Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Yellowfin 40 2013 vs Yellowfin 42 2023: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Yellowfin 40 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 40 2013 carries a rated maximum of 1 050 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 400 gallons in the Yellowfin 40 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 40 2013 and Yellowfin 42 2023 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeYellowfin
Makenot available
Model40
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailRigged: 10,500 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.10500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet40
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail40 ft.
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches480
Length overall - Inches504
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.83 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines3
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha or Mercury
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2161.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal400
Fuel tank capacity - Gal571
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max1,050 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal.
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal10
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower