2017 Yamaha F225 4.2L Offshore Digital Outboard Motor

Running Yamaha's digital electronics, this 2017 outboard puts 225 hp through a 4.2-liter, 60-degree V6, pulling 70 amps from its alternator while the dry scale lands at 562 lbs on its 25-inch shaft, one of the lighter picks in this larger-displacement V6 lineup.

Controls and steering

A digital helm and matching console wiring are needed for this trim, since it skips cable-and-lever controls entirely; retrofitting an older boat for digital control after the fact is rarely worth the cost compared with choosing the mechanical version instead. The compression ratio here runs 10.3:1, and the gear set reduces at 1.75:1.

Saltwater durability

With a filter in place this block takes 6.3 liters of oil, 6.0 liters bare, fed by DOHC injection with variable camshaft timing and electric starting. Features such as sacrificial anodes, a water-cooled rectifier, and forged pistons are aimed at a full season of saltwater running without major upkeep, and the tilt range on this trim tops out at 67 degrees. Boats moving up from a smaller block onto this one usually need little beyond a transom check and a fresh set of control cables.

Warranty here runs three years of pleasure coverage, matching that for government use, and drops to one year for commercial use. This ships new; confirm your helm wiring and overall rigging with us before ordering.