Yamaha Midrange 70 to 50 hp · Virginia Beach

Yamaha F60 outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The F60 is the 60 hp rating of Yamaha's 1.0-liter midrange four, at 247 lb with a 20-inch shaft and a 16-amp alternator. The same engine is also built as the T60 High Thrust and as the F60 Jet, which Yamaha rates at 40 hp at the jet pump. It rigs with mechanical controls or the Multi-Function Tiller Handle.

Horsepower
60 hp
Engine type
i4
Displacement
1.0L
Shaft length
20"
Weight †
112 kg (247 lbs)
Get a quote on the F60Call (757) 464-4600
Yamaha
Yamaha F60 outboard, gray
Outboard images: Yamaha Motor Corporation. Coastal Marine is an authorized Yamaha dealer and installs these outboards at its Shore Drive shop.

Specifications

Yamaha F60
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.

Yamaha F60 specifications
Weight †112 kg (247 lbs)
Full Throttle RPM Range5000 ~ 6000 rpm
Fuel Induction SystemEFI
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine Typei4
Displacement1.0L
Bore x Stroke65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.)
Prop Shaft Horsepower60hp at 5500rpm
Alternator Output at W.O.T.16 amp
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Recommended FuelOctane 87
Recommended Fuel FiltrationYamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
C.A.R.B. Rating3-Star
ExhaustThrough Propeller
Intake8
IgnitionTCI Microcomputer
Spark PlugDPR6EB-9
Starting SystemElectric
LubricationWet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity2.1/1.9L
Recommended CoolingThermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio1.85:1
Gear ShiftForward, Neutral, Reverse
Shaft Length20"
Degree of Tilt69°
Degree of Trim-4° through +16°
Mounting CentersN/A
Steering Angle (maximum)40° from center, either direction
WarrantyLimited 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 F60 compares
with the F60 Jet, T60, F70, F50.

From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.

Same 60 hp class, Yamaha Jet Drive

F60 vs F60 Jet

  • Output (at the pump on jets): F60 60hp at 5500rpm; F60 Jet 40hp @ 5500rpm.
  • Weight: F60 10 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 257 lb).
  • Gear ratio: F60 1.85:1; F60 Jet Direct Drive.
  • Alternator: F60 16 amp; F60 Jet 17 amp.
  • Shaft or transom: F60 20-inch; F60 Jet 25-inch.

Same on both: 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 87 octane.

Same 60 hp class, Yamaha High Thrust

F60 vs T60

  • Weight: F60 15 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 262 lb).
  • Gear ratio: F60 1.85:1; T60 2.33:1.

Same on both: 60hp at 5500rpm rated output, 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Same family

F60 vs F70

  • Rated output: F60 60hp at 5500rpm; F70 70hp at 5800 rpm.
  • Valvetrain (spec sign): F60 SOHC (8-valve); F70 SOHC (16-valve).
  • Weight: F60 6 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 253 lb).
  • Gear ratio: F60 1.85:1; F70 2.33:1.
  • Alternator: F60 16 amp; F70 15 amp.

Same on both: 1.0L displacement, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Same family

F60 vs F50

  • Rated output: F60 60hp at 5500rpm; F50 50hp at 5500 rpm.

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.

Rigging

Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.

Controls

Gauges

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the F60.

Propellers Yamaha names for the F60

Every Yamaha and TURBO prop

Yamalube oil change kit

  • Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F60 · PROD. YEAR '02~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20

F60 model codes

Yamaha F60 model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
F60LCRemote mechanicalGray
F60LC3Remote mechanicalMatte 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 F60.

  • 1.0-liter 60 hp midrange.
  • 247 lb; 20-inch shaft; 16-amp alternator.
  • Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS).
  • Also built as the T60 High Thrust and the F60 Jet (40 hp at the jet pump).
  • Colors per product page: 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 F60
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 F60 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 F60 for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

F60 repower fit

Shaft lengths
20-inchYamaha spec table
Weight †
247 lbYamaha spec table
Control types
remote mechanical (F60LC, F60LC3)Yamaha model-code list
Most popular propeller
Aluminum, 12” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
Get a quote on the F60How a repower works at CoastalCan you finance just the engines?
(757) 464-4600Text the shop

The Midrange 70 to 50 hp family

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in this family.

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Common questions

Yamaha F60
questions, answered.

Yamaha lists the same 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 and 87 octane for both. Where they differ: Rated output: F60 60hp at 5500rpm; F50 50hp at 5500 rpm. Also on the F60 and not the F50: Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS). Also built as the T60 High Thrust and the F60 Jet (40 hp at the jet pump).

Against the F60 Jet: Output (at the pump on jets): F60 60hp at 5500rpm; F60 Jet 40hp @ 5500rpm. Weight: F60 10 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 257 lb). Gear ratio: F60 1.85:1; F60 Jet Direct Drive. Alternator: F60 16 amp; F60 Jet 17 amp. Shaft or transom: F60 20-inch; F60 Jet 25-inch. Against the T60: Weight: F60 15 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (247 lb vs 262 lb). Gear ratio: F60 1.85:1; T60 2.33:1.

Yamaha's dealer spec sign for the F60 names this as its most popular propeller: Aluminum, 12” pitch.

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 F60 for it. We answer same business day.

Just leave a phone or an email.

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