Yamaha V6 Offshore 4.2L · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F225 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F225 is the 225 hp rating of the 4.2-liter V6 Offshore and runs on 87-octane fuel. Unlike the F300 and F250 it is a mechanical-control engine only, with no digital controls or Helm Master EX, and Yamaha suggests it for 20-foot deck boats and deep-Vs. Yamaha's spec table lists 25- and 30-inch shafts while its feature list says 25-inch only, so we confirm the shaft when we quote.
- Horsepower
- 225 hp
- Engine type
- V6
- Displacement
- 4.2L
- Shaft length
- 25" - 30"
- Weight †
- 250 kg (551 lbs) - 254 kg (562 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha F225
specs, as Yamaha lists them.
Specs and features: Yamaha, read from yamahaoutboards.com and Yamaha's Engine Comparison tool on 2026-10-05. Yamaha can change a model by model year; we confirm the exact engine when we quote.
| Weight † | 250 kg (551 lbs) - 254 kg (562 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | V6 |
| Displacement | 4.2L |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 96mm (3.78 x 3.78 in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 225hp at 5500 rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 50 - 70 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 87 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 24 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | LFR6A-11 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.3/6.0L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 1.75:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 25" - 30" |
| Degree of Tilt | 67° |
| Degree of Trim | -3° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | 28.5" |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 32° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | Limited 3-Year Pleasure, 3-Year Government, 1-Year Commercial |
† Weight refers to shortest shaft length, and is measured without motor oil, gearcase oil and propeller (except models 25 hp and under, which include a standard propeller). All Jet model weights include the jet pump assembly (weight estimated).
Rigging
Shaft lengths, controls
and Helm Master EX.
Shaft lengths
Yamaha lists: 25" - 30"
We confirm the right shaft for your transom before we quote.
Controls
- Mechanical Controls (compatible)
- Helm Master® EX (not available)
- Digital Controls (not available)
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle (not available)
Gauges
- Digital and Analog Gauges (compatible)
- CL5 Touchscreen Display (not available)
Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the F225.
Propellers Yamaha names for the F225
- Yamaha Saltwater Series II HPFrom Yamaha's description: Designed for V6 F200 to F300.
- TURBO OFFSHORE IFrom Yamaha's description: For 200-300 hp V6 offshore boats, single or multiple engines.
- TURBO OFFSHORE IIFrom Yamaha's description: For 200-300 hp V6 offshore boats, single or multiple engines.
F225 model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F225XB | Remote mechanical | Gray |
Model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list. Ask us which code fits your boat; we confirm it when we quote.
Features
What's built into
the F225.
- 225 hp 4.2-liter V6; runs on 87-octane fuel.
- 25-inch shaft only.
- 50-amp alternator.
- Mechanical controls only; suggested for 20-foot deck boats and deep-Vs.
- Multi-point electronic fuel injection with electronically controlled throttle valves.
- Six sensors feed the ECM air and engine data for continuous adjustment.
- Plasma-fused sleeveless cylinders allow larger bores without larger outer dimensions.
- Variable Camshaft Timing improves hole shot and mid-range acceleration.
- Pairs with the Saltwater Series II HP propeller, which uses the Shift Dampener System.
- TotalTilt: double-tap the trim button for a full tilt up or down.
- Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust improves reverse bite below 2500 RPM.
Repower
Repowering with the F225
at Coastal Marine.
Coastal Marine is an Elite Yamaha dealer and an authorized Yamaha Repower Center on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. A repower with the F225 takes the old or worn-out outboard off a sound hull, of any make, and puts the new Yamaha on, with the controls, gauges and rigging the new setup needs. Warranty work on the Yamaha power we install is authorized in-house.
We don't post engine prices. Tell us the boat, what's on the transom now and roughly how many hours it has, and we'll quote the F225 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
Ready when you are.
The V6 Offshore 4.2L family
Other engines
in this family.
Common questions
Yamaha F225
questions, answered.
Get a quote
on new Yamaha power.
Tell us the boat, the engines on it now and roughly the hours, and we'll quote the F225 for it. We answer same business day.