The Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport 2022 vs Yamaha LX210 2005 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport 2022 measures 24,6 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 22,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Yamaha LX210 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport 2022 tips the scales at 4 782 lbs — 4 567 lbs more than the Yamaha LX210 2005 at 215 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 270 hp, the Yamaha LX210 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport 2022's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport 2022 carries 111 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Yamaha LX210 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.