Yamaha Midrange 70 to 50 hp · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F60 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F60 is the 60 hp rating of Yamaha's 1.0-liter midrange four, at 247 lb with a 20-inch shaft and a 16-amp alternator. The same engine is also built as the T60 High Thrust and as the F60 Jet, which Yamaha rates at 40 hp at the jet nozzle. It rigs with mechanical controls or the Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
- Horsepower
- 60 hp
- Engine type
- i4
- Displacement
- 1.0L
- Shaft length
- 20"
- Weight †
- 112 kg (247 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha F60
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 † | 112 kg (247 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | i4 |
| Displacement | 1.0L |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 60hp at 5500rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 16 amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | DPR6EB-9 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.1/1.9L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 20" |
| Degree of Tilt | 69° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 40° 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: 20"
We confirm the right shaft for your transom before we quote.
Controls
- Mechanical Controls (compatible)
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle (compatible)
- Helm Master® EX (not available)
- Command Link Plus Digital Controls (not available)
Gauges
- Command Link and Analog Gauges (compatible)
- Command Link Plus Display (not available)
Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the F60.
Propellers Yamaha names for the F60
- Yamaha Talon GPFrom Yamaha's description: For lighter boats with T50 to F115 outboards.
- Yamaha Talon PontoonFrom Yamaha's description: For pontoons, including heavily loaded ones, with T50 to F115 outboards.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F60 · PROD. YEAR '02~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20
F60 model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F60LC | Remote mechanical | Gray |
| F60LC3 | Remote mechanical | Matte Brown |
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 F60.
- 1.0-liter 60 hp midrange.
- 247 lb; 20-inch shaft; 16-amp alternator.
- Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS).
- Also built as the T60 High Thrust and the F60 Jet (40 hp at the jet nozzle).
- Colors per product page: Yamaha gray, pearlescent white and matte brown.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- Warning system limits RPM to 2000 on overheat or low oil pressure.
- Cowling drain and intake labyrinth keep water out of the intake.
- Pressurized wet-sump oiling for the SOHC valvetrain.
- Magnetic drain plug in the lower unit captures metal particles from gear oil.
- Single overhead camshaft for a compact, light powerhead.
- Multi-point EFI.
- TCI microcomputer ignition timing.
- Single throttle valve feeds pulse-tuned long intake tracks.
- Optional Multi-Function Tiller Handle with Variable Trolling RPM Switch (50-RPM steps).
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
- Optional Command Link gauges in square or round styles.
Repower
Repowering with the F60
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 F60 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 F60 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
Ready when you are.
The Midrange 70 to 50 hp family
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Common questions
Yamaha F60
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 F60 for it. We answer same business day.