The 2016 Yamaha AR240 is a thrilling jet boat that delivers an unforgettable experience on the water, and this striking **Blue** hull example is ready to make waves on the lakes around Knoxville. Powered by **twin Yamaha 1.8L 180HP engines** for a combined **360 horsepower**, the AR240 offers the kind of responsive, exhilarating performance that watersports enthusiasts dream about — whether you're pulling wakeboarders, tubers, or skiers across the surface at speed. With no propeller in the water, Yamaha's jet propulsion system also gives you peace of mind in shallow-water environments where the fun doesn't have to stop. Designed with both performance and practicality in mind, the AR240 features a generous **103.2-inch beam** for outstanding stability and onboard comfort, along with a **50-gallon fuel capacity** to keep the adventures going all day long. This is a boat built for full days on the lake with family and friends — spacious, powerful, and incredibly fun to drive. Priced at **$40,398**, this used AR240 represents compelling value for a twin-engine jet boat with this level of capability. The listing also includes Elite's Doc Fee and a Gap Policy sold by Elite, giving you added confidence in your purchase. Don't miss your chance to own one of Yamaha's most beloved jet boats — contact us today to schedule a showing or sea trial near Knoxville.
Based on 10 reviews from across the web
The AR240 is Yamaha's twin-engine jet boat built around family use and spirited performance. Our owners consistently point to the immediate, seat-pushing acceleration as one of the boat's standout traits, and expert reviewers back that up, noting the time to plane and the strong mid-range torque. The cockpit is genuinely roomy for a boat in this class, with a large U-shaped lounge, a reversible companion chair that converts into a chaise lounge, and a bow area comfortable for two adults.
Ride quality and handling improved noticeably with the introduction of the articulating keel. Our owners who upgraded from older Yamaha jets comment on how much smoother and more composed the AR240 feels, particularly through chop and wakes. The keel also sharpened turn-in at speed, and the boat tracks a straight course well once underway.
One area where experience varies from owner to owner is low-speed steering. Steering response at very low speeds is more muted than at cruising pace, which means docking asks for a careful touch until you get a feel for the boat. Most of our owners adapt quickly, and Yamaha's keel design made meaningful progress here compared with earlier jet boat generations.
Our owners use it regularly with families of five or more, and a few have comfortably run groups of twelve including children. The roomy cockpit and stern area make it a practical choice for a day on the water with the whole crew.
At cruising speeds and above, it tracks confidently and carves turns without skidding. Our owners who came from older jet boats notice a real improvement in how composed it feels through chop and wakes, largely down to the articulating keel.
Steering response is more muted at very low speeds, so docking does take a gentle, deliberate touch. Most of our new owners get comfortable with it fairly quickly, and Yamaha's keel design has reduced the learning curve compared with earlier jet boat generations.
The hull design ran unchanged from 2015 through 2020, so performance is consistent across those years. The 2020 model did receive upgraded reverse buckets that improve lateral movement in reverse.
The cockpit has a large U-shaped lounge along with a helm seat and a companion chair that rotates 180 degrees to face the rear, lining up flush with the lounger to create an improvised chaise lounge. It is one of the features our owners mention enjoying most.
From what we see and what our owners report, Yamaha jet boats tend to hold their value fairly well compared with many competing brands, particularly for inland use.
Summarized by AI from public sources across the web — owner forums, marine publications, and other boating sites. Provided for research; not authored or endorsed by the dealership.
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