2015 Yamaha 24-footers

Yamaha Boats introduces all-new 24ft watersports platform

Although not available in Australia — and you have to ask why — Yamaha WaterCraft has introduced a new jet-powered 24ft watersports bowrider for the American market with some very clever innovations and advanced handling technologies. Here's a quick look just because...

The just-launched 2015 boat line includes a ground-up redesign of the top selling 24-foot models in four different spec levels, each powered by Yamaha's 1.8 litre jet engine, with the boating industry’s first articulating keel (akin to a rudder) to enhance handling.

Yamaha's new 24-foot boats are now 15cm longer with higher freeboard and bow lines than their predecessors to create the most usable space ever in boats of their size, says Yammie.

The development of the new hull and deck created the opportunity for Yamaha engineers to invent the industry's first "articulating keel" to enhance steering responsiveness at all speeds and Quiet Cruise that creates a quieter, more comfortable experience for all onboard.

“Redesigning the most popular boat in the class is no easy undertaking, so we knew we had to really swing for the fences and create an entirely new boating experience,” said Scott Watkins, product manager for Yamaha’s Watercraft division.

“We essentially started from scratch and looked at how to improve or enhance every inch of this boat from the ground up. The result is a boat with more technology, features, luxury appointments, performance, comfort and forward thinking than we’ve ever built before.”

ARTICULATING KEEL?

- Yamaha Advanced Responsive Handling featuring the Articulating Keel

Yamaha's Articulating Keel is said to represents a new advancement in directional control technology for recreational boaters and is an enhancement to Yamaha's suite of Advanced Responsive Handling features that include No Wake Mode and Yamaha's award-winning Thrust Directional Enhancer.

The Articulating Keel is a mechanical extension of the boat’s keel. It moves and tracks through the water in perfect relation to the jet pump nozzles. This system is designed to put the driver in complete control whether they are going through chop, cornering at high speeds, or manoeuvring around a dock in close quarters.

NEW YAMAHA QUIET CRUISE PLATFORM?

- A quiet, comfortable ride for all on board by suppressing engine noise and vibration.

To achieve one of the quietest environments ever in a high performance boat, Yamaha engineers said they identified and addressed almost two-dozen points of the boat where noise could be significantly reduced. With Yamaha’s Quiet Cruise technology, boat passengers can enjoy conversation and comfort at all speeds.

CONNEXT HELM CONTROL SYSTEM

- Yamaha’s Connext helm control system.

Connext is said to be an easy to use, all in one system that combines an LCD touch screen with a joystick control, allowing the driver to easily and intuitively access all major electronic functions of the boat.

In addition, Connext serves as the entertainment hub of the boat, providing full access to radio and stereo controls, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity and USB connections.

The Connext joystick control provides additional quick access controls for top-level Connext navigation including Home, Scrolling and Volume as well as access to Yamaha’s Cruise Assist and No Wake Mode.

THE 2015 RANGE

- The complete 2015 Yamaha boat line includes 12 models ranging in length from 19 to 24-feet.

Yamaha is the best-selling brand of family runabout boats in the 19 to 24-foot segment that includes open-bow runabouts, deck boats, and wakeboard boats.

"Yamaha’s jet boat technology is the new gold standard in marine propulsion with more customers across the 19-foot, 21-foot, and 24-foot segments choosing our jet boats than traditional stern drive boats," said Bryan Seti, general manager of Yamaha’s Watercraft division.

"There’s been a sea change shift in customer thinking. Gone are the days of heavy boats with 24in drafts, clunky gear shifting, half the cockpit filled with an engine cover, tons of annual maintenance and liquids, and lacklustre performance.

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2015 Yamaha 24-footers

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