Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha 212X 2008 vs Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha 212X 2008 vs Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Yamaha 212X 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha 212X 2008 carries 50 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 is rated for 42 passengers, while the Yamaha 212X 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha WaveRunner FX Cruiser SVHO 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 42 passengers and at 140,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Yamaha 212X 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeYamaha
Makenot available
Model212X
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,274 lbs. (1,485 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1485.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3274
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet140.9
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail140.90 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters42.95
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches1691
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard1,052 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Impellernot available
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Intake gratenot available
Jet pump155 mm high-pressure axial flow
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.2 gal. (190 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters70.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Drive typenot available
Oil capacity - Detail1.2
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Liters4.54
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity post textper engine
Oil capacity post textnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Storage528 gal. (1,999 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower