The Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 vs Yamaha Boats SX195 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 measures 24,6 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Yamaha Boats SX195 2023 at 19,5 feet (2023). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 tips the scales at 4 149 lbs — 1 715 lbs more than the Yamaha Boats SX195 2023 at 2 434 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 Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Yamaha Boats SX195 2023 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Yamaha Boats SX195 2023 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha Boats 252S 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Yamaha Boats SX195 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.