27' new Yamaha model 275 jet boat to be unveil Thursday at the Miami Boat Show

[biffdotorg]

Look what you get for $100K (aprox) No Rope Handle!! WOO WOO And those blue wings would make good arm rests/steps. Just need SeaDek and they are set. It's what's missing on our swimdecks.

 

[Bluewater272]

Doesn't look like there's anything on the tops of those wings that would make them non-slip, if they were intended to be steps.

Might just be textured gelcoat, like the current 'step'.

 

[Volffas]

I don't see a transom ski hook mount, and it doesn't look like you can hook a tow rope to the top of the tower. Even if it is a big boat for cruising, I would still think you want a way to hook up a tube and drag the kids around the lake.

 

[biffdotorg]

here is one more interesting possibility. What if the third cushion in with the flip back, had the ability to sled all the way to the stern, while the other two stern cushions could be moved internal? That would increase the under-way capacity exponentially.

The brochure talked about convertible seating. But that would be a huge conversion, if those two cushions per side could go inside, and that backrest could slide all the way back. WOW.

I will also wait for the grill mount for the blue wing.

 

[Julian]

@biffdotorg There is no rope handle on my 242X either.

Wing Steps....I'm torn on them....I can see why they added them. Without them stepping from a higher dock down to the platform would be a long step for some.

The rear seats clearly have flip bolsters. If there are also fill cushions for that rear area, then they will have lots of people with trophy wives that will like that spot (can't wait for the model shots!).

It does look like they added all the space in the rear of the boat....like they just stretched the stern out by 2 feet - perhaps this is a rebuttal to the fold down stern?

That hard top looks great. Likely high enough that no one is going to come anywhere near it with their heads (mine is WAY clear of heads). Not clear if those are sky lights/moon roofs or solar panels? Would also be interesting to see if they put anything up under that roof....radio box, board straps etc.

Looks really interesting so far....can't wait to see it in person!

 

[Billtex2000]

Do you think they might be on a track and slide back and forth?

Looks like it to me.

 

[Bluewater272]

I don't see a transom ski hook mount, and it doesn't look like you can hook a tow rope to the top of the tower. Even if it is a big boat for cruising, I would still think you want a way to hook up a tube and drag the kids around the lake.

That might explain the cutout in the hardtop - rope attachment underneath?

 

[Volffas]

That might explain the cutout in the hardtop - rope attachment underneath?

That could be!

 

[Billtex2000]

That might explain the cutout in the hardtop - rope attachment underneath?

Looks like it would be more for clearance for the walk-through.

 

[Mainah]

Looks like it would be more for clearance for the walk-through.

Yamaha not having a tow point under that top is almost unthinkable. I bet that cutout serves a dual purpose for the rope and extra walk through height. If walking up the middle it looks plenty high.

My earlier comment in the rear lounges assumes that the photos we have show them tilted it based on what I am seeing in the photos. My guess on the large rear panel on the top is fixed sunroof based on what I think is a rubber seal around it. I can’t see enough of the front to guess sun roof vs solar panel on that.

 

[Weeb]

and another...
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If you look at the rear seatbacks, you can see the metal brackets that will allow the backrest to swing to the rear. The picture has it in its forward position.

It looks like it slides on a track to go all the way back maybe.

 

[Wayloncle]

Those seat backs don’t look like they move very far to me, look at the fabric piping around the brackets. Doesn’t look like they would go back to that middle or rear cushion....surely they do somehow, I would hope so anyway.

 

[Neutron]

It looks like it slides on a track to go all the way back maybe.

In the original pdf photo the rear seat backs are in the rear position, just in front of the fuel fill

 

[Billtex2000]

Looks like they move about one cushion worth.

 

[haknslash]

I can’t help but think the conversion between two of these tied up together would go like this

 

[the MfM]

What if instead of calling them blue things wings or steps they were “speaker pods”?

:mind blown:

 

[AlphaKap]

Most popular style of boat on our lake is pontoon or tritoon. I see more and more of them every year. This will appeal to people that want more hangout space but really aren't into driving a floating mini-van...and you get to keep your man card.

A midsized pontoon has a width of 8-10'. I do see people trailering them to the lake but I think a lot of them stay on the lake fulltime. And a pontoon is pretty heavy.

Anyway, I can see some people liking this boat.

 

[cozilla]

So do we expect this counter and plumbed sink to run along the port side of the cockpit? If so, a lot of seating will be lost in the cockpit. Seems they are really touting that feature but haven’t seen the pics yet.

 

[Julian]

And a pontoon is pretty heavy.

Actually pontoons are much lighter than fiberglass boats.

@cozilla I was wondering the same thing....

 

[Neutron]

Wonder if the sink and counter is in the enclosed head?
I have seen some small counter and sinks in boats.some Almost laughable