Yamaha 150HP DEC | F150LCA

Cables give way to electronics on the Yamaha F150LCA: this 150 hp four-cylinder four-stroke uses Digital Electronic Control for throttle and shift rather than mechanical linkage, paired with a 20-inch shaft and electric start. New, it draws fuel through EFI across 2670cc and weighs 485 lbs.

What digital throttle and shift changes

Digital Electronic Control replaces the mechanical cables that normally run from the helm to the engine with an electronic signal, which generally means smoother, more precise shifting and throttle response and a cleaner install at the console, but it also requires a compatible digital control head and wiring harness rather than a standard mechanical rig. Retrofitting an older boat for DEC usually means replacing the whole control run rather than just the engine end of it.

Before you order

Confirm the boat's existing controls are the digital type this engine expects before ordering; mechanical cable controls will not operate a Digital Electronic Control engine correctly. Separately, make sure the 20-inch shaft suits the transom on the boat.

What ships with it

• Power trim and tilt
• Digital throttle and shift
• Owner's manual

Common questions

Does this use mechanical or digital controls? Digital Electronic Control. What is the rated output and weight? 150 hp, 485 lbs. What is the warranty? 3 years. Will it bolt onto an older mechanical rig? Not without upgrading the control head and cables to the digital type.