2019 Yamaha 25 HP F25LC Outboard Motor

This 2019 Yamaha F25LC is a 25 hp, two-cylinder four-stroke built for remote mechanical steering and a key-turn electric starter, carried on a 20-inch shaft at 141 pounds. It belongs on a boat already wired for console control rather than a tiller handle at the stern.

Who this suits

Console-steered aluminum skiffs, small center consoles and similar craft that already route a steering cable and throttle linkage to the transom are the natural fit. If your boat has never had remote controls installed, budget for that hardware separately, since this motor does not include a tiller as a fallback.

Before you order

Measure from the top of the transom down to the keel line to confirm a 20-inch shaft is correct for your hull, and make sure a battery and ignition wiring can reach the stern for the electric starter.

Powerhead

Two cylinders displace 432cc, fed through electronic fuel injection, with the engine spinning up toward the top end of its rated rpm band as the throttle opens.

After it's mounted

Once installed, keep the battery terminals clean and give the battery a top-up charge before each season; a weak charge is the most common reason an otherwise sound electric-start motor won't turn over on the first trip out.

Common questions

Will this run with a tiller handle? No, it is wired for remote mechanical steering at a console.

Do I need a battery? Yes, starting is electric only on this model, and this unit is new, covered by Yamaha's standard factory terms.