Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 vs Yamaha XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 vs Yamaha XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 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 XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 tops out at 310 hp. Engine specs for the Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 carries 41 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022. 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 EX Limited 2022 is rated for 37 passengers, while the Yamaha XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 37 passengers and at 123,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Yamaha XR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail123.60 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.36 m)
Length - Feet123.6
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters37.67
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Inches1483
Length overall - Inches211
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (.3 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (884.7 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.36
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard2 engines, (1176 cc), 3-Cylinder, 2-Stroke, 155 hp Each
Impellernot available
Impeller3-Blade, Stainless Steel (15.2 pitch)
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pump155 mm Axial Flow Single Stage with Reverse
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel system(3) Mikuni Super BN 44 with accelerator pump per Engine
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155.8 l) Reserve 7 gal. (26.6 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max310 hp
Batterynot available
BatteryMarine Grade Group 24
Lubricationnot available
LubricationOil Injection
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storagenot available
Storage322 gal. (1,223.6 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeYamaha
Modelnot available
ModelXR1800 Limited Edition w/galvanized trailer
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2