Yamaha 250HP V Max | VF250XB V Max SHO

This Yamaha VF250XB V MAX SHO carries the same 250 hp, four-cylinder SHO engine as its siblings in the lineup, built on a 25-inch shaft for taller transoms, with remote mechanical controls and electric start. Weight is 567 pounds, with 4.2 liters of displacement.

Shaft length drives the decision here

Pick this configuration specifically because your transom calls for a longer shaft than other versions of this same engine line; mounting the wrong length changes how the boat sits and runs. Everything else about the SHO engine underneath stays the same.

What's included and what isn't

Power trim and tilt, along with the owner's manual, are standard equipment. This motor does not include a propeller.

Fitment

Confirm remote mechanical steering hardware is already run to your helm before ordering, since this is not a tiller model.

Fuel quality

A high-output V6 like this one is less forgiving of stale or low-grade fuel than a small portable motor; running fresh fuel from a reputable source helps the EFI system deliver the smooth throttle response this engine is tuned for.

Engine

Four-cylinder four-stroke, electronically fuel injected, sold new.

Common questions

What sets this apart from the shorter-shaft version? Primarily the shaft length, sized for a taller transom.

Is a prop included? No, it ships without one, so plan ahead for that separate purchase too.