2019 Yamaha 20 HP F20SWPB Outboard Motor

Steering on the 2019 Yamaha F20SWPB runs through remote mechanical cables rather than a tiller handle, backed by an electric starter with a manual pull cord in reserve. A 15-inch shaft sits behind 20 hp from two cylinders; new and fuel-injected at 432cc, this one tops 6000 rpm at full throttle with a 5000 rpm floor, weighing 126 lbs.

What to check before buying

Confirm the boat's existing control cables are the remote mechanical type this engine uses before ordering, and compare the transom height to the 15-inch shaft spec separately; a shaft too short for a tall transom will not run at the correct depth.

Who it suits

Owners who use the boat occasionally tend to like having a mechanical fallback behind the electric starter, since a battery left unused for weeks is the most common reason starting fails. The electric-and-manual combination adds a little hardware and weight over a manual-only version of the same motor.

What console rigging looks like

Expect binnacle throttle and shift controls at the helm rather than a tiller handle, wired to work with this motor's remote mechanical steering setup.

Common questions

Is this steered from a console or by tiller? From a console, through remote mechanical cables. Can it start without a battery? Yes, by pull cord. What does it weigh, and what is the warranty? 126 lbs, with a 3-year warranty.