Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha AR210 2006 vs Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha AR210 2006 vs Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Yamaha AR210 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 at 23,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 tips the scales at 3 369 lbs — 3 084 lbs less than the Yamaha AR210 2006 at 285 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 AR210 2006 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 carries 50 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Yamaha AR210 2006. 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 AR210 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha AR210 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha AR210 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Yamaha AR240 High Output 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAR21
ModelAR240 High Output
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,292.7 kg)
Weight - Detail3,369 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - kg1528.15
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.3369
Length - Meters6.47
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.47 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches282
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard2 Engines, 1,052 cc, 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 20-Valve
Engine/s standard1,812 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke twin high output
Impeller3-Blade, Stainless Steel (16.5 pitch)
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Jet pump155 mm Axial Flow Single Stage with Reverse
Jet pump155 mm high-pressure
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (202 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.2 gal. (190 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.2
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Oil capacity - Detail1.1
Oil capacity - Detail1.2
Oil capacity - Liters4.16
Oil capacity - Liters4.54
Oil capacity post textper engine
Oil capacity post textper engine
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha Marine
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Storage70.6 cu. ft
Storage746.5 gal. (2,826 l)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (763.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,799 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee