2020 Yamaha 2.5 HP F2.5LMHB Outboard Motor

This 2020 Yamaha F2.5LMHB is a single-cylinder four-stroke rated at 2.5 hp, with a 20-inch shaft, manual start, and a tiller-style twist-grip throttle. New, it weighs 40 lbs (18 kg) dry, carbureted at 72cc, and has no reverse gear, only forward and neutral.

What makes a motor this small different

At 2.5 hp and under 40 lbs, this engine is built to be carried, not just mounted: there is no electric start, no alternator output beyond what the ignition needs, and a simple overhead-valve, carbureted design with a single spark plug. Steering swings a full 360 degrees from center in either direction, and because there is no reverse gear, maneuvering at the dock means turning the whole motor rather than shifting into reverse.

Before you order

This engine ships with a 20-inch shaft; Yamaha also builds a 15-inch version of this same motor under a different model code, so confirm which length the boat needs before ordering. Recommended fuel is regular unleaded of at least 87 octane, run through a 10-micron water-separating filter.

Common questions

Does it have reverse? No, only forward and neutral, and steering is handled by rotating the motor. What is the warranty? A 3-year limited warranty for pleasure boat use, 1-year limited for commercial use. How much does it weigh? 40 lbs (18 kg).