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 4 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 42 2023 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Yellowfin 40 2013 at 4,0 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
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.105
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail40 ft
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches48
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 - Gal4
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 - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower