Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H

Yamaha’s 255 FSH Sport H blends the most comfortable amenities from the company’s popular jetboat lineup with a big-water hull to create a fast, sporty and versatile runabout that’s ideal for the Great Lakes.

The 255 neatly grafts Yamaha’s popular runabout seating into an otherwise open floorplan, with twin forward-facing bow lounges up front, a forward-facing bench at the stern and aft-facing transom seats on the swim platform. There’s a wet storage compartment at the stern for stowing gear like swim fins and goggles, and you’ll find stainless steel drink holders throughout.

The main cockpit includes thoughtful touches like snap-in, teak-style Marine Mat decking and an adjustable leaning post with flip-up bolsters and dedicated cooler storage beneath. A standard T-top offers relief from the mid-day sun, while the helm provides 7- and 12-inch touchscreen displays, push-button start and stop, and a Helm Master EX joystick for fingertip docking control.

“The Yamaha 255 FSH H is a remarkable boat that is loaded with standard features such as its confidence-building joystick control,” says Rod Bensz of B&E Marine in Michigan City, Indiana. “I love the boat’s performance, being able to cruise at 30 mph in a chop with its 20-degree deadrise, and top-end speed of about 55 mph at wide-open. Its twin jet propulsion system leaves plenty of space on the transom to allow easy access to the water without having outboard engines in the way.”

Anglers in the family will appreciate the insulated fishbox, multiple rod holders, in-gunnel rod storage, a transparent cockpit baitwell and a trolling motor mount.

Further amenities include an electric raw water washdown system and folding jump seats. A dedicated anchor locker, front console seat and lockable console storage all come standard.