Yamaha 212X vs SX210

The Yamaha 212X asks $22,000 more at the median ($37,000 against $15,000), measured across 51 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.

Side by side

Yamaha 212X Yamaha SX210
Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. $37,000 $15,000
Typical low (25th pct) $30,000 $12,000
Typical high (75th pct) $45,000 $20,000
Length (median listed) 21.0 ft 21.0 ft
Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. 30 21
States with listings 17 10
Engines we see most Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300)
Known problems on file 0 0
Federal recall campaigns (builder) 47 47
Model years traded 2008–2020 2006–2020
51 distinct boats across both models Updated September 13, 2026

Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.

Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records

Which one suits which buyer

Take the Yamaha 212X if…

  • You want choice: we track 30 of these against 21, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
  • You would rather not travel: listings in 17 states against 10.

Take the Yamaha SX210 if…

  • Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $22,000 less at the median.

Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.

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