2019 Yamaha 20 HP F20LWPHB Outboard Motor

Two cylinders, 20 hp, and a tiller handle anchor the 2019 Yamaha F20LWPHB, which starts by push button or by hand. New, it weighs 137 lbs, fuel-injected at 432cc, with full throttle landing between 5000 and 6000 rpm, on a 20-inch shaft.

What to check before buying

This is a tiller-handled motor, so steering is done by hand at the transom rather than from a console; confirm that fits how the boat is set up before ordering. Shaft length is fixed at 20 inches from the factory, so the transom needs to be measured rather than estimated.

Who it suits

This is the version for an owner moving up from a manual-only motor who still wants the reassurance of a pull cord behind the new electric starter. At 137 lbs it remains manageable for one or two people to mount.

Starting day to day

Most trips out, this engine fires on the button like any electric-start motor; the manual side only comes into play on the rare day the battery will not cooperate, which is the whole point of carrying it. That makes it a forgiving choice for a boat that sits for stretches between outings.

Common questions

Is steering handled from a tiller or a console? From the tiller, by hand. What are the starting options? Electric push-button, with a manual pull-cord fallback. What is the warranty? 3 years.