Yamaha High Thrust · Virginia Beach

Yamaha T50 High Thrust outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The T50 High Thrust is the 50 hp version of the same 996 cc High Thrust four, sharing the T60's 2.33:1 gear ratio, 20-inch shaft and 262 lb weight. Yamaha's page describes it for "pushing heavy loads, such as a loaded pontoon," and the Dual Thrust propeller is optional.

Horsepower
50 hp
Engine type
Inline 4
Displacement
1.0L
Shaft length
20"
Weight †
117kg (262 lbs)
Get a quote on the T50 High ThrustCall (757) 464-4600
Yamaha
Yamaha T50 High Thrust 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 T50 High Thrust
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 T50 High Thrust specifications
Weight †117kg (262 lbs)
Full Throttle RPM Range5000 ~ 6000 rpm
Fuel Induction SystemEFI
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine TypeInline 4
Displacement1.0L
Bore x Stroke65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.)
Prop Shaft Horsepower50hp @ 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 Capacity2.1L/1.9L
Recommended CoolingThermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio2.33:1
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 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 T50 compares
with the F50, T60, T25.

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

Same 50 hp class, Yamaha Midrange 70 to 50 hp

T50 vs F50

  • Weight: T50 15 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (262 lb vs 247 lb).
  • Gear ratio: T50 2.33:1; F50 1.85:1.

Same on both: 50hp @ 5500rpm rated output, 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Same family

T50 vs T60

  • Rated output: T50 50hp @ 5500rpm; T60 60hp @ 5500rpm.

Same on both: 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 262 lb lightest listed weight, 2.33:1 gear ratio, 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Same family

T50 vs T25

  • Rated output: T50 50hp @ 5500rpm; T25 25hp @ 5500rpm.
  • Displacement: T50 1.0L; T25 432cc.
  • Valvetrain (spec sign): T50 SOHC (8-valve); T25 SOHC (4-valve).
  • Weight: T50 121 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (262 lb vs 141 lb).
  • Gear ratio: T50 2.33:1; T25 2.08:1.
  • Shafts: T50 20-inch; T25 20 and 25-inch.

Same on both: 16-amp alternator, 87 octane.

Rigging

Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.

Controls

Gauges

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the T50 High Thrust.

Propellers Yamaha names for the T50 High Thrust

  • Yamaha Talon SSFor F70 to F115 and T50/T60 on pontoon, walleye, fiberglass and deep-V boats.
  • Yamaha Talon GPFor lighter boats with T50 to F115 outboards.
  • Yamaha Talon PontoonFor pontoons, including heavily loaded ones, with T50 to F115 outboards.
  • Yamaha Talon SS4Fits F70 to VF115 and T50/T60 K-series (4.25-inch) gearcases; SDS standard.
  • Yamaha Dual ThrustComes standard on the T25 and T9.9; an option for the T60 and T50.
  • Yamaha TalonHigh-grip, low-slip prop for F70 to F115 and T50/T60 pontoons and aluminum boats.
Every Yamaha and TURBO prop

Yamalube oil change kit

  • Small Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model T50 · PROD. YEAR '96~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNSM-KT-20

T50 High Thrust model codes

Yamaha T50 High Thrust model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
T50LCRemote mechanicalGray

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 T50 High Thrust.

  • 996 cc SOHC four-cylinder 50 hp with a large lower unit and high gear ratio.
  • 262 lb; 20-inch shaft; 16-amp alternator; power trim and tilt.
  • Air intake labyrinth traps and drains water.
  • Pressurized wet-sump oiling on T60, T50, T25 and T9.9.
  • Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
  • Thermostatic cooling control.
  • Higher gear ratio than the F model of the same horsepower.
  • Dual Thrust propeller: standard on T25 and T9.9, optional on T50 and T60.
  • Microcomputer ignition timing.
  • Single overhead camshaft design.
  • Multi-point EFI on T60 and T50.
  • Multi-Function Tiller Handle optional on T60 and T50.
  • Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.

Repower

Repowering with the T50 High Thrust
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 T50 High Thrust 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 T50 High Thrust for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

T50 repower fit

Shaft lengths
20-inchYamaha spec table
Weight †
262 lbYamaha spec table
Control types
remote mechanical (T50LC)Yamaha model-code list
Most popular propeller
Dual Thrust Aluminum, 11” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
Get a quote on the T50 High ThrustHow a repower works at CoastalCan you finance just the engines?
(757) 464-4600Text the shop

The High Thrust family

Other engines
in this family.

Yamaha T60 High Thrust60 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha T25 High Thrust25 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust9.9 hpSpecs and repower
Yamaha High Thrust familyEvery Yamaha outboard

Common questions

Yamaha T50 High Thrust
questions, answered.

Yamaha lists the same 1.0L displacement, SOHC (8-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 262 lb lightest listed weight, 2.33:1 gear ratio, 16-amp alternator, 20-inch shaft and 87 octane for both. Where they differ: Rated output: T50 50hp @ 5500rpm; T60 60hp @ 5500rpm.

On its T50 product page, Yamaha writes of "pushing heavy loads, such as a loaded pontoon." Its gear ratio is 2.33:1, against 1.85:1 on the F50.

Against the F50: Weight: T50 15 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (262 lb vs 247 lb). Gear ratio: T50 2.33:1; F50 1.85:1.

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 T50 High Thrust for it. We answer same business day.

Just leave a phone or an email.

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