The Official "2018 boats are coming" thread!

[Murf'n'surf]

I'm getting mixed info on when dealers will start to accept deposit and when the 2018's will arrive. Anyone have info on this ? Does it make a difference e on where the dealer is located? I'm looking at the sx195, in AZ, can't find a 2017 anywhere close

The new line always comes out in August.
What model are you interested in?

 

[malibu Dan]

I'm getting mixed info on when dealers will start to accept deposit and when the 2018's will arrive. Anyone have info on this ? Does it make a difference e on where the dealer is located? I'm looking at the sx195, in AZ, can't find a 2017 anywhere close

Just an FYI.. my local dealer let me put a deposit mid July last year for first 2017 AR195... picked it up first week of sept... Yamaha reveal was around mid or end of August...

 

[redthumper9]

Not Yamaha..... But I believe Scarab is coming out with a 25' center console. Obviously with twins.

 

[Jayg2002]

We are looking to get theYamaha SX 195, nobody has a 2017 in stock near us in Lake Havasu AZ. The local yamaha dealer is saying models out by end of August but boats won't be available until November, that seems like a long time from estimated release date of August 28th to November. I read threads of some getting boats by September 10th last year

 

[d_coyne1984]

My guess is no major changes to the lineup this year. The 24' and 21' just got new hulls and the 192 was updated to the 195 with the larger engine. I wouldn't be surprised if the 190/195 hull was updated for the 2019 model year. I bet all we will see are minor changes like the usual color and graphics changes.

 

[bronze_10]

I have a buddy that is hoping for a 21 foot center!

 

[haknslash]

I have a buddy that is hoping for a 21 foot center!

I can't find the thread or post but a little while back someone posted pics of what looked like a 21' FSH sitting on the water at the factory. It was covered up but it was definitely larger than the 19' FSH.

 

[Eric Ballard]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/yamaha-fsh-210-is-real-for-2018.13643/#post-242294

Alright, what are you all hiding from us?

Who do I bribe to get access?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Alright, what are you all hiding from us?

Who do I bribe to get access?

View attachment 60174

Good thing we already seen it. LOL

 

[yammiman]

Bill D said: ↑
@bronze_10 You meant 31' right?

http://www.yamaha-boat.jp/boat/sr310/
https://translate.googleusercontent...sr310/&usg=ALkJrhh2u9m2nwmfbOr99rhbe1A9BHAZwQ

Wow!


WOW is right!!.....convert the Yen and that bad boy is north of $170,000 USD!!!

 

[d_coyne1984]

Bill D said: ↑
@bronze_10 You meant 31' right?

http://www.yamaha-boat.jp/boat/sr310/
https://translate.googleusercontent...sr310/&usg=ALkJrhh2u9m2nwmfbOr99rhbe1A9BHAZwQ

Wow!


WOW is right!!.....convert the Yen and that bad boy is north of $170,000 USD!!!

Do you think it has the 1.8l in it?

 

[djetok]

Do you think it has the 1.8l in it?

257 kw would 350 hp ish

 

[jet-r-done]

Actually if you look closely in the second picture, it has an outboard motor hidden under the sunning bench platform thingy in the back. Never seen an outboard mounted quite like that, but it's in there. Some of the older Japan only models had twin outboards that were mounted in the hull with covers so you couldn't tell they were outboards.

 

[d_coyne1984]

Actually if you look closely in the second picture, it has an outboard motor hidden under the sunning bench platform thingy in the back. Never seen an outboard mounted quite like that, but it's in there. Some of the older Japan only models had twin outboards that were mounted in the hull with covers so you couldn't tell they were outboards.

Good catch! You are right. It's a pretty slick boat. I wonder why they wouldn't offer it in the US.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Good catch! You are right. It's a pretty slick boat. I wonder why they wouldn't offer it in the US.

The US market is flooded with boats in that size range. I think it would be hard to compete especially with the shipping cost.

 

[Ancient canoe]

What is this boards obsession with Yamaha making a cabin cruiser jet boat? It's always in the wish list threads. If cabin cruisers are something you can afford and that interest you, there are already tons of offerings from you to choose from. What would it being a jetboat bring to the table?

 

[bronze_10]

What is this boards obsession with Yamaha making a cabin cruiser jet boat? It's always in the wish list threads. If cabin cruisers are something you can afford and that interest you, there are already tons of offerings from you to choose from. What would it being a jetboat bring to the table?

We like yamaha.... !!!! No other reason is required or expected!

 

[fraserjr]

What is this boards obsession with Yamaha making a cabin cruiser jet boat? It's always in the wish list threads. If cabin cruisers are something you can afford and that interest you, there are already tons of offerings from you to choose from. What would it being a jetboat bring to the table?

Here are my reasons:

No props - for safety and water sports use
Smaller and lighter engines so potentially more cabin/deck space and 'trailerability'
Quick hole shot and time to plane
Single manufacturer to deal with warranty issues - in addition to a good warranty period
Twin engines for redundancy and maneuverability
Plus all of the other benefits that come inherently with the engines (low maintenance, easy winterization, etc.)

I'm sure there are other reasons I can think of, but those are the ones that come to the top of mind.

Edit: I will add that I think the overseas Yamaha cabin cruisers are fugly and would not sell well in the North American market. They look dated and not on par with recent advances in hull designs and applications.

 

[bronze_10]

Here are my reasons:

No props - for safety and water sports use
Smaller and lighter engines so potentially more cabin/deck space and 'trailerability'
Quick hole shot and time to plane
Single manufacturer to deal with warranty issues - in addition to a good warranty period
Twin engines for redundancy and maneuverability
Plus all of the other benefits that come inherently with the engines (low maintenance, easy winterization, etc.)


I'm sure there are other reasons I can think of, but those are the ones that come to the top of mind.

U were a lot more detailed than me!! Lol

 

[haknslash]

I like cuddy cabins for the weekender possibilities and the occasional offshore trip. I would want a taller freeboard of course and it would likely require twin SVHO's to handle the increased weight. Would need a larger fuel carrying capacity as well. I like the idea of a Yamaha because of ease of maintenance and reliability.

I just wished the 2018's all had Connext as an OPTION and not standard for most of the lineup. I'm just not a fan of its gremlins and like the simplicity of gauges and switches instead. I can go to any local store to replace a bad rocker switch but you can't do that with Connext. It could help cut costs and make models more accessible by creating build options.