Yamaha High Thrust · Virginia Beach
Yamaha T50 High Thrust outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The T50 High Thrust is the 50 hp version of the same 996 cc High Thrust four, sharing the T60's 2.33:1 gear ratio, 20-inch shaft and 262 lb weight. Yamaha suits it to pushing heavy loads such as loaded pontoons, and the Dual Thrust propeller is optional.
- Horsepower
- 50 hp
- Engine type
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 1.0L
- Shaft length
- 20"
- Weight †
- 117kg (262 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha T50 High Thrust
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 † | 117kg (262 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 |
| Displacement | 1.0L |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 50hp @ 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 | 2.1L/1.9L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 2.33:1 |
| 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 Limited Pleasure Boat - 1 Year Limited 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 T50 High Thrust.
Propellers Yamaha names for the T50 High Thrust
- Yamaha Talon SSFrom Yamaha's description: For F70 to F115 and T50/T60 on pontoon, walleye, fiberglass and deep-V boats.
- 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.
- Yamaha Talon SS4From Yamaha's description: Fits F70 to VF115 and T50/T60 K-series (4.25-inch) gearcases; SDS standard.
- Yamaha Dual ThrustFrom Yamaha's description: Comes standard on the T25 and T9.9; an option for the T60 and T50.
- Yamaha TalonFrom Yamaha's description: High-grip, low-slip prop for F70 to F115 and T50/T60 pontoons and aluminum boats.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model T50 · PROD. YEAR '96~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20
T50 High Thrust model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| T50LC | 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 T50 High Thrust.
- 996 cc SOHC four-cylinder 50 hp with a large lower unit and high gear ratio.
- 262 lb; 20-inch shaft; 16-amp alternator; power trim and tilt.
- Suited to pushing heavy loads such as loaded pontoons.
- Air intake labyrinth traps and drains water.
- Pressurized wet-sump oiling on T60, T50, T25 and T9.9.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- Thermostatic cooling control.
- Higher gear ratio suited to heavy pontoons.
- Dual Thrust propeller: standard on T25 and T9.9, optional on T50 and T60.
- Microcomputer ignition timing.
- Single overhead camshaft design.
- Multi-point EFI on T60 and T50.
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle optional on T60 and T50.
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
Repower
Repowering with the T50 High Thrust
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 T50 High Thrust 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 T50 High Thrust for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
Ready when you are.
The High Thrust family
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in this family.
Common questions
Yamaha T50 High Thrust
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 T50 High Thrust for it. We answer same business day.