Premium jet boat
Yamaha 242 Limited S
Representative 242 Limited S specs for common used-market years; verify exact model year.
Length
24 ft
Fuel
50 gal / 189 L
Seats
12
Dry/curb weight
3,713 lb
Used buyer verdict
Yamaha 242 Limited S is a higher-end day boat where condition, options, engine package, and cosmetic care can swing value significantly. It can suit buyers wanting comfort and presence, but ownership costs and inspection standards should be higher than a basic runabout. Ownership costs should be treated conservatively.
Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.
Beginner score
6/10
Cottage score
8/10
Fuel efficiency
4/10
Maintenance complexity
5/10
Market snapshot
Estimated range
$69,000-$104,000
Confidence
Directional
Based on
Reviewed range for this model
Range note
Based on a reviewed range for this model.
Best for
- Buyers who want comfort, finish quality, presence, and a more upscale lake-day experience.
- Lake/cottage owners who care about seating comfort, ride quality, and dock presence.
- Buyers willing to pay more for condition, options, and brand reputation.
Not ideal for
- Buyers shopping only by lowest purchase price instead of condition, options, engine package, and cosmetics.
- Owners uncomfortable with premium insurance, storage, detailing, and inspection standards.
- Fishing-focused buyers or people who mostly need utility over comfort.
Estimated ownership cost
$10,800-$16,600 / year
Uses the midpoint of this model's $69,000-$104,000 estimated used range. Includes insurance, storage, winterization, maintenance reserve, and fuel. Purchase price, tax, registration, inspection repairs, and trailer surprises are separate.
Estimated fuel cost
$1,800-$2,200 / season
Estimated using a representative Yamaha 242 Limited S profile, a half-day family outing pattern, 22 seasonal outings, and the selected fuel price. Fuel price: $1.75 per litre. Load, speed, water conditions, towing, and engine setup can move the result.
Common buyer concerns
- Higher insurance, storage, and maintenance than entry-level bowriders.
- Condition and options can swing value significantly.
- Sterndrive service history matters, especially bellows, gimbal bearing, cooling system, and corrosion.
- Upholstery, flooring, covers, trailer/lift setup, and gelcoat condition affect resale value.
- Jet pump, impeller, cleanout plugs, twin-engine maintenance
What to inspect before buying
- Ownership, HIN, lien status, registration, trailer paperwork, keys, manuals, and included safety gear.
- Cold start, idle, shifting, charging voltage, steering, cooling flow, alarms, and water-test behaviour for the Jet drive setup.
- Hull, transom, floor/stringers, upholstery, canvas, windshield, electronics, bilge, pumps, motor/drive, prop, and signs of moisture or soft spots.
- Trailer, tires, bearings, brakes, lights, bunks, winch, coupler, and tow rating for a boat around 3,713 lb dry before fuel and gear.
- Annual service, winterization, impeller, oil, filters, battery, fuel-system, and storage records.
Quality and reputation
Strong jet-boat following, family/watersports appeal
Resale outlook
Resale depends heavily on condition, options, engine package, and cosmetic care. Clean, well-documented examples usually deserve more confidence than tired listings.
Engine and layout
Best suited to Large family day boating, watersports, social cottage cruising. Common power options include Twin Yamaha high-output marine jet engines. Compare drive type, horsepower, hours, and included equipment.
Specs are representative and should be checked against the exact year and trim. BoatLens ranges are planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes.
Analyze this boat before you contact the seller
Run the actual Yamaha 242 Limited S listing with its year, asking price, hours, province, and intended use.