Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha AR210 2007 vs Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha AR210 2007 vs Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 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 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 tips the scales at 327 lbs — 299 lbs less than the Yamaha AR210 2007 at 28 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 2007 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 carries 50 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Yamaha AR210 2007. 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 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Yamaha AR230 High Output 2009 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha AR210 2007 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 AR230 High Output 2009 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
ModelAR230 High Output
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
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. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail3,270 lbs. (1,483 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1483.25
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.327
Length - Meters6.47
Length - Meters7
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.47 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches276
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard2-engines, 1,052 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine/s standard1,052 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke high output Yamaha marine
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Jet pump155 mm axial flow
Jet pump155 mm high-pressure
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 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
Operational Info
Storage70.6 cu. ft
Storage675 gal. (2,557 l)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (734 kg)
Maximum capacity1,799 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee