Yamaha unveils 2016 Sportboat lineup
Yamaha Motor Canada
Yamaha Motor Canada has introduced its 2016 boat line, which includes three all-new 24-foot E-Series flagships featuring premium appointments and technology, along with advanced wakesports capabilities: the 242 Limited E-Series, 242 Limited S E-Series, and the 242X E-Series.
The 242 Limited S and 242 Limited E-Series boats take Yamaha’s top-selling 242 Series to new heights with class-leading features that include:
- Drive by Wire for smooth acceleration through the RPM range; features RPM engine sync and single throttle lever functionality.
- The next generation of Yamaha’s Connext® helm control system, featuring Yamaha Drive Control, allows watersports enthusiasts to program GPS-controlled speeds, four different acceleration curves and store rider profiles for quick access.
- Push Button Start.
- Upgraded trim level with premium appointments.
- Premium tower with built-in solar panels and extra-large Bimini top that covers two-thirds of the boat (on 242 Limited S E-Series).
The 242X E-Series boat is Yamaha’s first foray into the high-performance wake sports segment that includes:
- Triple ballast system producing up to 1,400 pounds of weight for controlling the size and shape of the boat’s wake.
- A premium sound system: 1,000 watts from two amps, subwoofer, two can speakers, and a 10-speaker sound bar.
- New Yamaha Drive Control, allowing watersports enthusiasts to choose a GPS-controlled speed, pick from four different acceleration curves and control the percentage fill/drain on each of the three ballast bags. These preferences can then be stored into one of five profiles for quick access.
- Drive by Wire for smooth acceleration; RPM engine synch and single throttle lever functionality.
- Dual swing-in watersports racks and mirror.
- Colour-matched upholstery and custom billet aluminum Bimini Top with solar panel charger.
- Premium tower with built-in solar panels and extra-large Bimini top that covers two-thirds of the boat
- Advanced E-Series Connext Functions and New Drive Control
- Exclusive to the 242X E-Series is the ability to independently inflate three ballast bags located in the centre storage compartment and under the two bench seats in the cockpit for up to 1,400 pounds of additional weight for wake sports.
Yamaha is dedicated to creating new technologies and innovations that enhance the unique handling characteristics of jet boats. The Articulating Keel from Yamaha is the latest advancement in directional control technology for Yamaha jet-powered boats. The Articulating Keel is a simple, yet ingenious mechanism that serves as an extension of the boat’s keel, but with a trailing component that moves and tracks through the water in perfect relation to the jet pump nozzles. Steering response is immediate.
Straight-line tracking at all speeds is effortless. High-speed cornering stability at speed is significantly enhanced, which improves the overall comfort of passengers. With this patented advancement combined with the other features in Yamaha’s Advanced Responsive Handling, overall manoeuvrability around docks or at speed is as good or better that any sterndrive model.
The Articulating Keel is found on all of Yamaha’s 24-foot boats – and, for 2016, it is included on all 19-foot boats.
Exclusive to the 242X E-Series is premium colour-matched marine vinyl, carbon fibre-textured inserts, an oversized billet aluminum rear view mirror and a premium Gussi Italia® sport steering wheel.
Yamaha’s Signature Swim Platform - At the stern of the boat, Yamaha’s signature integrated swim platform features conveniently placed cup holders, deep storage behind the seats, premium mats and an overall design that families love. Often copied, but never duplicated, only Yamaha with its gold-standard jet propulsion system can offer so much fun and peace of mind at the stern of a boat.
To see the entire 2016 line up of Yamaha Boats, visit www.yamaha-motor.ca. To find a dealer near you, go to www.yamaha-motor.ca/findadealer/