Pretoria Yamaha AR240 Launch
Bronkhorstspruitbaai, about an hour’s drive from Pretoria, has a perennial holiday atmosphere about it and is the perfect setting to enjoy a day on the dam with family and friends.
Pierre and the friendly guys at Pretoria Yamaha Boating and Accessories invited ShowMe Pretoria to a day of fun-in-the-sun on the 10th of February 2013 for an exclusive launch of their AR240 High Output Jet Boat.
Boarding the craft immediately brought a sense of excitement as we were greeted by spacious and comfortable seating. The skipper gently took us past the wake-free zone and we were all surprised how quiet the inboard engines were purring. Rance, the Yamaha Sales executive, gave us some of the boat’s specs. Then without much fanfare, the skipper pushed to thrust lever and the twin 4 cylinder engines howled, surging the boat forward, out of the hole and within seconds she was on plane.
The accompanying screaming of the newbies on board indicated to the smiling skipper that the power on tap had the desired effect. To demonstrate the turning capability of the AR240, the boat was turned on a dime into its own wake and we were treated to a few wave jumps. Fresh air gushing in our faces and the boat slicing through the slightly choppy waters with graceful aplomb made for a memorable afternoon.
Just one question, to order an AR240, where do we sign?
Visit Pretoria Yamaha or go to at 57 Lavender Road West, Annlin West, Pretoria for more information on the AR240 High Output Jet Boat.