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Yamaha 242 Limited S

24ft jet, built 2015–present. Primary use: freshwater.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2015	$38,000 – $50,000	$44,000	low
2021	$62,500 – $80,000	$71,500	med
2026	$89,500 – $114,500	$102,000	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 7%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Medium Jet pump wear-ring and impeller wear, especially if run in shallow/sandy water — common and inspectable.

Source: JetBoaters.net forums
Low Cleanout-tube seals and reverse-bucket cables need periodic service.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Inspect both jet-pump wear rings and impellers for nicks/clearance (sand damage).
Test forward/neutral/reverse buckets and the cleanout tubes.

Typical engines (1)

Yamaha marine jet (1.8L HO, twin) jet · gas · base score 76/100 · high-use ≥ 100 hrs/yr

Yamaha's automotive-derived 1.8L (and TR-1) jet engines are reliable and cheap to maintain. The wear point is the jet pump — wear ring and impeller clearance degrade with hours and especially with sand/shallow-water running.

Inspect wear ring and impeller for clearance/nicks; check cleanout-tube seals and reverse-bucket cables. Flush after saltwater use without fail.

Resale liquidity (78/100)

Best-selling 24-ft jet boat in the US; twin 1.8L Yamaha High Output. Wide, price-aware buyer pool.

Yamaha 242 Limited S FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Yamaha 242 Limited S?

Typical asking range for a 2021 Yamaha 242 Limited S is roughly $62,500–$80,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 7% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Yamaha 242 Limited S?

Inspect both jet-pump wear rings and impellers for nicks/clearance (sand damage).
Test forward/neutral/reverse buckets and the cleanout tubes.

Is the Yamaha 242 Limited S a good boat?

Best-selling 24-ft jet boat in the US; twin 1.8L Yamaha High Output. Wide, price-aware buyer pool. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 78.

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