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For more review, test, performance data, captain reports and more about Yamaha 242 Limited S, go to http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=3211&ref=YT The Yamaha Watercraft Group has brought several innovations to the market with its 2015 240 Series of jet boats which includes the 242 Limited S. One of the items that shined during our test and evaluation was the way in which this model drove and handled. An entirely new hull and deck design along with an “Articulating Keel” delivered a crisp, responsive ride that completely changes the way a boater will look at jet boats. Our report will also look at the Connext Helm Control System, Yamaha’s Quiet Cruise, and her additional key features.
You might be wondering: why mention the airport? What’s so special about it? Well, here’s why. Skiathos, a Greec island at the Sporades islands in the North-West of the Aegan sea, is a relatively small island, yet it has an international airport. And that is exactly what makes it so spectacular. The runway is short and squeezed in between the sea and the built-up area. As a result, aircraft have to approach extremely low. From the water – especially when you’re in the harbour – you see the plane coming straight at you. It flies low over the harbour, sometimes so low that you think it might clip your mast, and then immediately hits the brakes as soon as it touches down on the runway. The first time we experienced this, it really startled us. You hear the sound, look up… and suddenly there’s an aircraft right above you. You rarely see planes flying this low. First there’s a moment of shock, then laughter, and after that you find yourself watching every single landing again 😉. For plane spotters, Skiathos has by now become world-famous. People stand along the road or on the beach to take photos and videos of the landings. We made a video too.
La giornata inizia tra gli sbadigli, perché alle 4:00 si è alzato il vento e la barca ha iniziato a ballare il valzer con le onde. 💃 Così alle 8 suona la sveglia e noi ci alziamo a fatica. Un caffè caldo e via al pc. Un tuffo sarebbe stato un toccasana ma per qualche ragione non l’ho fatto. Giornata di fuoco, tra mail, operatività e call. In più si somma il meteo che annuncia la sua instabilità di fine estate in piena regola. Lunedì è previsto l’arrivo di un forte vento da sud e noi al momento siamo scoperti proprio a sud, con una traversata ionica e una adriatica da fare. Quindi siamo in fase di studio. Partire sabato e correre fino a Brindisi? Attraversare lo Ionio e fermarci a Gallipoli fino alla fine di questa instabilità? Aspettare qui? Insomma, c’è fermento. Di certo non ci mancava l’instabilità meteorologica. Il fresco sotto sotto si, dai. Piumone e tisana calda. Chi se li ricorda più? Prosegue il ritorno verso casa ♥️