Yamaha Midrange 40 and 30 hp · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F30 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F30 shares the F40's 747 cc three-cylinder and 214 lb, rated 30 hp for light boats and inflatables. It has a 20-inch shaft and remote mechanical or tiller-handle control, Nitro Assist Tilt eases manual tilting, and its vapor-reducing fuel return system is there to help starting in hot or cold weather.
- Horsepower
- 30 hp
- Engine type
- 3 cyl
- Displacement
- 747cc
- Shaft length
- 20"
- Weight †
- 97 kg (214 lbs) - 101kg (223 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha F30
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 † | 97 kg (214 lbs) - 101kg (223 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | 3 cyl |
| Displacement | 747cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 30hp at 5500rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 17 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 87 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 2-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 6 |
| Ignition | CDI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | DPR6EB-9 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.7L/1.5L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 2.00:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 20" |
| Degree of Tilt | 65° - 66° |
| Degree of Trim | -3° through +20° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 40° 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 F30 compares
with the F40, F25.
From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.
Same family
F30 vs F40
- Rated output: F30 30hp at 5500rpm; F40 40hp at 5500rpm.
Same on both: 747cc displacement, SOHC (6-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 214 lb lightest listed weight, 2.00:1 gear ratio, 17-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.
Next size down
F30 vs F25
- Rated output: F30 30hp at 5500rpm; F25 25 hp at 5500 rpm.
- Displacement: F30 747cc; F25 432cc.
- Weight: F30 88 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (214 lb vs 126 lb).
- Alternator: F30 17 amp; F25 16 amp.
- Shafts: F30 20-inch; F25 15 and 20-inch.
Same on both: 2.00:1 gear ratio, 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 F30.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F30 · PROD. YEAR '13~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20
F30 model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F30LEHA | Tiller handle | Gray |
| F30LA | 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 F30.
- 747 cc 30 hp midrange for light boats and inflatables.
- Nitro Assist Tilt eases manual tilting.
- Remote mechanical or tiller-handle control.
- 214 lb; 20-inch shaft; 17-amp alternator.
- Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS).
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- ECM connects to Yamaha Diagnostic System software for technician diagnosis.
- One-piece cowling with intake air drain and labyrinth.
- On-engine water-separating fuel filter with water sensor.
- Multi-point EFI.
- Three-cylinder SOHC design.
- Single throttle valve with pulse-tuned long intake tracks.
- Vapor-reducing fuel return system aids starting in hot or cold weather.
- Optional Multi-Function Tiller Handle with Variable Trolling RPM Switch.
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
- Power trim and tilt models trim from -3 to +20 degrees.
Repower
Repowering with the F30
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 F30 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 F30 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
F30 repower fit
- Shaft lengths
- 20-inchYamaha spec table
- Weight †
- 214 to 223 lbYamaha spec table, lightest to heaviest listed
- Control types
- tiller-handle (F30LEHA); remote mechanical (F30LA)Yamaha model-code list
- Most popular propeller
- Aluminum, 11” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
The Midrange 40 and 30 hp family
Other engines
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Common questions
Yamaha F30
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 F30 for it. We answer same business day.