‘24-‘25 255XD What to look out for

[zpaul]

2 issues I had with mine was anchor locker lid opening up randomly. I think Yamaha uses crappy piano hinges that cause this lid to move while hitting waves. Eventually, I will replace those hinges, I believe someone did that on the forum.
Other issue was gelcoat crack on the driver side next to the front window. Dealer did repair it and apparently that crack was pretty deep.
Minor stuff it that subwoofer mounted to close to the floor and sea deck mat doesn't clip properly and backside is always lifted a bit.

 

[Jniemela]

I used a couple of small pieces of weather striping around the head compartment door in response to the rubbing at the top.

Watch out for the triangular piece of trim around the storage compartment behind the captain's chair. I had someone stick a too-big bag in there, and when they pulled it out it pulled the plastic trim which stripped one of the screws. Fixed once, then happened again the next summer. Bad design there.

I've got a 24 255XE and that compartment behind the captain's chair gets wet? Is that supposed to be dry? The hose is connected from the cup holder so I don't see how it can get wet? Have you or anyone seen that?

 

[Stanfna]

I've got a 24 255XE and that compartment behind the captain's chair gets wet? Is that supposed to be dry? The hose is connected from the cup holder so I don't see how it can get wet? Have you or anyone seen that?

I noticed mine was a little damp and I had a couple things mildew between trips. I threw a couple of silica packs from a package I received in there and have not had a problem since.

 

[evilbit]

I have never noticed moisture in there. I assumed that it is supposed to stay dry since it has that "carpet" inside. Will specifically check after the next couple times we go out and report back if there's water/moisture.

 

[Jniemela]

I have never noticed moisture in there. I assumed that it is supposed to stay dry since it has that "carpet" inside. Will specifically check after the next couple times we go out and report back if there's water/moisture.

Thanks. I've looked everywhere to see why its not drying. Not sure if there is water coming in from the tower?? Anyway put a damp rid in there and will see if it dries out now.

 

[anmut]

If you have power where you store your boat, buy a cheap box fan and run it under the cover with your hatches and seats open (prop open the front seats). That way everything is always dry and mildew free when you store and go to use it next.

 

[Igetwet]

So far I haven’t noticed that compartment getting wet. Only have 3hrs on the thing so far tho

 

[Igetwet]

Next major issue I’m delving into is the subwoofer output. It’s next to nothing, like a 1995 cavalier probably has more base.

WHO IN THE F THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO MAKE NON-ADJUSTABLE AMPS??? That leaves little to no troubleshooting ability. Just replace it Yamaha. And c’mon wetsounds, you should be better than this…

And then there’s the 8” range for the Bluetooth connectivity… wtf mates

 

[Igetwet]

Been doing some searching, but if anyone can share a thread where someone has done a complete stereo overhaul on a 255xd or similar please share.

In our big boat, fusion head units, wetsounds amps, JL speakers/sub. Great setup. Actually had to go sit in the big boat on the trailer and crank tunes after listening to terrible Yamaha stereo