2019 Yamaha 70 HP F70LA Outboard Motor

Spinning up through a higher band than Yamaha's smaller four-cylinder outboards, this 2019 Yamaha F70LA holds full throttle between 5300 and 6300 rpm. The F70LA is a 70 hp four-stroke on a 20-inch shaft, wired for a console's steering cable and electric start, at 253 lbs.

Who it suits

Console-rigged boats with a 20-inch transom and existing cable steering and electric-start wiring are the direct fit for the F70LA. The higher rpm ceiling built into this particular block suits boats pushing a slightly bigger prop or a heavier load than a lighter rig on the same hull size, and the four-cylinder layout keeps vibration low at cruising speed.

Before you order

Confirm your transom calls for a 20-inch shaft before ordering the F70LA, since its remote mechanical steering requires an existing cable and helm setup rather than a tiller handle at the stern. This unit ships new from Yamaha, with the coverage Yamaha applies to a motor of this class.

Common questions

Is this a tiller model? No, steering on the F70LA is remote mechanical only.

What warranty does it carry? Three years of Yamaha coverage, standard on the new F70LA.

Is this engine carbureted? No, it runs electronic fuel injection rather than a carburetor.

Why does this engine spin faster than Yamaha's smaller four-cylinders? It is tuned for a higher rpm band, part of what sets the F70LA apart.