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The 2026 Yamaha AR250 is one of the most capable and exhilarating jet boats on the water today, and this Gray beauty is available at invoice pricing — making it an exceptional opportunity for savvy buyers in the Knoxville area. Stretching 24.5 feet with a generous 102-inch beam, the AR250 delivers the wide, stable platform you want for a full day on the lake with family and friends, whether you're pulling wakeboarders, tubers, or simply cruising in style.
Under the hood, twin Yamaha 1.9L 200HP engines combine for a thrilling 400 total horsepower, giving you the responsive, jet-powered performance Yamaha is legendary for — no propeller to worry about, just clean, confident power every time you hit the throttle. With a 75-gallon fuel capacity, you can spend more time on the water and less time at the pump, making longer adventures on Tennessee's beautiful lakes entirely practical.
Priced at $72,898 — at invoice — this AR250 represents outstanding value in the bowrider jet boat segment. Yamaha's 2026 model brings the latest refinements in comfort, technology, and build quality, backed by the reliability the brand has earned over decades of marine engineering. Don't miss your chance to own this stunning Gray AR250; contact us today before it's gone!
Based on 15 reviews from across the web
Our owners generally enjoy the AR250 as a versatile watersports platform. It handles wakeboarding, wake surfing, and casual cruising well, and the twin 1.9L engines in the 2024 and newer models deliver noticeably more power and significantly less noise and vibration than the earlier 1.8L units. Owners stepping up from older Yamaha jet boats tend to notice the improvement right away.
Top speed is a common topic among our owners, and the numbers vary depending on load and conditions. Lightly loaded, our owners have seen speeds in the low-to-mid 50s; with a full crew, expect the mid-40s. Fuel economy at cruising speeds sits around 2.4 to 2.5 mpg for most, though frequent wide-open-throttle use brings that down. The AR250 sits at the more accessible end of the Yamaha 25-foot lineup, and a few owners note the display and color options are more basic compared with higher trim levels.
Overall, ownership feedback is positive. The boat rides well, the jet drive suits families with kids in the water, and the spacious layout with generous storage gets consistent praise. A small number of owners have flagged minor early issues, with dealer support generally helping to work through them.
With a full crew aboard, our owners typically see speeds in the mid-40s mph. Lightly loaded with two people, the newer 1.9L-equipped boats have reached the low-to-mid 50s.
At a steady cruising pace around 30 mph, our owners average roughly 2.4 to 2.5 mpg. Frequent wide-open-throttle use can bring that lifetime average down closer to 2.0 mpg.
Yes, it's a strong fit for both. Our owners who wakesurf and wakeboard behind it consistently enjoy it, and the jet drive keeps the area behind the boat clear of a propeller.
Owners who upgraded from earlier models notice the 1.9L is meaningfully quicker off the line, quieter at cruising speed, and produces far less vibration throughout the boat.
The AR250 sits at the more accessible end of the range. The display and feature set are more basic than the 252S and above, but most of our owners feel the core experience covers everything they need.
A small number of owners have noted the dash-mounted screen can occasionally need re-seating, and the phone holder placement can expose devices to direct sun. Early engine warning lights have come up for a few owners, though our service team has worked through those diagnostics with them.
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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