Yamaha AR240 Review: A Family-Friendly High-Performance Jetboat with Innovative Features

​The Yamaha AR240 is a high-performance twin engine jet boat perfect for families who love spending time on the water. With a spacious stern area, well-utilized seating, and ample storage, it's designed for watersports and comfortable cruising. Available in Black with Green or Suede Gray with Red, it boasts an adjustable captain's chair with a flip-up bolster, bow filler inserts for multiple seating configurations, and a portside entertainment area with lockable glovebox. Other features include an integrated swim platform, Polk marine stereo, aluminum folding wakeboard tower, Bimini top, and an integrated removable cooler.

The Yamaha AR240 features an evolutionary hull design and advanced vessel management system, making it a top performer in its class. The boat's Articulating Keel and Steering Paddle mechanisms provide better handling and control, even at slow speeds. The twin Yamaha 1.8-liter 4-stroke marine engines are highly dependable and deliver impressive acceleration and top speed of 51 mph. The boat's propulsion components are situated within the hull, making it ideal for skinny water navigation.

Yamaha's attention to detail is evident in the boat's distinguishing features such as the Connext Helm, Clear-Out Ports, and a painted tandem-axle trailer with chrome wheels and a swing-away tongue. The boat's shallow keel provides stability and tracking control, making it easy to handle for new boat owners. With almost 3 miles to a gallon at a brisk cruise speed of 28 mph, the fuel economy for the AR240 is average for boats in this class. Yamaha has created a versatile and high-performance jet boat, perfect for families who love spending time on the water.

Written By
​Bobby Boop
Sport Boat Parts