2012 Yamaha 242 Limited Leave it to Yamaha. These guys have been driving the competition nuts by combining their high performance boats with outrageously low prices. Now they have upped the ante by redesigning their already much copied stern entertainment platform making it better than ever, and they have redesigned the bow area to boot. Now they have thrown in beefier engines, and that wakeboard tower. Yamaha is making the 242 Limited S hard to resist. Inviting. Inspiring. Incomparable. Stepping aboard Yamaha’s new 242 Limited reveals a satisfying blend of sophisticated styling and luxurious innovation. Comfort abounds inside the bow with a variety of customizable seating configurations that provide an exhilarating view of the water ahead. The cockpit features matching captains chairs with flip-up bolsters, a removable cooler, and snap-in marine-grade berber carpet. Twin 1.8 liter Yamaha Marine engines are smooth, reliable and fuel efficient. Aluminum watersports tower with built-in speakers and cabin lights Standard convertible lounge seat Bow docking lights Wider, longer bow area with rumble seat backrests and multi-function bow filler cushion Twin Yamaha High Output engines that deliver class-leading performance, reliability, and durability Yamaha’s exclusive No Wake Mode Innovative stern lounge area with table mount, padded seating, shower and stereo remote Full-featured helm with fly by wire, fuel flow meter and GPS controlled instrumentation Premium stereo with direct iPod plug-in connectivity equipped with 6 waterproof speakers and an MP3 input Freshwater shower built into the swim platform Premium marine vinyl upholstery and Berber carpet Fully enclosed, upholstered head compartment* Portable cooler with designated storage Stainless steel cupholders (15), rubrails and pull-up cleats Includes premium painted, matching trailer with spare tire, retractable tie down straps and LED tail lights Specifications Yamaha 242 Limited S (2013-) Specifications Length Overall 23' 6'' 7.16 m Dry Weight 3,519 lbs. 1,596 L Beam 8' 6'' 2.59 m Tested Weight N/A Draft 16'' 0.41 m Weight Capacity N/A Draft Up N/A Person Capacity N/A Draft Down N/A Fuel Capacity 50.2 gal. Air Draft N/A Water Capacity none Deadrise/Transom 20 deg. Length on Trailer N/A Max Headroom open Height on Trailer N/A Bridge Clearance N/A Trailer Weight N/A Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine) N/A New and improved from stem to stern... So let’s start at the stem then, or more to the point, the bow. High points to Yamaha for making one of the most, innovative bows that I’ve seen. It’s easily changed among five different configurations to suit your desires of the moment. Starting with... The basic seating on both sides. The seats are long enough to extend your legs out
