Experience the Best of Both Worlds: Yamaha's SX195 Offers Impressive Performance and Luxurious Amenities

Yamaha SX195 Sport Boat

​The Yamaha SX195 boasts exceptional handling thanks to its articulating keel, which resembles a small fin positioned near the jet nozzle. By helping the boat carve in turns, the keel eliminates the common objection of drift or sliding, and takes advantage of the nimble turning radius of in-line propulsion. This sets a new standard for runabout maneuverability. The Yamaha jet boat's speed is also impressive, reaching planing speed in 2.5 seconds and 30 mph in 5.6 seconds during our test. The single jet-pump engine reaches a top speed of 52.4 mph, while still providing impressive fuel efficiency with our tester achieving 3.3 mpg at 22.4 mph. It is noteworthy that both "economical" and "water jet" can be used to describe the SX195, which is rare for Jet boats. However, a downside of the high engine rpm required for jet pump is the whine it produces, which is not present on similar sterndrive or outboard-powered boats.

​While the Yamaha SX195's Jet Boat exceptional handling and impressive speed are noteworthy, it also offers luxurious amenities that shouldn't be overlooked. For example, the boat features Yamaha's classic stern swim-platform area, perfect for hanging out and enjoying the water. Inside, the crew is treated to comfortable wraparound seating, with a removable center cushion in the forward seating area. The boat also comes equipped with a Bimini top and is loaded onto a custom trailer. Don't miss the chance to experience the SX195 for yourself and appreciate its performance and comfort features firsthand.