Yamaha just announced that it’s making a new 4.3L V6 Offshore F350 outboard that weighs just 629 pounds and that delivers a powerful 11:1 compression ratio.
The new F350, available for OEM or repowering applications, fits between Yamaha’s F300 and EXT Offshore 425 outboards. It replaces the V8 350 that Yamaha produced from 2007 to 2019, which was popular for its horsepower but had a high power-to-weight ratio. The new V6 F350 comes in at 175 pounds less than the old V8; indeed, Yamaha says the new F350 has the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. It produces 70 amps of alternator power.
New features include a new cowling and port vent for better cooling, better fuel injection, a new crankshaft providing more torque, and a new gearcase. The F350 also has a new safety feature: a flashing light on the back of the motor that shows when the prop is engaged, so that anyone in the water will know to stay clear.
The new outboard is available in 25-, 30-, and 35-inch shafts, and in Yamaha gray, pearlescent white, or new classic white colors. It uses 89 octane fuel.
“Boaters asked for it and we delivered,” said Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha US Marine. “The F350 is the perfect big power, light-weight option for a wide variety of applications.”
Read more at https://yamahaoutboards.com
