Yamaha 250HP | VF250LB V MAX SHO

The Yamaha VF250LB V MAX SHO pairs 250 hp from a four-cylinder four-stroke with remote mechanical controls and electric start, on a 20-inch shaft. At 567 pounds with 4.2 liters of displacement, it is built to deliver big mid-range punch from a comparatively light big-block design.

What SHO means here

Super High Output tuning on this engine family focuses on strong acceleration through the mid-range rpm rather than just top-end numbers, which matters for boats that spend time getting up on plane repeatedly, such as tournament fishing rigs working multiple spots in a day.

Fitment and capacity

Line up the 20-inch shaft against your transom, and make sure remote mechanical control hardware is already run to the stern, since this is not a tiller motor. At 567 pounds, check your transom's rated weight capacity on a smaller hull.

What's included

Power trim and tilt plus the owner's manual come standard. A propeller is not included, so plan to buy one separately.

Break-in matters

A new four-stroke outboard this size benefits from a proper varied-rpm break-in over the first several hours rather than extended idling or a long run at one fixed speed, which helps the rings and bearings seat evenly.

Engine

Four cylinders, electronic fuel injection, sold new.

Common questions

Is a propeller included? No.

How is it steered? Remote mechanical controls from a console.