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Outboard Engines Outboard Engines Engine Comparison Compare engines side by side XTO Offshore V8 5.6L 450 / 425 hp 350 - 150 hp V6 4.3L 350 hp V6 4.2L 300 / 250 / 225 hp In-line 4 200 / 150 hp 115 - 30 hp 115 / 90 / 75 hp 70 / 60 / 50 hp 40 / 30 hp 25 - 2.5 hp 25 / 20 / 15 hp 9.9 - 8 hp 6 / 4 / 2.50 hp V MAX SHO V6 4.2L 250 / 225 / 200 hp In-line 4 175 / 150 / 115 / 90 hp Jet Drive/High Thrust Jet Drive High Thrust Rigging & Controls Rigging & Controls Helm Master® EX Next generation boat control system All Rigging Controls, Displays, Gauges & Switches Rigging Selector Find what works with your system Powermatched® The confidence of Yamaha rigging Props & Accessories Props & Accessories Propellers A propeller for every hp & application Prop Selector The right prop for your application Accessories Shop Yamalube® and boating accessories Owner Center Owner Center Performance Bulletins Test data on outboard boat packages Videos Featured videos and playlists Owner’s Manuals Search for manuals by year/model Siren Connected Boat® App Track essential maintenance information Siren Marine® Smart boat monitoring and security Get to know your Yamaha Consumer Price List FAQs Factory Financing Outboard Parts Yamalube Catalogs Service Campaigns Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Matters An online outboard maintenance resource Extended Service Reliable coverage beyond your warranty Get to know your Yamaha Find a Dealer Siren Connected Boat® App Find a Dealer Have a Dealer Contact Me Blue Life Community Events Email Signup MENU Sign Up Maintenance Matters® A Simple Guide for the longevity of your Outboard Why Maintenance? Maintenance Schedules Capacities & Specs Receive A Brochure Engine Oil & Lube Lower Unit Fuel & Fuel System Power Trim & Tilt Electrical System Corrosion Prevention Extended Storage Propeller Solutions External Appearance Additional Tasks PROTECTION AND PEACE OF MIND Why Maintenance? Benefits & Basics Pro Maintenance Why Maintenance? Benefits & Basics Pro Maintenance Why Maintenance? From their painstaking design to their meticulous construction, Yamaha outboards are manufactured to provide you with years of enjoyment. But high load, high-RPM operation, extreme temperatures and humidity, saltwater, sun, even long periods of non-use can all exact a heavy toll. Regular maintenance is important in helping your outboard meet the demands of these challenging environments, and only you can make sure it happens. Benefits of Maintenance Spending a relatively small amount of time making sure your outboard is in proper condition is simple to do, and: You’ll have more hours of trouble-free enjoyment on the water. You’ll preserve your investment with a higher resale value. Your boat will be ready when you are. It’s easier and costs less to maintain than repair. Yamaha dealers stand ready to help. So what are the basics? Keep your outboard ready to run with basic maintenance like: Changing engine and lower unit oils every 100 hours Regularly flushing with fresh water Replacing fuel filters periodically Helping to prevent corrosion Professional Maintenance Outboard maintenance doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive. Whether you do it all yourself or have one of approximately 2,000 authorized Yamaha Marine dealers do parts of it for you, we’re committed to helping you maintain your outboard in a way that’s easy to do and easy to understand. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 4-Stroke Schedule 2-Stroke Schedule 4-Stroke Schedule 2-Stroke Schedule Your boat and outboard at your fingertips. The Siren Connected Boat App Dealer-completed service. DIY maintenance. Track it all with the Siren Connected Boat app. It puts a full maintenance history at your fingertips. Plus, you can remotely monitor and control critical boat systems and security, and more when properly equipped. Learn more about our free app CAPACITIES & SPECS Select Engine XF450 XF425 F350C F300 (4.2L) F200 F200 (i4) F175 (i4) F150 (i4) F115 F90 F75 F70 F60 F50 F40 F30 F25 F20 F15 F9.9 F8 F6 F4 F2.5 VF250 VF225 VF200 VF175 VF150 VF115 F60 (High Thrust) F50 (High Thrust) F25 (High Thrust) F9.9 (High Thrust) F150 (Jet) F115 (Jet) F90 (Jet) F60 (Jet) F40 (Jet) F250 (4.2L) F225 (4.2L) VF90 F350 Please select the engine type and model number to view the engine’s capacities and specifications. 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