malibu, and even considered a Regal and Chaparral. We saw this 2015, and may stick with Yamaha afterall. Has been a GREAT boat for our Family. Biggest downside: doesn't make the best wakes for getting big air. Upside, our friends with Regal and Chaparral have had issues, and we have had zero. It is super reliable.

Question for anyone: Has anyone driven the 2015 yet? Is there a noticeable upgrade in handling at low speeds......
I guess that's another downside in jet boat you should know
We have the suede gray color and it shows less water marks than our friends with black boats.
Also: new features I'm eager about: ladder in bow (our 2007 only has in back). HINGES in seat cushions! cushions on seats in back swim deck.... and storage in rear for the Tube.

If you are not already following it, you may want to check this thread out: https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-2015-yamaha-242-limited-s.3628/

 

[Evildwarf]

This is what I was looking to hear! That is huge!!!! On my boat in no wake mode, you have to steer ALL THE TIME to stay straight. If I need to open a beer....I have to be fast!

That's exactly why you install the bottle opener adjacent to the helm.

 

[gthh]

OK- What sells me on this design is that the seat cushions have hinges and are like hatches! I see a mod in my future!