Yamaha 252SD: Easy-Handling and Agile Twin Jet | BoatTEST

Experience the easy-handling and agile Yamaha 252SD twin jet boat! With Drive X technology, this family-friendly boat is fast, easy to handle and dock, roomy, and perfect for wakeboarding and day boating. Powered by a pair of four-stroke, four-cylinder, 16 valve High Output engines, this jetboat experiences quick and smooth acceleration with a top speed guaranteed to put a smile on every boating enthusiast aboard.
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[@rmk1283]

Would love to know about the sound in the boat while cruising. My 2016 242 Limited S E-Series was kinda loud when running. Hoping after 8 years maybe this new one would be a bit quieter

[@hwyfools]

Have the same question of how loud underway.

[@CaptJAdams1]

Trip Dip!

[@patl.5504]

any idea the gas consumption vs the older 1.8L

[@itr0863]

trip dip!!!!

[@TripSmith]

You know it!

[@RobbieNelson-nb1vk]

Anyone know if the fresh water shower can get hot water and can it be installed on other models ?

[@BoatTEST]

Great question will Get back to you.

[@TripSmith]

Robbie, I don't believe it was hot/cold, I think just "freshwater". I couldn't answer about other models, but I would imagine that it's possible. Probably possible to have a hot water heater as well if you wanted to give up some space elsewhere. This may not be something you want your local dealer doing, at least I wouldn't on my personal boat.

[@DanielGrows]

Dang these are so slow now. Had a 2017 AR240 and it ran 56 mph on a bad day.

[@lilwoowoo884]

Dang, my 17 240 only does 50-51 on calm mornings

[@rmk1283]

​@@lilwoowoo884 yeah my 2016 Limited S e-Series did 50-51 on a good day. Most I ever saw, w just me in the boat also.

[@ZPdrumer]

wow they completely redesigned the buckets for this year, first time seeing them. I bet it handles really well especially in reverse

[@Bradherr_]

The only drawback is there is no articulating keel to help with control when there is no thrust from the engines. I guess it can’t have that because the jet nozzles operate independently during the DRIVE X mode to accomplish the lateral and rotational movements of the boat.

[@TripSmith]

It was pretty simple how it handled in tight areas both forward and reverse. After a time or two of getting used to it, it would be like second nature for the operator.

[@BoatTEST]

Send in your questions on the 252SD here!

[@hadleycontractor496]

fuel burn at cruise total not per engine

[@JonDaddy82]

Yes MPG/GPH and range data in the traditional format