2019 Yamaha 25 HP F25LWTC Outboard Motor

At 143 pounds, the 2019 Yamaha F25LWTC sits at the heavier end of the standard-shaft F25 range, the result of combining remote mechanical console steering with both an electric starter and a manual pull-cord backup on a 20-inch shaft.

What that extra weight buys you

You get console-style steering and throttle control, plus the convenience of turning a key, without losing the ability to start the engine by hand if the battery goes flat. For boaters who want both conveniences in one package, that tradeoff is the point of this configuration.

Setup to confirm

Your helm needs remote mechanical steering hardware already run to the stern; there's no tiller fallback on this model. Double-check your transom is cut for a 20-inch shaft before ordering.

Engine

Two cylinders, 432cc, EFI-fed.

Flush it after every outing

Running fresh water through the cooling passages after each use, especially in salt or brackish water, is cheap insurance against the kind of internal corrosion that quietly shortens an outboard's working life long before the warranty period is up.

Common questions

Does it have two ways to start? Yes, electric with a manual pull-cord backup, so a flat battery doesn't strand you at the dock.

Is this a tiller motor? No; it is new, under Yamaha's factory terms for new outboards, and the paperwork for that coverage ships with the motor.