Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yamaha SX210 2008 vs Yamaha WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yamaha SX210 2008 vs Yamaha WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 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 WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 2022 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Yamaha SX210 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yamaha SX210 2008 carries 50 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Yamaha WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 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 SX210 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Yamaha WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 2022 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Yamaha SX210 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Yamaha SX210 2008 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 WaveRunner GP1800R SVHO 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeYamaha
Makenot available
ModelSX21
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,802 lbs. (1,271 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2802
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail11.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters3.35
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches132
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard1,052 cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Impeller3-blade, stainless steel
Impellernot available
Intake grateEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Intake gratenot available
Jet pump155 mm axial flow
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.2 gal. (190 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters69.65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18.4
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Drive typenot available
Oil capacity - Detail1.1
Oil capacity - Detailnot available
Oil capacity - Liters4.16
Oil capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Storage528 gal. (1,999 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower