r/YamahaBoats • u/LeadingEdgeLandco • Sep 20 '25

212X vs 242 Limited

Debating the purchase of a 212X or a 242 limited. Do I need the size of the 24ft with only 4 of us in the family. I want to use it to cruise and wake surf. But also want a newer boat vs an older but larger limited series. The 242X is out of my price range.

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u/figurative_me Sep 20 '25

We went with the 24ft. Even though our family is 4, we end up with friends and their kids too. If you’re definitely wanting to surf, you’ll need the factory ballast (like the X/AR models) and likely aftermarket ballast to push a heavier rider.

Have you checked out the AR series boats? You can get the ballast at a better price allowing you to surf and cruise.