Used Yamaha Boats & WaveRunners for Sale: Prices, Models & 2026 Values
How much is a used Yamaha jet boat worth?
Most used Yamaha 19-footers (AR190/SX190) sell for $20,000–$45,000 depending on year and hours; 21-foot twin-engine boats $28,000–$60,000; and 22- to 25-foot 222/252/255 models $65,000–$95,000. The live median asking price on this page comes from current listings.
Yamaha prices right now: 422 priced Yamaha boats listed on US Marine Connection ask $3,999 to $186,249, median $15,599 (live, refreshed hourly). Prices by model · Free appraisal
Yamaha has been building watercraft since the 1960s, but two products define the brand for used buyers in the U.S.: the WaveRunner, which Yamaha introduced in 1986 as the first sit-down personal watercraft, and the jet-drive sport boat line that grew out of it in the late 1990s. Today Yamaha is the best-selling jet boat builder in America, and the AR and SX series (19- to 25-footers powered by one or two Yamaha marine engines driving jet pumps) are everywhere on inland lakes and coastal bays.
Jet power is what makes a Yamaha different from a sterndrive or outboard bowrider. There is no exposed propeller, which is why the boats are so popular with families who tube and wakeboard, the draft is shallow, and the engines are the same reliable four-stroke units found in millions of WaveRunners. The trade-offs are a noisier ride, less low-speed control in wind, and a hull that likes to be flushed after salt water. Priced right, a used Yamaha is one of the most sensible family boats on the market.
What Yamaha boats are worth in 2026
Median asking
$15,599
Lowest
$3,999
Highest
$186,249
Live asking prices from 422 priced Yamaha listings on US Marine Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep, warranty and often a trailer or rigging; a private sale usually settles below the median for an ordinary example. The model ranges below narrow that down.
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What Yamaha is known for
- The WaveRunner — the original sit-down personal watercraft, and still the volume leader
- Jet-drive sport boats (AR190/SX190, AR210/SX210, 222/252/255 series) with no exposed prop
- Yamaha's own four-stroke marine engines (TR-1 and 1.8L) with deep parts and service supply
- Family-first layouts: wakeboard towers, swim platforms, and Connext touchscreens on newer models
Popular used Yamahamodels & prices
Yamaha AR190 / SX190 (19-ft single-engine jet boats)
$20,000–$45,000 usedThe entry point and the best seller. One TR-1 engine, a tower on the AR, and a trailerable package that fits in a garage. Late-model used examples sell within reach of new pricing because demand is so steady.
Yamaha AR210 / SX210 / 212 series (21-ft twin-engine)
$28,000–$60,000 usedTwin engines make these the boats to tow with: more hole-shot, more redundancy, and room for eight. Older 2010s 212X and 212SS models with the 1.8L engines are the value play.
Yamaha 222 / 252 / 255 series (22–25 ft)
$65,000–$95,000 usedThe premium end: 222S, 222XE, 252SE and 255XD with twin 1.8L engines, wet bars, and Connext screens. Near-new examples from dealer stock are the closest thing to a new boat without the first-year depreciation.
Yamaha VX and EX WaveRunners (recreation)
$4,000–$10,000 usedThe VX Cruiser and EX Deluxe are the volume PWC models: three-seaters with the TR-1 engine that run for years on basic maintenance. Hours, hull scrapes, and whether the ride plate has been grounded decide the price.
Yamaha FX, FZR/FZS and GP WaveRunners (performance)
$7,000–$16,000 usedSupercharged 1.8L performance craft. Buyers pay for the supercharger, so records matter: a rebuild is a four-figure job, and the superchargers on 2010s FZR/FZS models have known service intervals.
Ranges are typical asking prices for privately sold and dealer-serviced boats in the U.S.; condition, engine hours, and refit quality move prices substantially.
Live Yamaha model prices, 2026
Every Yamaha model with priced listings on US Marine Connection right now, refreshed hourly. The median is the number to anchor on; the low end is usually the oldest or highest-hour example and the high end a current-year boat with the biggest engine.
| Model | Listed | Years | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO | 35 | 2026–2027 | $21,599 | $21,599 | $22,399 |
| Yamaha VX Cruiser HO with Audio | 29 | 2026 | $15,599 | $15,599 | $18,249 |
| Yamaha VX Cruiser with Audio | 29 | 2026 | $14,399 | $14,599 | $14,599 |
| Yamaha Jetblaster DLX 3-Up | 28 | 2026 | $7,899 | $10,399 | $10,399 |
| Yamaha VX Deluxe with Audio | 27 | 2026 | $14,399 | $14,399 | $14,399 |
| Yamaha VX Limited | 23 | 2026 | $14,599 | $15,199 | $16,699 |
| Yamaha JetBlaster | 21 | 2026 | $8,499 | $8,499 | $12,399 |
| Yamaha VX Limited HO | 20 | 2026 | $16,699 | $16,699 | $16,699 |
| Yamaha JetBlaster DLX 2-Up | 20 | 2026 | $9,499 | $9,499 | $9,499 |
| Yamaha GP HO | 16 | 2026 | $15,699 | $15,699 | $15,699 |
| Yamaha VX-C | 15 | 2020–2026 | $4,999 | $11,099 | $13,749 |
| Yamaha FX SVHO | 13 | 2026 | $20,899 | $20,899 | $20,899 |
Asking prices, not sale prices. Dealer listings include prep and often a trailer; expect a private sale to close below the median for an ordinary example of the same year.
Yamaha boats for sale now
DealerGood Deal2026 Yamaha WaveRunners VX-C
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$13,749
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Dealer2026 Yamaha WaveRunners VX Cruiser HO with Audio
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$18,249
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Dealer2026 Yamaha WaveRunners VX Cruiser HO with Audio
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$18,249
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Dealer2025 Yamaha WaveRunners GP SVHO™ with Audio
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$20,948
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DealerGreat Deal2025 Yamaha WaveRunners VX-C
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$13,249
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DealerGood Deal2025 Yamaha WaveRunners Jetblaster LTD
Miami, FL
Personal watercraft · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$14,448
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DealerGood Deal2025 Yamaha SX250
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$69,988
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DealerGreat Deal2026 Yamaha SX220
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$57,949
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DealerGreat Deal2026 Yamaha SX220
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
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$57,949
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DealerGreat Deal2026 Yamaha SX195
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
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$47,949
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DealerFair Deal2026 Yamaha AR250
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$78,949
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DealerGood Deal2026 Yamaha AR220
Miami, FL
Bowrider / deck boat · New condition
RIVA Motorsports Miami
Nationwide Delivery Available
$61,449
View detailsBuying a used Yamaha: what to check
- Ask for engine hours from the gauge and compare them with the age — around 30–50 hours a season is typical for a jet boat; very low hours on an older hull can mean it sat with stale fuel
- Check the jet pump: pull the intake grate and look for a nicked impeller, worn wear ring, and rope wrapped around the shaft — a rebuilt pump is a common and negotiable expense
- Salt water is the enemy of the intercoolers and cooling passages; if the boat lived on the coast, ask how it was flushed and look for corrosion on the exhaust and clean-out plugs
- On WaveRunners, inspect the hull bottom for grounding damage and the ride plate for scrapes; read the hour meter on the dash and confirm the VIN matches the trailer paperwork
- Twin-engine boats cost roughly twice as much to service each season — price the ownership, not just the purchase
Frequently asked questions
How much is a used Yamaha jet boat worth?
Most used Yamaha 19-footers (AR190/SX190) sell for $20,000–$45,000 depending on year and hours; 21-foot twin-engine boats $28,000–$60,000; and 22- to 25-foot 222/252/255 models $65,000–$95,000. The live median asking price on this page comes from current listings.
How much is a used WaveRunner worth?
Recreation models (VX, EX) typically bring $4,000–$10,000 used; supercharged FX, FZR/FZS and GP models $7,000–$16,000. Hours, hull condition, and a matching trailer set the price within those ranges.
Are Yamaha jet boats good in salt water?
Yes, with discipline. The engines and pumps are aluminum and need a freshwater flush after every saltwater run; many Yamaha owners boat in salt for years. A used boat with a coastal history should show clean cooling passages and no white corrosion on the exhaust and intercooler fittings.
How many hours is a lot for a Yamaha jet boat?
The four-stroke Yamaha engines routinely pass 1,000 hours with maintenance. Most used boats show 100–400 hours; the number matters less than oil changes, pump inspections, and whether the boat was stored dry.
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