Yamaha Portables 25 to 15 hp · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F15 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F15 is the carbureted member of the family: a 362 cc two-cylinder SOHC portable with CDI microcomputer ignition, 111 lb with a 15-inch shaft. Yamaha lists 15- and 20-inch shafts and both electric and manual starting.
- Horsepower
- 15 hp
- Engine type
- 2 cyl
- Displacement
- 362 cc
- Shaft length
- 15" - 20"
- Weight †
- 50kg (111 lbs) - 59kg (132 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha F15
specs, as Yamaha lists them.
Specs and features: Yamaha, read from yamahaoutboards.com and Yamaha's Engine Comparison tool on 2026-10-05. Yamaha can change a model by model year; we confirm the exact engine when we quote.
| Weight † | 50kg (111 lbs) - 59kg (132 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | Carb |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | 2 cyl |
| Displacement | 362 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 58.1mm (2.48 x 2.29 in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 15 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 10 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 87 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 4 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | DPR6EB-9 |
| Starting System | Electric & Manual |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.8L/1.6L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 2.08:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 15" - 20" |
| Degree of Tilt | 67°- 71° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 45° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | Limited 3-Year Pleasure, 3-Year Government, 1-Year Commercial |
† Weight refers to shortest shaft length, and is measured without motor oil, gearcase oil and propeller (except models 25 hp and under, which include a standard propeller). All Jet model weights include the jet pump assembly (weight estimated).
Compared
How the F15 compares
with the F20, F9.9.
From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.
Same family
F15 vs F20
- Rated output: F15 15 hp @ 5500 rpm; F20 20 hp @ 5500 rpm.
- Weight: F15 15 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (111 lb vs 126 lb).
- Gear ratio: F15 2.08:1; F20 2.00:1.
- Alternator: F15 10 amp; F20 16 amp.
- Fuel induction: F15 Carb; F20 EFI.
Same on both: 362 cc displacement, SOHC (4-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 15 and 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.
Next size down
F15 vs F9.9
- Rated output: F15 15 hp @ 5500 rpm; F9.9 9.9hp @ 5500rpm.
- Displacement: F15 362 cc; F9.9 212cc.
- Weight: F15 24 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (111 lb vs 87 lb).
- Alternator: F15 10 amp; F9.9 6 amp.
Same on both: SOHC (4-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 2.08:1 gear ratio, 15 and 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.
Rigging
Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.
Controls
- Mechanical Controls (compatible)
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle (compatible)
- Helm Master® EX (not available)
- Command Link Plus Digital Controls (not available)
Gauges
- Command Link and Analog Gauges (compatible)
- Command Link Plus Display (not available)
Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the F15.
F15 model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F15SMHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
| F15LMHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
| F15SEHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
| F15LEHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
| F15LPHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
Model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list. Ask us which code fits your boat; we confirm it when we quote.
Features
What's built into
the F15.
- 362 cc 15 hp two-cylinder SOHC portable.
- Single carburetor with CDI microcomputer ignition.
- 111 lb with 15-inch shaft; 15- and 20-inch shafts; 10-amp alternator.
- CDI microcomputer ignition adjusts timing to throttle position, speed and conditions.
- Pressurized wet-sump lubrication.
- Warning system covers overheat, low oil pressure (2000 RPM limit), over-rev and start-in-gear.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- SOHC design with two valves per cylinder.
- Balanced crankshaft and labyrinth exhaust for smooth running.
- F20 and F15 add an intake silencer and an acceleration pump.
- 45 degrees of steering in each direction.
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
- Carry handles, resting pads and oil retention allow on-side storage; folding tiller optional.
Repower
Repowering with the F15
at Coastal Marine.
Coastal Marine is an Elite Yamaha dealer and an authorized Yamaha Repower Center on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. A repower with the F15 takes the old or worn-out outboard off a sound hull, of any make, and puts the new Yamaha on, with the controls, gauges and rigging the new setup needs. Warranty work on the Yamaha power we install is authorized in-house.
We don't post engine prices. Tell us the boat, what's on the transom now and roughly how many hours it has, and we'll quote the F15 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
F15 repower fit
- Shaft lengths
- 15 and 20-inchYamaha spec table
- Weight †
- 111 to 132 lbYamaha spec table, lightest to heaviest listed
- Control types
- tiller-handle (F15SMHA, F15LMHA, F15SEHA, F15LEHA, F15LPHA)Yamaha model-code list
- Most popular propeller
- Aluminum, 10” pitch (Standard)Yamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
The Portables 25 to 15 hp family
Other engines
in this family.
Common questions
Yamaha F15
questions, answered.
Get a quote
on new Yamaha power.
Tell us the boat, the engines on it now and roughly the hours, and we'll quote the F15 for it. We answer same business day.