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Yamaha AR190

19.2ft jet, built 2012–present. Primary use: freshwater.

Typical used values

Model yearUsed asking rangeMedianConfidence
2012 $17,500 – $22,000 $20,000 low
2019 $29,000 – $36,000 $32,500 med
2026 $45,500 – $55,000 $50,500 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 Wear ring and impeller damage from shallow-water debris ingestion — the universal jet-boat consumable. Inspect through the cleanout port.
  • Low Low-speed steering authority is inherently limited on single-engine jets; test docking in wind before assuming it suits a novice operator.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  1. Inspect impeller and wear ring clearance through the cleanout tray.
  2. Check the jet pump intake grate for rock damage and bent vanes.
  3. Verify hours via Yamaha diagnostic pull, not just the dash display.

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 (85/100)

The best-selling jet boat in America. Single TR-1 powerplant is cheap to run and trusted, and the sub-$45K price band has the deepest buyer pool in watersports.

Yamaha AR190 FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Yamaha AR190?
Typical asking range for a 2019 Yamaha AR190 is roughly $29,000–$36,000 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 AR190?
  • Inspect impeller and wear ring clearance through the cleanout tray.
  • Check the jet pump intake grate for rock damage and bent vanes.
  • Verify hours via Yamaha diagnostic pull, not just the dash display.
Is the Yamaha AR190 a good boat?
The best-selling jet boat in America. Single TR-1 powerplant is cheap to run and trusted, and the sub-$45K price band has the deepest buyer pool in watersports. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 85.

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