Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yellowfin 39 2013 vs Yellowfin 42 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yellowfin 39 2013 vs Yellowfin 42 2023 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 Yellowfin 39 2013 carries a rated maximum of 1 400 hp. Engine data for the Yellowfin 42 2023 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Yellowfin 42 2023 carries 571 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Yellowfin 39 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Yellowfin 42 2023 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Yellowfin 39 2013 at 39,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeYellowfin
Makenot available
Model39
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet39.67
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.09
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches476
Length overall - Inches504
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.83 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines3
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail550 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2081.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2161.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal571
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max1,400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 80 gal. Fish box: 530 qt
Storagenot available
Water capacity40 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower