The 2024 Yamaha 222 XE is a versatile, high-performance boat that brings serious capability and head-turning style to the water. Dressed in a striking blue hull, this used 222 XE has plenty of life left and represents an exceptional opportunity to own a near-new Yamaha at a compelling price point. Whether you're carving across open water, pulling the family on a tubing run, or simply cruising the lake on a warm Tennessee afternoon, the 222 XE is engineered to deliver a confident, exhilarating ride every time you leave the dock. Located in Knoxville, this boat is perfectly positioned for exploring the stunning lakes and waterways of East Tennessee. Yamaha's reputation for rock-solid reliability and thoughtful engineering shines through in every detail of the 222 XE, making it a smart choice for boaters who want performance they can count on season after season. The bold blue hull doesn't just look great on the water — it signals that this is a boat built with personality and purpose. Priced at $77,500, this 2024 Yamaha 222 XE offers outstanding value for a nearly new model with all the refinement and innovation Yamaha is known for. Don't miss your chance to make it yours — contact us today to schedule a showing or sea trial at our Knoxville location.
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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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