Yamaha Outboard Motors for Sale: Buy New and Used Yamaha Outboards Online
Buy Yamaha outboards online and get the engine delivered to your driveway, rigged and ready to hang. We sell Yamaha outboard motors across the full range, from tiller-steered midrange fours through to offshore V8s, and every unit ships nationwide on freight. Order by phone or through the product page.
Shop by horsepower if you already know your transom rating. Shop by shaft length if you know your transom height. If you know neither, call us and we will size it against your hull before you buy anything.
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Clear a filter or two, or tell us what you are trying to power and we will find it. We can usually source a configuration inside two weeks.
Buy Yamaha outboards by horsepower
Yamaha builds the midrange better than anyone, and that is where most of our Yamaha outboard sales happen. The F60 and F70 four strokes suit aluminum fishing hulls and light pontoons. Step up to the F115 and F150 and you are into the repower class, where most buyers arrive after an older two stroke finally gives out. Above that, the F200, F250 and F300 cover offshore center consoles, and the 425 XTO Offshore is the V8 you buy when the boat is heavy and the run is long.
High thrust variants matter more than the horsepower number suggests. A high thrust F60 swings a larger diameter prop at lower revs, which is what you want on a heavy pontoon or a displacement sailboat. Ordering a standard gearcase for a heavy hull is the most common mistake we correct before an order ships.
Shop used Yamaha outboards
Used Yamaha outboard motors for sale are the reason most people find this page. A Yamaha four stroke that has been serviced on schedule will run well past 3,000 hours, so buying used is not the compromise it is on other brands. What matters is the service record, not the year badge.
When you shop used Yamaha outboards, check these before you buy:
- Hours pulled from the engine ECU rather than the seller’s estimate. A number written in an ad means nothing.
- Compression across all cylinders, not just a single reading. Uneven compression is the cheapest problem to find and the most expensive to fix later.
- Corrosion at the midsection and the trim rams, which tells you whether the engine lived in salt and how it was flushed.
- Whether the sale includes controls, harness, prop and gauges. A bare powerhead costs far less up front and far more once it is rigged.
We list used Yamaha outboard boat motors for sale with all of that documented, and we will send more photographs of any specific area you ask about before you commit.
Yamaha outboard prices and financing
Yamaha outboard motor prices are driven by hours, rigging and shaft length rather than model year. A 25 inch or 30 inch shaft narrows the buyer pool, so those engines often sell for less than a comparable 20 inch unit. Engines sold complete with binnacle controls and rigging carry a premium that still works out cheaper than buying those parts separately.
Fly by wire engines (Yamaha DEC, and DES on the newer digital electric steering models) cost more to rig into an older boat, because the helm has to match the engine. Mechanical control engines drop straight into most older transoms. Ask us which applies to your boat before you order, because it changes the total cost more than the engine price does.
For yamaha outboard financing, most buyers use a marine lender or a personal loan rather than financing through us. Rates on a used outboard usually run above boat loan rates, since the collateral is portable.
Specifications by class
| Class | Yamaha models | Shaft lengths | Typical use | Control type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 90HP | F60, F70, 90 SHO | 20 inch, high thrust available | Aluminum fishing hulls, pontoons, sailboats | Mechanical, tiller available |
| 115 to 150HP | F115, VF115 VMAX SHO, F150 | 20 and 25 inch | Repowers, bay boats, bass boats | Mechanical and DEC |
| 200 to 250HP | F200, F225, VF250 VMAX SHO | 25 inch | Center consoles, offshore singles | DEC fly by wire |
| 300 to 350HP | F300, F300 DES, F350 | 25 and 30 inch | Offshore singles and twins | DEC and DES |
| 425HP | 425 XTO Offshore | 25 inch | Heavy offshore, twin and triple rigs | DES integrated steering |
Yamaha outboard engine range and variants
The VMAX SHO engines are tuned differently from the standard Yamaha four stroke outboard engine. They rev higher, weigh less and hole shot harder, which is why bass and flats builders spec them. You give up some economy at cruise. If your boat spends its life at wide open throttle, buy the SHO. If it cruises, buy the standard four stroke.
We also sell the Yamaha jet outboard variants for shallow water work, where the jet drive lets you run rivers that would destroy a propeller. Yamaha two stroke outboard motors still turn up in our used stock, and they remain worth buying for light hulls where weight matters more than fuel burn.
Buy Yamaha outboards near me, or have one shipped
We are an online Yamaha outboard dealer shipping nationwide, so searching for yamaha outboards for sale near me is rarely the fastest route to the right engine. Local Yamaha outboard motor dealers carry what they carry. We ship curbside freight with liftgate, crated for the larger engines, and quote delivery by weight and destination at checkout.
Cross shopping is welcome. We also stock Mercury outboard motors and Suzuki outboards for sale, and the 4-stroke outboard motors page compares the range across brands. If you already know the power you need, go straight to Yamaha 150 HP outboards or Yamaha 90 HP outboards.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Yamaha outboards online and have them delivered?
Yes. Order online or by phone and we arrange freight nationwide. Outboards ship curbside with liftgate rather than by parcel carrier, because even a midrange four stroke runs several hundred pounds.
Are used Yamaha outboard engines for sale here inspected before listing?
Every engine is run and tested before it goes up, with hours read from the ECU. We list what we find, including cosmetic damage.
How many hours is too many on a Yamaha outboard?
Service history matters more than the number. A high hour engine with documented servicing is a better buy than a low hour engine that sat unused for years. Sitting does more damage to an outboard than running it.
Do you take trade ins against a Yamaha outboard purchase?
Yes, on running engines with clear title. Send the model, year and hour meter reading for a quote.
What is the difference between Yamaha DEC and DES?
DEC is digital electronic control, Yamaha’s fly by wire throttle and shift. DES adds digital electric steering, which removes the hydraulic steering system entirely. DES engines need a compatible helm, so factor that in before you buy.
Should I buy a Yamaha jet drive outboard?
Only if you run shallow rivers or gravel bars. A jet drive gives up roughly thirty percent of its rated horsepower at the pump and burns more fuel, so buy one for the water you run, not for the spec sheet.