Yamaha VMAX engines

Cost $15,000 to $23,000 used

Years 2018 to 2025

Yamaha V MAX SHO motors are high-performance four-stroke outboards designed for speed, efficiency, and light weight, featuring models from 90 to 250 horsepower. Key models like the VF115 SHO and VF250 SHO utilize advanced 16-valve DOHC, four-cylinder or 4.2L V6 designs to deliver superior hole shot and top-end speed for fishing boats, with no need for two-stroke oil.

Key Features of Yamaha V MAX SHO Motors:

Models: The V MAX SHO lineup includes the VF90, VF115, VF150, VF175, and V6 4.2L 250hp.
Performance: These engines provide high-speed, high-torque performance for bass, walleye, and bay boats. The 115 HP model is recognized as the lightest in its class and capable of speeds over 50 mph.
Technology: Features include EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection), DOHC (Double Overhead Cam), and Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) on larger models.
Efficiency & Weight: As four-strokes, they are quieter, fuel-efficient, and eliminate the need for an onboard oil tank, freeing up boat space.
Design: They feature a lightweight, sleek, and compact design with options for 25-inch shafts.

Specific Model Highlights:

VF115/VF90: Feature 1.8-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engines with high-output charging.
VF150/VF175: 2.8L I4 engines with Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT), providing a 2.0:1 gear ratio.
V6 4.2L (250HP): Designed for maximum power in a 4.2-liter V6 configuration.