Press Release for Yamaha 2024 model year information

[Julian]

Attached is Yamaha's official press release for the new model year information.

 

[Julian]

 

[Julian]

To be transparent, the Jetboaters didn't make it to the Yamaha preview event this year as my retirement schedule (trip to Scotland, Ireland and Canada) conflicted, and other members darn jobs got in the way! LOL

But lets discuss the changes for this year!

 

[Julian]

In general, the new model year releases are:

1) New engines! Many of you have been asking for more power and now we have it. With 200HP (Vs the 180HP from prior model), it will push these boats to new levels....time will tell what the new top speeds are, but I suspect the jet pumps will remain as a limiting factor, and we'll be talking about single digit changes.

2) The new Helm Master EX looks really interesting.....joystick control of the boat! This will be really nice for the bigger boats with large biminis that cause wind drag, but they put it in the FSH first.....huh. I would have preferred the ability to have auto pilot vs joystick control. Hopefully autopilot is still on the books????

3) Expanding Drive X into the 252SD and 255XD boats.....nice move, but not really new development.....just trickle down of existing features into other models.

So the main new items for 2024 are new engines and Joystick control of the FSH top of the line model.....and I'm sure some new colors for the hulls! Not a big year for new stuff, but I'm sure the engineers spent a ton on the new engines!

 

[Julian]

Standard 1.9 HO takes 87 octane.

 

[Julian]

(I have a direct line to Yamaha and am getting answers to your questions as they pop up).

 

[Julian]

 

[Julian]

You can see this above, but to be clear, here is the info on the models getting the new engines:

 

[Julian]

Did they change the stitching on the seats?

 

[Julian]

Those are cool looking engines!

 

[Scottintexas]

32 lines of "details" and four of them they spend talking about an engine cover that is CNF, 25% lighter and is creates less carbon dioxide,

we're going green so you can kill the planet for your own enjoyment of burning gasoline running around the lake,

I'd prefer to hear about how much quieter they were able to make the engine,

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Question:

Ive seen Yamaha personnel say the EX in the Helm master stands for Expandable, so will the HM master have these features that the outboards have; low speed troll, auto pilot, Spot lock and its variations of fish point, drift point, and being able to spot lock with either bow or stern into the wind? Their single engine HM EX has those features.

 

[Julian]

32 lines of "details" and four of them they spend talking about an engine cover that is CNF, 25% lighter and is creates less carbon dioxide,

we're going green so you can kill the planet for your own enjoyment of burning gasoline running around the lake,

I'd prefer to hear about how much quieter they were able to make the engine,

They've not been able to test the new engines in "production" boats yet to get the official db readings....stay tuned for that.

 

[Julian]

Question:

Ive seen Yamaha personnel say the EX in the Helm master stands for Expandable, so will the HM master have these features that the outboards have; low speed troll, auto pilot, Spot lock and its variations of fish point, drift point, and being able to spot lock with either bow or stern into the wind? Their single engine HM EX has those features.

I've asked that one, but they don't release this sort of info until it is "official", so I seriously doubt I'll get an answer to that one! Sorry.

 

[rlyons_ii]

I like the new color schemes and the color of the new dark mocha interior.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I've asked that one, but they don't release this sort of info until it is "official", so I seriously doubt I'll get an answer to that one! Sorry.

No worries! I appreciate you getting the info you can! Seems like the auto pilot would be simple with the Simrad on board.

Still, having the Joy stick control is huge.

I see they re routed the cooling water for the reg/rec as well for better reliability... any word on an increase in alternator output?

Also some very nice touches on some engine block re design by making intake tract longer=more torque?, easier access to engine anodes and thermostats, nice.

 

[Julian]

The joystick control does look solid. Although from a space utilization perspective, I might not have centered it in that big space so as to allow the remaining space to be used for something else....

 

[rlyons_ii]

They've not been able to test the new engines in "production" boats yet to get the official db readings....stay tuned for that.

I would love for someone to do a test to see how much louder or quieter the new motors are... and real world performance deltas

As far as noise goes its high on my list so you can enjoy your time on the water and hear your family and guests not screaming over your motors

After getting a jetboat first things todo list:
* Put a generous coat of wax or sealant of your choice on your new baby
* Add noise reduction to the engine bay
* If in saltwater spray down your engine with protectant

Enjoy your boat!

 

[Julian]

I would love for someone to do a test to see how much louder or quieter the new motors are... and real world performance deltas

As far as noise goes its high on my list so you can enjoy your time on the water and hear your family and guests not screaming over your motors

After getting a jetboat first things todo list:
* Put a generous coat of wax or sealant of your choice on your new baby
* Add noise reduction to the engine bay
* If in saltwater spray down your engine with protectant

Enjoy your boat!

We can all debate what the first things we do are! That's not my list.....fume detector and bilge alarm - adding safety features I think all boats should come with standard is at the top of my list.....then Stereo mods LOL

 

[rlyons_ii]

We can all debate what the first things we do are! That's not my list.....fume detector and bilge alarm - adding safety features I think all boats should come with standard is at the top of my list.....then Stereo mods LOL

I agree with you, didn't want to make my list too long...