Yamaha has just introduced two new outboards, a 25-horsepower, high-thrust model to power heavier small boats, and a 20-horsepower unit to drive a wide variety of boats, with faster acceleration and better performance under a load.
The new T25 “has the best power-to-weight ratio of all high-thrust 25-horsepower outboards,” said Ben Speciale, president of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “If you have a small but heavy vessel to power this outboard delivers on every level.”
It has electronic fuel injection, variable trolling rpm control, lightweight technology, and the ability to connect to Yamaha’s digital gauges. The T25 comes with a new specially designed, large-diameter, low-pitch prop developed to push large loads in forward or reverse. The new outboard is available in 20- or 25-inch shaft lengths, and with electric or manual start.
The new four-stroke F20 is perhaps of more interest to many recreational boat owners, either to power a dink or a small boat. “The new F20 is an exceptionally strong outboard with the versatility to power a wide variety of boats,” said Speciale. “It delivers faster acceleration and improved boat performance under load, so when it’s time to hit the water, you don’t have to leave anything (or anyone) behind.”
It’s worth noting that the F20 has a new alternator that produces up to 16 amps, fully 60 percent more than previous models, and enough to charge up batteries and run the boat’s electronics. It too comes with a 20- or 25-inch shaft, and electric or manual start. But it also has an optional multifunction tiller control. And it’s portable, with built-in carrying handles and a two-position resting pad. Read more:
