Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO · Virginia Beach
Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The VF90 is the smallest V MAX SHO, a 90 hp 1.8-liter In-Line Four that weighs 353 lb with a 20-inch shaft. It takes regular unleaded at a minimum 87 octane, charges at 35 amps, and can run variable trolling RPM from a gauge or a remote switch. Mechanical controls and the Multi-Function Tiller Handle both work with it.
- Horsepower
- 90 hp
- Engine type
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 1.8L
- Shaft length
- L = 20" X = 25"
- Weight †
- 20" 353 lbs, 25" 362 lbs
Specifications
Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO
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 † | 20" 353 lbs, 25" 362 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 | 1.8L |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 88.9mm (3.19 x 3.5in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 90hp @ 5500 RPM |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 35 amp |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 87) |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 16 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | LFR5A-11 |
| Starting System | Electric w/ PTT |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.2L / 3.0L (with / without filter) |
| Recommended Cooling | Water, Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | (28/12) 2.33 |
| Gear Shift | F-N-R |
| Shaft Length | L = 20" X = 25" |
| Degree of Tilt | -4° through +66° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | 26" |
| Steering | Mechanical Remote |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 35° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | Limited Pleasure Three Years, Government Three Years, Commercial One Year |
† 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: L = 20" X = 25"
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
- Digital and Analog Gauges (compatible)
- CL5 Touchscreen Display (not available)
Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the VF90 V MAX SHO.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Medium Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F90 / VF90 · PROD. YEAR '03~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-11 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-21
VF90 V MAX SHO model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| VF90LB | Remote mechanical | SHO (Black) |
| VF90XB | Remote mechanical | SHO (Black) |
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 VF90 V MAX SHO.
- 90 hp In-Line Four V MAX SHO weighing 353 lb.
- 20- and 25-inch shafts; 35-amp alternator.
- Compatible with the Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
- Optional variable trolling RPM through a gauge or remote switch.
- Pressurized wet-sump lubrication.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- Warning system covers overheat, low oil pressure (2000 RPM limit), over-rev, water-in-fuel and start-in-gear.
- Multi-point EFI with long-track intake.
- Sensors feed the ECM for continuous performance adjustment.
- Alternators: 50 amps on VF175 and VF150; 35 amps on VF115 and VF90.
- Mechanical controls; works with analog, 6Y5 digital or Command Link gauges.
Repower
Repowering with the VF90 V MAX SHO
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 VF90 V MAX SHO 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 VF90 V MAX SHO for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
Ready when you are.
The In-Line Four V MAX SHO family
Other engines
in this family.
Common questions
Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO
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 VF90 V MAX SHO for it. We answer same business day.