SOUTH BAY - 224 RS - For Sale

The 224 RSfromSOUTH BAYis a versatilemotor yachtin thepontoon classbuilt around a robustaluminum hull. With a 23 ft (7.24 m) LOA, 8 ft (2.59 m) beam, and a single Mercury gas/petrol engine, it’s a practical day‑boating choice available through Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 224 RS

Choose the 224 RSif you value:

• A manageable footprint: 23 ft (7.24 m) LOA and 8 ft (2.59 m) beam
• The open, social platform of a pontoon layout
• Straightforward ownership with a single Mercury gas/petrol engine
• Durable construction with a aluminum hulland aluminum deck
• Personalized brokerage guidance from Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales

Features of the Model

• Category: a motor yachtin thepontoon class
• Construction: aluminum hulland aluminum deck
• Propulsion: 1 x Mercury; Fuel: Gas/Petrol
• Dimensions for easy handling: LOA 23 ft (7.24 m); Beam 8 ft (2.59 m)

Technical Specifications

• Builder: SOUTH BAY
• Model: 224 RS
• Category: motor yacht; Subclass:pontoon; Hull:aluminum
• LOA: 23 ft (7.24 m)
• Beam: 8 ft (2.59 m)
• Engine: 1 x Mercury
• Fuel: Gas/Petrol
• Deck material: Aluminum

Pricing and Ordering

Price on request. For current availability and an individualized quote on the 224 RSbySOUTH BAY, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will assist with viewing arrangements and a smooth purchase process.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 224 RS? A: It’s amotor yachtin thepontoon segmentwith a durablealuminum hull.

Q: What are the key dimensions of the 224 RS? A:LOAis 23 ft (7.24 m) andBeamis 8 ft (2.59 m), offering confident handling and dockside convenience.

Q: What engine and fuel does it use? A: The model is equipped with 1 x Mercurygas/petrolengine for simple, efficient operation.

Q: What are the hull and deck materials? A: Hull:aluminum;Deck: Aluminum.

Q: How do I order or schedule a viewing? A: Reach out to Andrey Shestakovand the team atShestakov Yacht Salesto discuss price, timing, and logistics for the224 RSbySOUTH BAY.

Owner Experience Review

Owners position the 224 RSfromSOUTH BAYas an easy choice for family day cruising and sandbar meetups, with layouts that also suit weekend entertaining and casual freshwater fishing. With the tritoon/performance package, many use it for towing and general watersports. On the water, feedback centers on confident handling and a smooth, stable feel on lakes and other inland waters; several owners add a practical note to mind strong side winds, as a tritoon can get pushed around. Performance noticeably improves with higher-hp outboards—owners commonly reference Yamaha 150, Mercury 200, or Mercury 250 setups for quicker acceleration.

Comfort is a recurring theme. Listings and rental notes call out a comfort-first layout with plush loungers and high-back captain’s chairs, while owners praise the roomy seating, generous legroom, and deep under-seat storage for gear and coolers. The LE layout is frequently described as family-friendly for groups around 8–12, and buyers who cross-shopped report that seat comfort was a deciding factor versus alternatives.

Long-term impressions often highlight the composite deck and under-seat structure. Dealers promote a 7‑year transferable warranty and a lifetime (original owner) deck/chassis warranty, which owners cite as reducing rot-related worries; several report that the composite construction has kept things looking fresh with minimal care. Routine upkeep follows the chosen outboard brand (Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki), and owner forums don’t flag any widespread engine issues tied to the hull. One owner neatly summarized the under-seat area as “reasonably bulletproof” thanks to the aluminum framing over the composite deck.

Pros and Cons

• Confident handling with a smooth, stable feel on lakes and inland waters.
• Comfort-first layout with plush loungers, high-back captain’s chairs, and generous under-seat storage.
• Composite deck and structure earn praise for durability and warranties that ease rot-related worries.
• Side winds can push a tritoon around, so attention is needed when docking or drifting.
• Acceleration and watersports pull depend on higher-hp outboards; lower power feels more modest.
• Towing and wake performance typically require the tritoon/performance package rather than a base setup.

Comparison with Other Models