NEW MODEL INFO 2023 Yamaha 222XD Walk through by Julian and OperationROL

[Daveb]

surfpoint was on the 212x as well but it is only the system that adjusts the angle of the nozzles.
the wake gates on the 255 actually lower on either port or starboard and channel the water as well
The 212x had a kit you could manually attach but you had to hang over the back to attach
and you had to remove before increasing speed

 

[obrien19]

Yeah, the "integrated yamaha wake booster". Julian indicated that the boat has them, but they were on a pre production model so couldn't test them I believe.

 

[Bonfiggy]

Well done video, very thorough! Appreciate you guys filming it and putting it together.

While I'm new to the Yamaha family this year with a 195, this seems like a positive announcement overall. Will definitely be eyeballing a 222XD if we decide to upgrade down the line.

 

[Daveb]

Yes the 222xd definitely has the electronic wake boosters similar to the 255x - just got confirmation from dealer

 

[Julian]

Yeah, the "integrated yamaha wake booster". Julian indicated that the boat has them, but they were on a pre production model so couldn't test them I believe.

Correct, they have the automatic lowering wake shaper.....this is why you can't have the swim up seats on the 22' wake models - because the seat bracket and the gate get in each others way.

 

[Daveb]

Thanks Julian
I attached the spec sheet for all the models that the dealer supplied
in case anyone is interested

 

[URODAVE]

Correct, they have the automatic lowering wake shaper.....this is why you can't have the swim up seats on the 22' wake models - because the seat bracket and the gate get in each others way.

Julian… any feel for how the 222xd will perform in lite chop, 2-3 foot swells?

 

[Julian]

Julian… any feel for how the 222xd will perform in lite chop, 2-3 foot swells?

We were in light chop and it was smooth riding. Didn't get to go out in swells, but I expect it to perform well....and the higher gunnels will help too.

 

[URODAVE]

We were in light chop and it was smooth riding. Didn't get to go out in swells, but I expect it to perform well....and the higher gunnels will help too.

Thank you for your in depth review! Much appreciated. With the added dry weight and surf gate I would expect a better wave for surfing, would be nice not to have to add external ballast!

 

[Julian]

Thank you for your in depth review! Much appreciated. With the added dry weight and surf gate I would expect a better wave for surfing, would be nice not to have to add external ballast!

Not sure you'll be getting away with no external ballast.

 

[URODAVE]

How Do the fat sacks advertised on the Yamaha site secure to the boat?

 

[Julian]

How Do the fat sacks advertised on the Yamaha site secure to the boat?

Most people just tie a rope between the stern cleat and the tow hook

 

[Mfrench2025]

We just placed an order for this boat and first on the list for our dealer. The only thing I can't seem to find out is how the tower folds. Is it like previous years with just pulling the pins or is it different for this year? We have a bridge to clear super close that would require the tower to be down to go under it.

 

[rkim808]

We were in light chop and it was smooth riding. Didn't get to go out in swells, but I expect it to perform well....and the higher gunnels will help too.

Maybe upgrade, Hmmmmm

 

[URODAVE]

Neil (@OperationROL ) and I were invited to preview the new 2023 222XD in Destin FL, below is the video we took while checking out the boat. Clearly we need to invest more in sound recording equipment as the wind was a problem! Occasionally you will also hear a jet in the background....yes Destin is close to a major Air Force Base and we had to stop recording a number of times has jets flew over. We were also unable to use the drone as they jam them (which one of the other vendors discovered only after their drone dropped into the water out of control when a jet flew over!)

I hope you enjoy our walk through, please feel free to ask questions here and we'll do our best to answer them!

I am seeing a rearview mirror on some of the photos of the 222 XD, does it come with one?

 

[Julian]

I am seeing a rearview mirror on some of the photos of the 222 XD, does it come with one?

Checking on that for you.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

We were in light chop and it was smooth riding. Didn't get to go out in swells, but I expect it to perform well....and the higher gunnels will help too.

How did you think it handled as compared to your 24'?

I'm thinking about maybe getting a new SX220/AR220 or a used 2020/2021 AR240/250.

Jim

 

[Julian]

I am seeing a rearview mirror on some of the photos of the 222 XD, does it come with one?

The Wake series boats come with a large high quality mirror (mine is a PTM Edge - not sure if they are still using that model). The rest of the boats will have a small suction cup mirror.

How did you think it handled as compared to your 24'?

It was very similar, but without driving them back to back, it would be hard to say what the differences are. It was solid for sure.

 

[URODAVE]

The Wake series boats come with a large high quality mirror (mine is a PTM Edge - not sure if they are still using that model). The rest of the boats will have a small suction cup mirror.


It was very similar, but without driving them back to back, it would be hard to say what the differences are. It was solid for sure.

thank you!!

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Boating magazine review of the 222XD

Anxiously waiting a release of an AR220 review video!

Jim