Yamaha Jet Drive · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F150 Jet Drive outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F150 Jet Drive is a 150 hp-class, 2.7-liter In-Line Four driving a jet pump, and Yamaha lists its output as 105 hp at 5500 rpm at the pump. It fits a 25-inch transom, weighs 493 lb including the pump assembly, and rigs with mechanical controls and power trim and tilt. With no gearcase or propeller below the hull, the boat can pass over obstructions a propeller would hit.
- Engine rating
- 150 hp class
- Output at the jet pump
- 105hp @ 5500rpm
- Engine type
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 2.7L
- Transom
- Fits 25" Transom
- Weight †
- 225kg (493 lbs)



Specifications
Yamaha F150 Jet Drive
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 † | 225kg (493 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 |
| Displacement | 2.7L |
| Bore x Stroke | 94mm x 96.2mm (3.70 x 3.79 in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 105hp @ 5500rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 35 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 87 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Jet Nozzle |
| Intake | 16 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | LFR5A-11 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5L/4.3L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | Direct Drive |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | Fits 25" Transom |
| Degree of Tilt | 70° |
| Degree of Trim | -4 through 16° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 35° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | Limited 3 Year Limited Pleasure Boat - 1 Year Limited 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 F150 Jet compares
with the F150, F150 Tiller, VF150, F115 Jet.
From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha In-Line Four
F150 Jet vs F150
- Output (at the pump on jets): F150 Jet 105hp @ 5500rpm; F150 150hp @ 5500 rpm.
- Displacement: F150 Jet 2.7L; F150 2.7L (Mechanical) / 2.8L (DEC).
- Weight: F150 Jet 16 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (493 lb vs 509 lb).
- Gear ratio: F150 Jet Direct Drive; F150 2.00:1.
- Alternator: F150 Jet 35 Amp; F150 35 / 50 Amp.
- Shaft or transom: F150 Jet 25-inch; F150 20 and 25-inch.
- Fuel: F150 Jet Octane 87; F150 Octane 87 / Octane 89.
- Mounting centers: F150 Jet N/A; F150 26-inch.
- Helm Master EX: F150 Jet not available; F150 compatible.
- Compatible controls: only the F150 lists Digital Controls.
Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign).
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha In-Line Four
F150 Jet vs F150 Tiller
- Output (at the pump on jets): F150 Jet 105hp @ 5500rpm; F150 Tiller 150hp @ 5500 rpm.
- Displacement: F150 Jet 2.7L; F150 Tiller 2.8L.
- Weight: F150 Jet 73 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (493 lb vs 566 lb).
- Gear ratio: F150 Jet Direct Drive; F150 Tiller 2.00:1.
- Alternator: F150 Jet 35 amp; F150 Tiller 50 amp.
- Fuel: F150 Jet Octane 87; F150 Tiller Octane 87 / Octane 89.
- Mounting centers: F150 Jet N/A; F150 Tiller 26-inch.
- Compatible controls: only the F150 Jet lists Mechanical Controls.
Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 25-inch transom.
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO
F150 Jet vs VF150
- Output (at the pump on jets): F150 Jet 105hp @ 5500rpm; VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm.
- Displacement: F150 Jet 2.7L; VF150 2.8L.
- Weight: F150 Jet 13 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (493 lb vs 480 lb).
- Gear ratio: F150 Jet Direct Drive; VF150 2.00:1.
- Alternator: F150 Jet 35 amp; VF150 50 amp.
- Shaft or transom: F150 Jet 25-inch; VF150 20 and 25-inch.
- Fuel: F150 Jet Octane 87; VF150 Octane 89.
Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign).
Same family
F150 Jet vs F115 Jet
- Output (at the pump on jets): F150 Jet 105hp @ 5500rpm; F115 Jet 80hp @ 5800rpm.
- Displacement: F150 Jet 2.7L; F115 Jet 1.8L.
- Weight: F150 Jet 116 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (493 lb vs 377 lb).
- Compatible controls: only the F115 Jet lists Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
Same on both: Direct Drive gear ratio, 35-amp alternator, 25-inch transom, 87 octane.
Rigging
Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.
Controls
- Mechanical Controls (compatible)
- Helm Master® EX (not available)
- Command Link Plus Digital Controls (not available)
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle (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 F150 Jet Drive.
F150 Jet Drive model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F150JC | Remote mechanical | 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 F150 Jet Drive.
- 150 hp-class jet model; Yamaha lists 105 hp at 5500 rpm at the pump.
- 493 lb including the jet pump assembly.
- Fits 25-inch transoms; 35-amp alternator; power trim and tilt.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- ECM connects to Yamaha Diagnostic System software.
- On-engine water-separating fuel filter with water sensor.
- One-piece cowling with air intake labyrinth.
- Multi-point EFI.
- SOHC or DOHC platforms depending on model.
- Microcomputer ignition timing.
- Composite intake manifold with long tube intake tracks.
- No gearcase or propeller below the hull, so the boat can pass over obstructions.
- F40, F60, F90 and F115 jets accept the optional Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
Repower
Repowering with the F150 Jet Drive
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 F150 Jet Drive 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 F150 Jet Drive for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
F150 Jet repower fit
- Transom
- 25-inchYamaha spec table
- Weight †
- 493 lbYamaha spec table
- Control types
- remote mechanical (F150JC)Yamaha model-code list
Common questions
Yamaha F150 Jet Drive
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 F150 Jet Drive for it. We answer same business day.