2019 Yamaha 20 HP F20LWPB Outboard Motor

Console rigging suits the 2019 Yamaha F20LWPB, which steers through remote mechanical cables rather than a tiller handle. A 20-inch shaft carries 20 hp from two cylinders, and the starter offers both an electric button and a manual backup; new, fuel-injected at 432cc, it weighs 130 lbs and runs a 5000-to-6000 rpm full-throttle band.

Before you order

Because steering and shift run through cables to a console rather than a tiller handle, check that the boat's existing remote-control rigging is compatible before ordering. Separately, this engine's 20-inch shaft is a fixed factory dimension, so the transom should be measured ahead of time rather than guessed at.

Who it suits

A console-rigged boat that still carries a pull cord as backup gives the owner one less thing to worry about if the battery or its wiring ever lets go. That flexibility costs a little weight and complexity compared with an electric-only or manual-only version of the same engine.

Living with remote controls

Expect binnacle-style throttle and shift at the helm rather than a handle at the motor itself, which suits a boat already laid out for console steering. Routing those cables cleanly during install goes a long way toward smooth, low-effort shifting later on.

Common questions

Does this need a battery? For electric start, yes, though the manual backup does not. What is the shaft length? 20 inches. What is the warranty? 3 years.