What might be in store for 2023?

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I could believe this except it went all downhill with a 90 gallon tank.

However, a 90 gallon fuel tank would be the appropriate size for a 22' FSH center console, and put it on par with many outboard center consoles. If you shared the same hull with the other boats, I could see it in the ream of possibility. I think for the bow rider, however, a 50 gallon hull with some additional storage space would probably make more sense.

Jim

 

[seabrooktx]

I could believe this except it went all downhill with a 90 gallon tank.

Sorry guys....typo. 70 Gallon tank, same as the 25 series.

 

[Stan M]

Sorry guys....typo. 70 Gallon tank, same as the 25 series.

It's 75 gallons on the 252's

 

[1WetBoat]

Yup, 75 Gallons on the AR250.

 

[Bluewater272]

If 'Big Things Coming' means we get new 21.5' 22' boats..., well that's not very exciting.

 

[WA61]

If 'Big Things Coming' means we get new 21.5' 22' boats..., well that's not very exciting.

I would be excited but I am sure most people wouldn’t care. I wanted to replace my 190 with a 240 in 2020 and we all know what happened that year. Now the 250 is too long for my 24 foot slip and I don’t want to pay to extend my dock and the roof, so I have to wait until Saturday night and see if they are making a 22 foot boat. First world problems.

 

[Bluewater272]

Is the 25 really too long for your dock? It's only an additional six inches, if the 242 would have fit, the 252 should as well.

 

[fatboyroy]

Would be nice if they make 22ft boat with little cabin to sleep in and powered by dual 1.8

 

[WA61]

Is the 25 really too long for your dock? It's only an additional six inches, if the 242 would have fit, the 252 should as well.

I have thought about that myself. It is only 6 inches too long if I put the bow right up to the front, which I probably can’t really do and I wouldn’t want it to actually touch. I figure a 250 would really be 1.5 to 2 feet too long and with the hip roof rain water will just pour on the back of the boat. I think a 240 would have really been too long but not enough to worry about. I think a 22 foot would probably be just about perfect. I should have gone with a 28 foot slip, live and learn.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

I have thought about that myself. It is only 6 inches too long if I put the bow right up to the front, which I probably can’t really do and I wouldn’t want it to actually touch. I figure a 250 would really be 1.5 to 2 feet too long and with the hip roof rain water will just pour on the back of the boat. I think a 240 would have really been too long but not enough to worry about. I think a 22 foot would probably be just about perfect. I should have gone with a 28 foot slip, live and learn.

Just put the cover on it... probably solved.

 

[WA61]

Just put the cover on it... probably solved.

LOL, true but would look kind of janky and the wife wouldn’t like it.

 

[The Canuck]

Our lake has a 24' max length for v-hull boats. So when Yamaha went to 25' that eliminates that, unless I peel the stickers off. So a 22' would be a nice comprimise.

 

[Julian]

Our lake has a 24' max length for v-hull boats. So when Yamaha went to 25' that eliminates that, unless I peel the stickers off. So a 22' would be a nice comprimise.

How does your state legally determine the length of a boat? How long is a 24' 6" boat....round up or down? I'm pretty sure NC rounds down.....(not certain).

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Would be nice if they make 22ft boat with little cabin to sleep in and powered by dual 1.8

Man, I would be all over a 22' Yamaha cuddy cabin. What a great boat this would be for couples or small familiers. Love the vibes of the older Chaparral 225 SSI, especially with twin jets in place of the I/O:



I'm guessing, however, the odds are probably about zero of that happening. Cuddy's are pretty much dead in the U.S., although they are still very popular in other markets.

Jim

 

[HangOutdoors]

Man, I would be all over a 22' Yamaha cuddy cabin. What a great boat this would be for couples or small familiers. Love the vibes of the older Chaparral 225 SSI, especially with twin jets in place of the I/O:

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I'm guessing, however, the odds are probably about zero of that happening. Cuddy's are pretty much dead in the U.S., although they are still very popular in other markets.

Jim

I guess it depends on where you boat. In Lake St. Clair, I see a lot of cuddy's. In the in land lakes only bow riders.

 

[The Canuck]

How does your state legally determine the length of a boat? How long is a 24' 6" boat....round up or down? I'm pretty sure NC rounds down.....(not certain).

I don't know the specifics, but I am assuming they will look at either what is on the side of the boat, or based upon the registration if they were really pissed off. I know there is one person on our lake that has a 25' boat, or so I have been told. It looks bigger, but there are no markings that I have seen that truly depict what it is. I think being 25' is probably fine or close enough to the rules, and you won't be bothered if you don't draw attention to yourself. The lake is narrow and long, so I am assuming they are trying to keep the size down to prevent increased wave activity.

I see it being similar to stories I hear about where there is a max hp for boats and people will alter the stickers on their outboard to show something within the limit. Little harder to do with a boat (25' to 21').

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I guess it depends on where you boat. In Lake St. Clair, I see a lot of cuddy's. In the in land lakes only bow riders.

There used to be a lot of manufacturers who made cuddies. Many off them seemed to drop the cuddies about 5 years ago to focus on bow riders. I believe Regal still has one. There still are a bunch of manufacturers of small pilothouse boats, but this is a different boating experience and oh are they pricey!

Jim

 

[Billtex2000]

Our lake has a 24' max length for v-hull boats. So when Yamaha went to 25' that eliminates that, unless I peel the stickers off. So a 22' would be a nice comprimise.

Same with my Marina!

 

[tabbibus]

I would love a cuddie

 

[Julian]

I would love a cuddie

When I first read this I thought it said "cuddle" lol..... not sure you want that from your Yamaha Dealer.....but if that floats your boat.....