The 2016 Yamaha AR240 is the jet boat that proves you don't have to choose between power and fun on the water. Finished in a sharp blue hull and packing a combined 360 horsepower from twin Yamaha 1.8L 180HP engines, this AR240 delivers the kind of heart-pounding acceleration and responsive handling that makes every outing on the lake an event. Whether you're pulling wakeboarders, tubers, or just carving through open water, this boat is built to keep the good times going all day long.
With a generous 103.2-inch beam, the AR240 offers a stable, spacious platform that's equally at home blasting through choppy conditions or hosting a relaxed afternoon cruise with friends and family. The 50-gallon fuel capacity means fewer stops and more time doing what you came to do. Yamaha's jet propulsion system also means no exposed propeller — a major safety advantage when you have swimmers and kids around the boat.
Priced at $40,398, this used AR240 represents outstanding value for a twin-engine jet boat with serious performance credentials. Located in Knoxville, it's perfectly positioned for Tennessee's incredible lake country. Additional offerings like the Gap Policy and Elite's Doc Fee help make ownership as straightforward as possible. Don't miss your chance to get behind the wheel of one of Yamaha's most beloved sport boats — contact us today to schedule a showing or sea trial.
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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