Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 vs Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 vs Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 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 Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Yamaha WaveRunner EX Limited 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 carries 34 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 Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 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 Exciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer 1999 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeYamaha
Makenot available
ModelExciter 270 XP w/galvanized trailer
Modelnot available
Model Year1999
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,690 lbs. (768 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg766.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.169
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet123.6
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Length overall - Detail123.60 ft
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters37.67
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches1483
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard2 engines, (1131 cc), 3-Cylinder, 2-Stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Impeller3-Blade, Stainless Steel (16.5 pitch)
Impellernot available
Jet pump155 mm Axial Flow Single Stage with Reverse
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel system(3) Mikuni Super BN 44 per Engine
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l) Reserve 7 gal. (27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13.2
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
BatteryMarine Grade Group 24
Batterynot available
LubricationOil Injection
Lubricationnot available
Oil capacity - Detail3
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Liters11.36
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Storage131 gal. (498 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity930 lbs. (423 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower