Yamaha 300HP DEC | F300USB2 Four Stroke Outboard

The Yamaha F300USB2 DEC runs 300 hp through a six-cylinder V6 with integrated digital electric steering and digital throttle, on a 30-inch shaft, weighing 624 pounds with 4.2 liters of displacement.

Digital steering, explained

Rather than a hydraulic ram and mechanical cable connecting your wheel to the motor, steering inputs here are sent electronically, which Yamaha positions as quicker and lighter to turn at speed. Your rigging has to be built to accept that system instead of a traditional cable.

Cowling and finish

Buyers can choose between Yamaha gray and pearlescent white on the updated cowling shape, with the exhaust rerouted in a way meant to improve reverse-gear thrust, useful for anyone who backs into a slip often.

What's included

Power trim and tilt and the owner's manual come standard; a propeller ships separately.

Fitment

Make sure a 30-inch shaft suits your transom before ordering, and that your rigger is already set up to work with digital electric steering rather than a cable system.

Why this over a mechanically steered V6

If you're rigging a new boat rather than replacing an existing engine, a digitally steered motor like this one can simplify helm plumbing versus running hydraulic lines for a conventional cable system.

Common questions

How is this steered? Integrated digital electric steering, not a mechanical cable.

What's the horsepower? 300 hp from a six-cylinder, 4.2-liter V6, and it is sold new.