2019 Yamaha 50 HP F50LB Outboard Motor

This 2019 Yamaha F50LB is a 50 hp four-stroke four-cylinder, running a 996cc block through electronic fuel injection. The F50LB hooks into a console's steering cable and throttle linkage rather than a tiller, starting on a key. It rides on a 20-inch shaft and weighs 247 lbs.

Who it suits

Boats already rigged with a cable-steered console and a battery at the stern are the natural fit for the F50LB, since it is set up to bolt into that kind of control run. It is sold new, not as a used or refurbished unit, and ships with Yamaha's standard coverage for a motor this size. A four-cylinder block at this displacement runs smoother at idle than a comparable twin.

Before you order

Check the distance from the top of your transom down to the keel to confirm a 20-inch shaft is correct for the F50LB, and make sure your existing steering cable and throttle linkage are compatible with Yamaha's remote mechanical hardware before this ships.

Specification notes

Full throttle operation on the F50LB is rated between 5000 and 6000 rpm, and Yamaha covers this new motor under a 3-year warranty.

Common questions

Can I run this with a tiller handle? No, the F50LB is configured for remote mechanical steering only.

Is starting manual or electric? Electric, so a battery and wiring at the stern are needed for the F50LB.