2016 Lineup of boats - The real info will be posted at 7 PM EST on Saturday August 22nd

[MikeyL]

The SUSPENSE builds !!!!!!!!!!!! ......................................

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Dun dun daaaaaaa......

 

[tdonoughue]

Is that the sound from the media room in the cuddy cabin in the 2016?

 

[MikeyL]

Is that the sound from the media room in the cuddy cabin in the 2016?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

That's the sound from the Tri-Engine Walk-In engine room of the new 26-foot Wake Boat.

Model 262 E-i-E-i-O

 

[tdonoughue]

Ah, right. Had it been from the media room, it would have been in all caps...

 

[CFD3Captain]

But it doesn't show a 192.......

 

[DBamaC]

That would make a big jump from the 190's to the 210's. Of course, it might be that the supercharged engine had different enough operational aspects that they had to be submitted for approval separately. Maybe.

 

[Englewoodcowboy]

 

[DBamaC]

Here is the form for last year and it doesn't show an AR 192. Maybe they don't sell them in California...'cause California is a bunch of commies.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/eo/2015/sime/u-w-003-0284.pdf

 

[Englewoodcowboy]

The 192 is a different engine family due to the super charger. It would have to be on its own application. Looking back through the applications, the 192 is not listed at all which maybe due to it being a 3 star engine and being a very small market share it might be in an allowed status just like Yamaha can do to still produce the super jet with its 2 stroke since they produce so many others that are compliant etc. Either way I am sure there is an interesting explanation for it.

 

[Freezer41]

192 is not available for sale in CA

 

[jwells]

Nice boat but..... it's a 21' not 24. Price out a 24' Bryant. Also 250 hp, upgrade it to 360 hp or close to it, add their touchscreen bow filler cushions and you're well over 75K. I tried it.

I did a lot of homework before I bought the calandra was in the running but to load it like 242ls it was almost 80000 at the boat show. 24yamahas are a value boat for now but they r getting closer to the other brands every year

 

[SCSTWG]

I did a lot of homework before I bought the calandra was in the running but to load it like 242ls it was almost 80000 at the boat show. 24yamahas are a value boat for now but they r getting closer to the other brands every year

I agree 100% with this statement.

 

[smashedheadcat]

I'm cross shopping as well and while I haven't priced one at a boat show, boattrader seems to show the calandra can be had for a pinch more than a 242 LS:

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2015-BRYANT-Calandra-102444394

 

[BoaterGuy]

Does it bother anyone else that the Calandra doesn't have a curved windshield?

Also not all Yamaha hoats are really value boats. They cease to be that when you need to tout a 15 year loan with low interest to pay it off.

That said, you have your benefits of a jet which are undeniabley different from an IO. I came from an IO and I would never go back ever.

I won't go into details as this topic has been beat up so many times. I will say the only drive type I'm getting after this will be V Drives.

 

[B_Mutter]

The sheet that keeps getting posted is a list of the boats with the 1.8L base engines. The sheet is for California and those are the only motors that can be catalyst motors. The 210 series and the 192 cannot and therefor are not able to be sold in Cali. That sheet has nothing to do with models being dropped from the lineup but does show some of what is in store for 2016. Aug 22nd is right around the corner!!

 

[zedxmike]

Ill be at the show. Ill post pics as soon as I get them. I asked the Yamaha rep about what to expect. He's not saying anything.

 

[SCSTWG]

It is amazing that they can keep this stuff locked down. Salespeople like to talk and hype things up. Hard to believe that some pics and solid info isn't floating around the Internet posted by an anonymous source.

 

[smashedheadcat]

Does it bother anyone else that the Calandra doesn't have a curved windshield?

Also not all Yamaha hoats are really value boats. They cease to be that when you need to tout a 15 year loan with low interest to pay it off.

I definitely am not a big fan of the windshield, but it isn't terrible. There are many things I don't like about the calandra, but many things I do.

In saying the Yamaha is a value boat, I believe most of them are, but the 242 limited S is not (my opinion). It is a very nice boat.

 

[SCSTWG]

Regarding the Calandra, the windshield is definitely unique with some really liking it and others not. IMO, Bryant is on par with Cobalt from a cost perspective. These are hand built boats and the fit and finish of both the interior and exterior are far superior to that of even a 2015 242LS. If you have seen both boats, I don't think this can be argued. That said, the Calandra costs more (especially if you get a tower and purchase a more powerful engine package). While I love the Calandra, there are still many benefits that the Yamaha has over it beyond just a better price point. Some of those are ease/low cost of maintenance and no prop.....popular reasons people on this forum purchase these boats. I think value is the other one. From my perspective, value does not mean cheap, it simply means that you get the most for your money. Dollar for dollar and feature for feature, I think Yamaha ownership is excellent. The value of this forum alone means less maintenance costs and more time at the lake.