Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO · Virginia Beach
Yamaha VF150 V MAX SHO outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.
The VF150 puts 150 hp on the same 2.8-liter In-Line Four V MAX SHO platform as the VF175, with Variable Camshaft Timing and a 50-amp alternator. It runs a 2.00:1 gear ratio against the VF175's 1.86:1 and comes in 20- and 25-inch shafts with mechanical controls.
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Engine type
- Inline 4
- Displacement
- 2.8L
- Shaft length
- 20" - 25"
- Weight †
- 218 kg (480 lbs)
Specifications
Yamaha VF150 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.
| Weight † | 218 kg (480 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000 ~ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 |
| Displacement | 2.8L |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 96.2mm (3.78 x 3.79in) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 150 hp at 5500 rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 50 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 89 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 16 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | LFR6A-11 |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5L/4.3L |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 2.00:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 20" - 25" |
| Degree of Tilt | 70° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering | Mechanical Remote |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 32° 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 VF150 compares
with the F150, F150 Tiller, F150 Jet, VF175, VF115.
From Yamaha's spec tables; weights are the lightest Yamaha lists, valvetrain is from its dealer spec signs.
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha In-Line Four
VF150 vs F150
- Displacement: VF150 2.8L; F150 2.7L (Mechanical) / 2.8L (DEC).
- Weight: VF150 29 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (480 lb vs 509 lb).
- Alternator: VF150 50 Amp; F150 35 / 50 Amp.
- Fuel: VF150 Octane 89; F150 Octane 87 / Octane 89.
- Mounting centers: VF150 N/A; F150 26-inch.
- Helm Master EX: VF150 not available; F150 compatible.
- Compatible controls: only the F150 lists Digital Controls.
Same on both: 150 hp at 5500 rpm rated output, DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 2.00:1 gear ratio, 20 and 25-inch shaft.
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha In-Line Four
VF150 vs F150 Tiller
- Weight: VF150 86 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (480 lb vs 566 lb).
- Shafts: VF150 20 and 25-inch; F150 Tiller 25-inch.
- Fuel: VF150 Octane 89; F150 Tiller Octane 87 / Octane 89.
- Mounting centers: VF150 N/A; F150 Tiller 26-inch.
- Compatible controls: only the VF150 lists Mechanical Controls.
Same on both: 150 hp at 5500 rpm rated output, 2.8L displacement, DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 2.00:1 gear ratio, 50-amp alternator.
Same 150 hp class, Yamaha Jet Drive
VF150 vs F150 Jet
- Output (at the pump on jets): VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm; F150 Jet 105hp @ 5500rpm.
- Displacement: VF150 2.8L; F150 Jet 2.7L.
- Weight: VF150 13 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (480 lb vs 493 lb).
- Gear ratio: VF150 2.00:1; F150 Jet Direct Drive.
- Alternator: VF150 50 amp; F150 Jet 35 amp.
- Shaft or transom: VF150 20 and 25-inch; F150 Jet 25-inch.
- Fuel: VF150 Octane 89; F150 Jet Octane 87.
Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign).
Same family
VF150 vs VF175
- Rated output: VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm; VF175 175 hp at 5500 rpm.
- Gear ratio: VF150 2.00:1; VF175 1.86:1.
Same on both: 2.8L displacement, DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 480 lb lightest listed weight, 50-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft, 89 octane.
Same family
VF150 vs VF115
- Rated output: VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm; VF115 115hp at 5500 rpm.
- Displacement: VF150 2.8L; VF115 1.8L.
- Weight: VF150 103 lb heavier at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (480 lb vs 377 lb).
- Gear ratio: VF150 2.00:1; VF115 2.15:1.
- Alternator: VF150 50 amp; VF115 35 amp.
- Fuel: VF150 Octane 89; VF115 Octane 87.
- Compatible controls: only the VF115 lists Multi-Function Tiller Handle.
Same on both: DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 20 and 25-inch shaft.
Rigging
Controls, gauges
and Helm Master EX.
Controls
- Mechanical Controls (compatible)
- Helm Master® EX (not available)
- Command Link Plus Digital Controls (not available)
- Multi-Function Tiller Handle (not available)
Gauges
- Digital and Analog Gauges (compatible)
- CL5 Touchscreen Display (not available)
Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the VF150 V MAX SHO.
Yamalube oil change kit
- Mid Range Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model VF150 · PROD. YEAR '13~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNMR-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNMR-KT-20
VF150 V MAX SHO model codes
| Model code | Controls | Color |
|---|---|---|
| VF150LB | Remote mechanical | SHO (Black) |
| VF150XB | Remote mechanical | SHO (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 VF150 V MAX SHO.
- 2.8-liter high-output four-cylinder rated 150 hp.
- 480 lb dry weight.
- 20- and 25-inch shafts; 50 amps of charging.
- New tilt stop lever.
- Optional variable trolling RPM through a gauge.
- Tilt stop lever on VF175 and VF150 relieves hydraulic pressure during trailering and storage.
- VF175 and VF150 add a cowling drain and air-intake labyrinth.
- 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.
- Variable Camshaft Timing on VF175 and VF150.
- 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 VF150 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 VF150 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 VF150 V MAX SHO for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.
VF150 repower fit
- Shaft lengths
- 20 and 25-inchYamaha spec table
- Weight †
- 480 lbYamaha spec table
- Control types
- remote mechanical (VF150LB, VF150XB)Yamaha model-code list
- Steering
- Mechanical RemoteYamaha spec table
- Most popular propeller
- V MAX SHO®, 23” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
The In-Line Four V MAX SHO family
Other engines
in this family.
Common questions
Yamaha VF150 V MAX SHO
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 VF150 V MAX SHO for it. We answer same business day.