
2024 Yamaha 252XE Key Largo, FL-Test
Yacht · 25 ft (8 m) · Key Largo
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Yamaha Boats
- Modell
- 252 XE
- Länge
- 25 ft (8 m)
- Gäste
- 12
Urteil
The 2024 Yamaha 252XE is a capable 25-foot jet-powered wake boat that blends strong acceleration, family-friendly seating for 12, and useful watersports equipment. It is less about luxury than versatility, but it offers a well-rounded package for buyers who want towing performance and shallow-water confidence.
Vorteile
- +Twin 1.9L High Output jet propulsion with strong acceleration
- +Seats up to 12, making it practical for group outings
- +Wake-focused setup with ballast, tower, and board racks
- +Shallow draft suits sandbars, ramps, and coastal use
- +Convex hull and jet drives support agile maneuvering
Nachteile
- −No cabin, so overnight comfort is not part of the package
- −Jet boats can be less efficient than comparable sterndrive cruisers
- −Wake-focused equipment adds complexity and cost
- −Ride comfort can be more active in rougher chop than on larger cruisers
The 2024 Yamaha 252XE is a 24'6" to 25-foot wake-oriented jet boat built around twin 1.9L High Output Yamaha engines and a fiberglass hull. Its design favors versatility and tow-sport use over cruising luxury, with a 12-person capacity and a layout aimed at day boating, watersports, and easy access to shallow water.
On the water, the 252XE should feel quick and responsive. Twin jet propulsion typically delivers strong low-speed control, rapid acceleration, and good maneuverability around docks and tight marinas, while the wake-focused hardware makes it more suitable for wakeboarding and family tow-sport sessions than for long-distance cruising.
Comfort is solid for a family day boat: seating for 12, convertible stern seating, and a practical cockpit layout make it easy to host a group. That said, it is not a cabin boat, so livability is limited to daytime use. For buyers who want a feature-rich, tow-sport-ready platform with shallow draft and strong utility, the value proposition is competitive, though not inexpensive once wake equipment is factored in.


