Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO · Virginia Beach

Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The VF115 is the 115 hp V MAX SHO on Yamaha's 1.8-liter In-Line Four, 377 lb with a 20-inch shaft. It runs on 87-octane fuel, charges at 35 amps and, unlike the 2.8-liter SHOs, works with the Multi-Function Tiller Handle as well as mechanical controls.

Horsepower
115 hp
Engine type
Inline 4
Displacement
1.8L
Shaft length
20" - 25"
Weight †
171 kg (377 lbs) - 175 kg (386 lbs)
Get a quote on the VF115 V MAX SHOCall (757) 464-4600
Yamaha
Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO outboard
Outboard images: Yamaha Motor Corporation. Coastal Marine is an authorized Yamaha dealer and installs these outboards at its Shore Drive shop.

Specifications

Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO
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 VF115 V MAX SHO specifications
Weight †171 kg (377 lbs) - 175 kg (386 lbs)
Full Throttle RPM Range5300 ~ 6300
Fuel Induction SystemEFI
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine TypeInline 4
Displacement1.8L
Bore x Stroke81 x 88.9mm (3.19 x 3.5in)
Prop Shaft Horsepower115hp at 5500 rpm
Alternator Output at W.O.T.35 Amp
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Recommended FuelOctane 87
Recommended Fuel FiltrationYamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
C.A.R.B. Rating3-Star
ExhaustThrough Propeller
Intake16
IgnitionTCI Microcomputer
Spark PlugLKR6E
Starting SystemElectric
LubricationWet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity3.2L/3.0L
Recommended CoolingThermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio2.15:1
Gear ShiftForward, Neutral, Reverse
Shaft Length20" - 25"
Degree of Tilt70°
Degree of Trim-4° through +16°
Mounting CentersN/A
SteeringMechanical Remote
Steering Angle (maximum)35° 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 VF115 compares
with the F115, F115 Jet, VF150, VF90.

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

Same 115 hp class, Yamaha Midrange 115 to 75 hp

VF115 vs F115

  • Mounting centers: VF115 N/A; F115 26-inch.

Same on both: 115hp at 5500 rpm rated output, 1.8L displacement, DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 377 lb lightest listed weight, 2.15:1 gear ratio, 35-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Same 115 hp class, Yamaha Jet Drive

VF115 vs F115 Jet

  • Output (at the pump on jets): VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm; F115 Jet 80hp @ 5800rpm.
  • Gear ratio: VF115 2.15:1; F115 Jet Direct Drive.
  • Shaft or transom: VF115 20 and 25-inch; F115 Jet 25-inch.

Same on both: 1.8L displacement, 377 lb lightest listed weight, 35-amp alternator, 87 octane.

Same family

VF115 vs VF150

  • Rated output: VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm; VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm.
  • Displacement: VF115 1.8L; VF150 2.8L.
  • Weight: VF115 103 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (377 lb vs 480 lb).
  • Gear ratio: VF115 2.15:1; VF150 2.00:1.
  • Alternator: VF115 35 amp; VF150 50 amp.
  • Fuel: VF115 Octane 87; VF150 Octane 89.
  • Compatible controls: only the VF115 lists Multi-Function Tiller Handle.

Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 20 and 25-inch shaft.

Same family

VF115 vs VF90

  • Rated output: VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm; VF90 90hp @ 5500 RPM.
  • Valvetrain (spec sign): VF115 DOHC (16-valve); VF90 SOHC (16-valve).
  • Weight: VF115 24 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (377 lb vs 353 lb).
  • Gear ratio: VF115 2.15:1; VF90 (28/12) 2.33.
  • Mounting centers: VF115 N/A; VF90 26-inch.

Same on both: 1.8L displacement, 35-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft, 87 octane.

Rigging

Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.

Controls

Gauges

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the VF115 V MAX SHO.

Propellers Yamaha names for the VF115 V MAX SHO

  • Yamaha Talon SS4Fits F70 to VF115 and T50/T60 K-series (4.25-inch) gearcases; SDS standard.
Every Yamaha and TURBO prop

Yamalube oil change kit

  • Medium Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model F115 / VF115 · PROD. YEAR '15~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-11 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNMD-KT-21

VF115 V MAX SHO model codes

Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
VF115LBRemote mechanicalSHO (Black)
VF115XBRemote mechanicalSHO (Black)

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 VF115 V MAX SHO.

  • 1.8-liter high-output four-cylinder rated 115 hp.
  • 377 lb dry weight.
  • 20- and 25-inch shafts; 35 amps of charging.
  • Compatible with the Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
  • Optional variable trolling RPM through a gauge.
  • Pressurized wet-sump lubrication.
  • Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
  • Warning system covers overheat, low oil pressure (2000 RPM limit), over-rev, water-in-fuel and start-in-gear.
  • Multi-point EFI with long-track intake.
  • Sensors feed the ECM for continuous performance adjustment.
  • Alternators: 50 amps on VF175 and VF150; 35 amps on VF115 and VF90.
  • Mechanical controls; works with analog, 6Y5 digital or Command Link gauges.

Repower

Repowering with the VF115 V MAX SHO
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 VF115 V MAX SHO 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 VF115 V MAX SHO for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

VF115 repower fit

Shaft lengths
20 and 25-inchYamaha spec table
Weight †
377 to 386 lbYamaha spec table, lightest to heaviest listed
Control types
remote mechanical (VF115LB, VF115XB)Yamaha model-code list
Steering
Mechanical RemoteYamaha spec table
Most popular propeller
Talon SS®, 19” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
Get a quote on the VF115 V MAX SHOHow a repower works at CoastalCan you finance just the engines?
(757) 464-4600Text the shop

The In-Line Four V MAX SHO family

Other engines
in this family.

Yamaha VF175 V MAX SHO175 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF150 V MAX SHO150 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO90 hpSpecs and repower
Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO familyEvery Yamaha outboard

Common questions

Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO
questions, answered.

Against the F115: Mounting centers: VF115 N/A; F115 26-inch. Against the F115 Jet: Output (at the pump on jets): VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm; F115 Jet 80hp @ 5800rpm. Gear ratio: VF115 2.15:1; F115 Jet Direct Drive. Shaft or transom: VF115 20 and 25-inch; F115 Jet 25-inch.

Yamaha lists Octane 87 for the VF115, with an ethanol blend limit of 10% Maximum. For the VF150 it lists Octane 89.

Yamaha's dealer spec sign for the VF115 names this as its most popular propeller: Talon SS®, 19” 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 VF115 V MAX SHO for it. We answer same business day.

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