2019 Yamaha 30 HP F30LA Outboard Motor

The 2019 Yamaha F30LA brings 30 hp from a three-cylinder four-stroke, rigged for remote mechanical steering and electric starting, on a 20-inch shaft. At 214 pounds, it suits mid-size aluminum and fiberglass boats run from a console.

Why the extra cylinder matters

The added cylinder over Yamaha's smaller portables in this size range translates into more reserve power for heavier boats and bigger loads, or simply a quicker time getting up on plane, while keeping the same remote-steer, electric-start setup that console-rigged boats already expect.

Fitment

Your transom needs to be cut for a 20-inch shaft, and your boat should already have remote mechanical steering hardware run to the stern; there is no tiller handle on this configuration. A battery and wiring are needed for the electric starter.

Engine

Three cylinders displacing 747cc, fed by electronic fuel injection.

Before heading out

Get in the habit of clipping the kill-switch lanyard to yourself before you push off the dock, not after; it's the one piece of safety gear on this motor that does nothing sitting in a drawer. A quick visual check of the fuel line and clamps takes a minute and catches most leaks before they become a problem on the water.

Common questions

What's the displacement? 747cc across three cylinders.

Is it new? Yes, with Yamaha's factory coverage for new motors.