2015 Yamaha Boats 242 Limited S

2015 YAMAHA 242 LIMITED S JET BOAT! TWIN ENGINES! TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY! NO WAKE MODE! TOWER! RADIO AND SPEAKERS! FULL COVER! 

The ultimate jet boat with many innovative features!

The Connext system takes control of all the systems on the boat with the touchscreen display. On the main screen alone the LED screen shows a clock, a virtual compass, GPS positioning, the fuel gauge and percentage of fuel remaining, twin digital rpm displays, speed, depth in both digital and graphic form, voltage of both starting and auxiliary batteries, and system status lights.

It's easy to change to different pages with buttons on the touchscreen. On the media page, you have multiple ways to get your mix on with the high-end Bluetooth Polk eight-speaker stereo system.

One of the issues with jetboats -- especially for rookie drivers -- is their propensity to be a handful at slow speeds. Yamaha solved this issue with a system called Advanced Responsive Handling that uses three features to enhance its maneuverability and driver-friendliness.

There is a No Wake Mode that allows you to fine-tune the idle speed without having to touch the sensitive power levers. The Thrust Direction Enhancer, which angles the thrust down slightly, depending on speed to increase directional responsiveness.

The real innovation for this year was the Articulating Keel: a rudder-like extension of the new oversized keel; It moves in sync with the jet nozzles. Yes, it gives you fantastic turning ability with the power on, but it also gives you excellent off-power steerage.

Twin wet storage compartments behind the stern backrests are perfect for items such as towlines and ski vests and help keep the cockpit's dry storage compartments moisture-free. In the port-side locker is a 12v plug.

The Limited S gives you a huge array of features outback that are usually options: transom shower, transom dinette table, stereo remote and very convincing faux-teak SeaDek padding.

A twelve-person capacity, ample seating, dual swim platform, and plenty of power make this a great boat to enjoy the water with family and friends.