Yamaha SX 192

SX192

POWERFUL. ROOMY. AFFORDABLE. THIS MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT 19-FOOT BOAT.

Assembled in Tennessee, the Yamaha 192 series uses the same fiberglass hull and deck parts as the 190 models. The 1812cc, four-cylinder supercharged engine, which has been offered in Yamaha WaveRunner watercraft since 2008, makes about 30 more horsepower than the 180-horsepower, naturally aspirated version of the same engine thats used in all other Yamaha sport boats.The added power translates to a significant performance boost.The powertrain does offer some nifty features enabled by its drive-by-wire throttle. The first is Cruise Assist, an rpm-based speed control system that will hold any boat speed with the push of a button, and is great for towing because it allows the driver to focus on the water ahead and the action behind the boat, rather than the speedometer. Once set, you can toggle the button up or down through eight clicks to fine-tune boat speed. A second feature, No Wake Mode, can be set at one of five rpm points between 1100 and 2100 rpm (about 2 mph to 5 mph), to maintain a steady speed. It also partially drops the reverse bucket over the jet outlet to create a rudder effect (Yamaha calls Thrust Directional Enhancer) that keeps the boat on course an idea that won Yamaha an Innovation Award in 2013.A key highlight of the 192 series and all Yamaha boat models is the design of the stern lounge area, which has an easy step-through from the cockpit and a flat seating level with padded backrests above the swim platform. A wet stowage compartment here can hold ski line. The cockpit of the SX192 has a U-shaped aft bench with a pair of bucket seats at the consoles, while in the AR192 that bench wraps around all the way to the port console, and theres a single bucket seat at the helm. Stowage below the bench seat is carpeted, which can be tough to keep dry, but the surface below the carpet is rough so it needs to be covered. Most horizontal hatches do have water-drain lips. The ski locker is lined with a rubber mesh material that drains well. A wide door in the walk through offers good access to stowage in the port console, which extends forward below the bow seat. The squared-off shape of the bow maximizes space forward. Yamaha impresses with a nice level of finish and materials for this price range, and the 192 models feel solid in the water. The snappy power and quick steering make it possible to toss this boat around like it was a big watercraft, but its also happy to simply cruise along across the lake. Of course, theres no prop to ding and no outdrive to maintain. The engine is self-draining so off-season storage is a matter of treating the fuel and snugging down the cover. Yamaha makes boating easy, and these new 192 models are a great addition to its line.POWERFUL. ROOMY. AFFORDABLE. THIS MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT 19-FOOT BOAT.Assembled in Tennessee, the Yamaha 192 series uses the same fiberglass hull and deck parts as the 190 models. The 1812cc, four-cylinder supercharged engine, which has been offered in Yamaha WaveRunner watercraft since 2008, makes about 30 more horsepower than the 180-horsepower, naturally aspirated version of the same engine thats used in all other Yamaha sport boats.The added power translates to a significant performance boost.The powertrain does offer some nifty features enabled by its drive-by-wire throttle. The first is Cruise Assist, an rpm-based speed control system that will hold any boat speed with the push of a button, and is great for towing because it allows the driver to focus on the water ahead and the action behind the boat, rather than the speedometer. Once set, you can toggle the button up or down through eight clicks to fine-tune boat speed. A second feature, No Wake Mode, can be set at one of five rpm points between 1100 and 2100 rpm (about 2 mph to 5 mph), to maintain a steady speed. It also partially drops the reverse bucket over the jet outlet to create a rudder effect (Yamaha calls Thrust Directional Enhancer) that keeps the boat on course an idea that won Yamaha an Innovation Award in 2013.A key highlight of the 192 series and all Yamaha boat models is the design of the stern lounge area, which has an easy step-through from the cockpit and a flat seating level with padded backrests above the swim platform. A wet stowage compartment here can hold ski line. The cockpit of the SX192 has a U-shaped aft bench with a pair of bucket seats at the consoles, while in the AR192 that bench wraps around all the way to the port console, and theres a single bucket seat at the helm. Stowage below the bench seat is carpeted, which can be tough to keep dry, but the surface below the carpet is rough so it needs to be covered. Most horizontal hatches do have water-drain lips. The ski locker is lined with a rubber mesh material that drains well. A wide door in the walk through offers good access to stowage in the port console, which extends forward below the bow seat. The squared-off shape of the bow maximizes space forward. Yamaha impresses with a nice level of finish and materials for this price range, and the 192 models feel solid in the water. The snappy power and quick steering make it possible to toss this boat around like it was a big watercraft, but its also happy to simply cruise along across the lake. Of course, theres no prop to ding and no outdrive to maintain. The engine is self-draining so off-season storage is a matter of treating the fuel and snugging down the cover. Yamaha makes boating easy, and these new 192 models are a great addition to its line.