Yamaha Midrange 70 to 50 hp · Virginia Beach
Yamaha F50 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The F50 is the 50 hp version of the 1.0-liter midrange, derived from the F70 design and weighing 247 lb. It has a 20-inch shaft, comes in gray, pearlescent white and matte brown, and is also built as the T50 High Thrust for heavy loads.
- Horsepower
- 50 hp
- Engine type
- i4
- Displacement
- 1.0L
- Shaft length
- 20"
- Weight †
- 112 kg (247 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha F50
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 † | 112 kg (247 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | i4 |
| Displacement | 1.0L |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 50hp at 5500 rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 16 amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | DPR6EB-9 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.1/1.9L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 20" |
| Degree of Tilt | 69° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| 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 F50 compares
with the T50, F60, F40.
From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.
Same 50 hp class, Yamaha High Thrust
F50 vs T50
- Weight: F50 15 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 262 lb).
- Gear ratio: F50 1.85:1; T50 2.33:1.
Same on both: 50hp at 5500 rpm rated output, 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.
Same family
F50 vs F60
- Rated output: F50 50hp at 5500 rpm; F60 60hp at 5500rpm.
Same on both: 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 247 lb lightest listed weight, 1.85:1 gear ratio, 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.
Next size down
F50 vs F40
- Rated output: F50 50hp at 5500 rpm; F40 40hp at 5500rpm.
- Displacement: F50 1.0L; F40 747cc.
- Valvetrain (spec sign): F50 SOHC (8-valve); F40 SOHC (6-valve).
- Weight: F50 33 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 214 lb).
- Gear ratio: F50 1.85:1; F40 2.00:1.
- Alternator: F50 16 amp; F40 17 amp.
Same on both: 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 F50.
Propellers Yamaha names for the F50
- Yamaha Talon GPFor lighter boats with T50 to F115 outboards.
- Yamaha Talon PontoonFor pontoons, including heavily loaded ones, with T50 to F115 outboards.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F50 · PROD. YEAR '95~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20
F50 model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| F50LC | Remote mechanical | Gray |
| F50LC2 | Remote mechanical | Pearl White |
| F50LC3 | Remote mechanical | Matte Brown |
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 F50.
- 1.0-liter 50 hp midrange derived from the F70 design.
- 247 lb; 20-inch shaft; 16-amp alternator.
- Variable Trolling RPM Switch available depending on gauges and controls.
- Also built as the T50 High Thrust for heavy loads.
- Colors: Yamaha gray, pearlescent white and matte brown.
- Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
- Warning system limits RPM to 2000 on overheat or low oil pressure.
- Cowling drain and intake labyrinth keep water out of the intake.
- Pressurized wet-sump oiling for the SOHC valvetrain.
- Magnetic drain plug in the lower unit captures metal particles from gear oil.
- Single overhead camshaft for a compact, light powerhead.
- Multi-point EFI.
- TCI microcomputer ignition timing.
- Single throttle valve feeds pulse-tuned long intake tracks.
- Optional Multi-Function Tiller Handle with Variable Trolling RPM Switch (50-RPM steps).
- Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.
- Optional Command Link gauges in square or round styles.
Repower
Repowering with the F50
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 F50 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 F50 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
F50 repower fit
- Shaft lengths
- 20-inchYamaha spec table
- Weight †
- 247 lbYamaha spec table
- Control types
- remote mechanical (F50LC, F50LC2, F50LC3)Yamaha model-code list
- Most popular propeller
- Aluminum, 12” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
The Midrange 70 to 50 hp family
Other engines
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Common questions
Yamaha F50
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 F50 for it. We answer same business day.