Anyone Know When They Are Set to Announce 2026 Models?

[Michal]

YouTube videos just got updated.

 

[scokill]

There’s an ass for every seat… maybe when they don’t have company they make better use of the cabin?

For me, I’d love to have a small berth and be able to just throw a hook for the night. If you have not camped out on your boat, you’re missing something great.

I noticed there is a proper anchor roller on this boat as well.. perhaps a place for a windlass under the anchor locker hatch???

Be interesting if there is a 29’ FSH boat too… with the full helm master EX. Still blows me away they didn’t put that on the 255 FSH “H” model. I see there is a joy stick on this 29’ boat.

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That's what my dad used to say. I grew up in the car business and I would say, dad, why are you buying that crappy car, nobody is going to buy it. And he would say, son, there is an ass for every seat.

 

[DogDadDave]

I doubt they expect anyone to be spending the night in that "cuddy." It reminds me more of what you see on the Sea Ray SDX 250 and 270 models. A head/storage compartment with a filler cushion in case a kid wants to take a nap.

Overall, a good looking boat though.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

YouTube videos just got updated.

I see a windlass…

 

[anmut]

Holy moly... a 29' surf boat. The thing nobody asked for!

https://www.yamahaboats.com/en/boats/categories/wake-series-boats/295XD/

 

[Neutron]

Joystick control too

 

[Bluewater272]

Man that seems like a lot of boat for that powertrain.

 

[rlyons_ii]

In the new 29ft jet boat they are still using the 1.8L supercharged motors but not 1.9L supercharged.
For the extra weight you would think they would add more horsepower...
However it does have decent size fuel tank at 111 gallons

 

[anmut]

After browsing, it appears the new things for 2026 models are:
- 29' models
- 29' SURF $200k+ model (would've been better as a center console IMHO)
- Something called "siren marine" for remote monitoring your boat
- New colors

Pretty underwhelming for the core customers, if you ask me.

 

[anmut]

In the new 29ft jet boats they are still using the 1.8L supercharged motors and/or 1.9L but not 1.9L supercharged.

1.8 super charged.

 

[Jakob Grimm]

I have had a 275 for 5 years and can tell you that it is not maneuverable on one engine. This thing needed 600hp minimum. Guessing that’s why they’re sticking with the 1.8 to get the most they can out of them…

 

[Neutron]

The waverunner colors are boring from what i see.

 

[anmut]

@Yamaha it'd be really cool if you updated your website too - all flash, no content, and the same layout for the past 5+ years.

 

[kgower]

29' under powered. A boat that size should have at least 600hp IMHO.

 

[Neutron]

Color scheme are just ok, nothing that really catches your eye

 

[kgower]

195S has increased $12K in 4 years and the 222SE is on pace to do the same, up $6K in 2 years.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Personally I think that 295 SD is an awesome boat, windlass with a proper anchor roller, pump out head, small berth, spacious, meal prep station, siren connectivity so you can keep tabs on your boat, ample seating and storage, nice graphics on the large connext screen with RGB controls for the speakers and perhaps courtesy lighting. Also like the port side walkway for the bow seating, again tons of storage, maybe some of that storage is insulated drain overboard coolers?

As far as power goes, look at the target buyer, there is plenty of power for them to get some where quickly enough and cruise, cruise to a nice spot, drop the hook with the tink tink button and you’re having fun. The target buyers have probably moved on from top speed being their way to lay their dick on the hood of their truck…

Yamaha does do a great job of making entry level boats up this flagship model..

 

[HangOutdoors]

The 29' is interesting. Could just buy 2 252's and call it good.

 

[The Canuck]

For me it's the trickle down effect. The features that are in the 29' boat will some day trickle down to the smaller boats. Sure that could take a few years, but it will happen. And at the rate these boats keep going up in price, I am going to need to wait more than a few years to be able to afford them.

 

[jcb1977]

in my opinion, anything above 25' long needs to have a cabin.