Yamaha 242L

Highlighting the stylishly-assertive profile of this luxury craft is a bold, forward-swept folding tower, while at the heart of this cruiser are twin 1.8 liter Yamaha Marine engines, engineered for maximum reliability, fuel efficiency and breath-taking performance. Yamaha's flagship 242 Limited delivers a truly indulgent boating experience.

Powering the 24-foot-long 242 Limited is a pair of 1.8L inline four-cylinder engines (1812cc x 2) that are purpose built by Yamaha for the marine industry. The power rolls on smooth and fast, delivering a time to plane of 2.5 seconds with minimal bowrise. Time to 30 mph was a ripping 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of 51.8 mph as it hit its top rpm of 7800.