2019 Yamaha 50 HP T50LB Outboard Motor

This 2019 Yamaha T50LB is the high-thrust version of Yamaha's 50 hp four-stroke four-cylinder, carrying a heavier gearcase at 256 lbs on a 20-inch shaft. The T50LB uses the same 996cc EFI powerhead as the standard F50 line, steered through a console cable with the starter turning over on a key.

Who it suits

Boats that need to get a heavy load moving rather than run fast are the target for the T50LB's high-thrust gearcase, which favors torque over outright speed, making it a common pick for pontoons and other heavier displacement hulls. It ships new, carrying the coverage Yamaha applies to this motor family, and the extra weight over a standard F50 is concentrated in the gearcase rather than the powerhead.

Before you order

Confirm the added weight the T50LB's high-thrust gearcase carries does not change your transom rating, and measure for a 20-inch shaft before ordering, since remote mechanical steering assumes a console with cable and throttle runs already in place.

Common questions

Is this faster than a standard 50 hp? No, the T50LB's high-thrust gearcase favors pushing power over top speed.

What is the coverage period? Yamaha backs the T50LB for 3 years from the purchase date.

Does it run the same powerhead as the standard F50? Yes, the 996cc EFI engine is shared on the T50LB; only the gearcase changes.