Meet the **2024 Yamaha 222 XE** — a versatile, performance-driven boat that brings the best of Yamaha's engineering to the stunning waters of Norris Lake. Finished in a sharp, eye-catching blue hull, this lightly used 222 XE is ready to turn heads and deliver an unforgettable on-water experience from the moment you leave the dock. Whether you're carving up the coves, pulling skiers, or simply cruising with family and friends, this boat is built to handle it all with confidence and style. As a used vessel in this price range, the 2024 Yamaha 222 XE represents outstanding value for buyers who want a nearly-new experience without the new-boat premium. Yamaha's reputation for reliability and build quality means you can trust that this boat has been crafted to last, and stepping aboard, that quality is immediately apparent. The thoughtful layout and finish make every outing feel like a premium experience on the water. Priced at **$77,500** and located conveniently near Norris Lake in Jacksboro, this Yamaha 222 XE is perfectly positioned for life on one of Tennessee's most beautiful lakes. Norris Lake's clear waters and expansive shoreline are the ideal playground for everything this boat was designed to do. Don't miss your chance to own this blue beauty — contact us today to schedule a showing or sea trial before it's gone!
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Based on 8 reviews from across the web
Our owners come to the 222 XE primarily for wake sports, and most find it delivers on that promise. Wakeboarding gets consistent praise, and the jet propulsion setup draws real appreciation: no lower unit to worry about, a very shallow draft, and a clean transom entry that makes getting in and out of the water easy. A few owners specifically chose the XE configuration over simpler trims because they wanted surf-ready capability built in, without hauling extra gear every session.
Top speed comes up in owner conversations, and the picture varies depending on load and conditions. Lightly loaded, some owners report reaching speeds well into the low-to-mid 50s. With more passengers and fuel aboard, speeds come down noticeably, and a couple of owners found that range more modest than they expected given the 400 hp twin-engine setup. Wakesurfing without added ballast is another area where expectations vary: getting a quality surf wave typically requires supplemental ballast beyond the stock setup.
The dual-throttle docking control gets a quiet thumbs-up from owners who use it regularly, and several appreciate the overall simplicity of the jet drivetrain for long-term reliability. The main recurring gripe is the stock subwoofer, which a number of owners find underwhelming straight from the factory.
Yes, wakeboarding is where our owners report the most satisfaction. It handles a full afternoon of pulling riders without complaint.
You can, but most of our owners find you need somewhere between 700 and 1,200 lbs of supplemental ballast to get a surf wave worth riding.
The stock subwoofer is a common early upgrade. Several owners found the output more modest than expected and replaced it fairly quickly after purchase.
The XE comes configured for wake sports out of the box, which our owners appreciate because it eliminates the need to haul and set up extra gear every trip.
Jet propulsion means no lower unit to damage in shallow water, a very shallow draft of just 1.6 inches, and a clear transom that makes water entry and exit simple and safe.
Our owners find it genuinely helpful. A few mentioned using single throttle when cruising and switching to dual throttle specifically when maneuvering into a slip.
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