Category: Yamaha
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Wireless Controller Enhances Yamaha’s Helm Master EX System
Wireless Controller Enhances Yamaha’s Helm Master EX System Captains can move about the deck while maintaining control of the Helm Master EX joystick, autopilot, and Man Overboard systems. Courtesy Yamaha Outboards Yamaha’s optional new wireless controller expands the versatility of the enhanced Yamaha Helm Master EX Full Maneuverability system. By integrating a first-of-a-kind wireless controller…
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2025 Boat of the Year: Yamaha CrossWave
2025 Boat of the Year: Yamaha CrossWave In 2025, Yamaha created a brand-new category with the CrossWave as the sole entry. Courtesy Yamaha Watercraft Group Boating’s Boat of the Year is the Yamaha CrossWave. When deciding which boat to award the honor of Boat of the Year, we consider the boat’s construction, its design, propulsion…
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Boat Test: 2026 Yamaha CrossWave
Boat Test: 2026 Yamaha CrossWave The CrossWave provides a stable platform whether riding or fishing. Courtesy Yamaha Watercraft Group Visit Yamaha Build Your Yamaha Find a Yamaha Dealer Overview If Yamaha’s new CrossWave WaveRunner wore clothes, it would sport an AFTCO fishing shirt over Gill boardshorts and Grundéns flip-flops. The CrossWave challenges the very notion…
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Single vs. Twin Outboards
Single vs. Twin Outboards The Contender 24S is a versatile boat, well-suited for this comparison. Courtesy Contender Boats Contender Boats is known for tournament sport-fishing boats, but the company describes its 24S center-console as “a great day-tripping boat” that fishes well but also serves families and divers. After several sea trials on the upper and…
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2025 Yamaha 255 XD
2025 Yamaha 255 XD Visit Yamaha Build Your Yamaha Find a Yamaha Dealer Yamaha long ago cemented the jet drive as a reliable, performance-minded alternative to prop-driven power. Models like the 255 XD now prove jet drives as safe, versatile choices for wakesurfing. Combining the layout of a family-friendly bowrider with the latest wake tech…
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Must-See Engines at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Must-See Engines at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Whether you’re looking at a new boat or looking to repower, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is packed with excellent choices on display and in the water. Here are some of the highlights to check out. Read Next: Must-See Marine Electronics at the Fort Lauderdale…