Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO · Virginia Beach

Yamaha VF175 V MAX SHO outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The VF175 is the top In-Line Four V MAX SHO: a 2.8-liter four-cylinder rated 175 hp, 480 lb dry with a 20-inch shaft. It adds Variable Camshaft Timing, a tilt stop lever and a cowling drain with an air-intake labyrinth, and charges at 50 amps. It rigs with mechanical controls in 20- and 25-inch shafts.

Horsepower
175 hp
Engine type
Inline 4
Displacement
2.8L
Shaft length
20" - 25"
Weight †
218 kg (480 lbs) - 222 kg (489 lbs)
Get a quote on the VF175 V MAX SHOCall (757) 464-4600
Yamaha
Yamaha VF175 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 VF175 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 VF175 V MAX SHO specifications
Weight †218 kg (480 lbs) - 222 kg (489 lbs)
Full Throttle RPM Range5000 ~ 6000 rpm
Fuel Induction SystemEFI
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine TypeInline 4
Displacement2.8L
Bore x Stroke96 x 96.2mm (3.78 x 3.79in)
Prop Shaft Horsepower175 hp at 5500 rpm
Alternator Output at W.O.T.50 Amp
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Recommended FuelOctane 89
Recommended Fuel FiltrationYamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
C.A.R.B. Rating3-Star
ExhaustThrough Propeller
Intake16
IgnitionTCI Microcomputer
Spark PlugLFR6A-11
Starting SystemElectric
LubricationWet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity4.5L/4.3L w/without filter
Recommended CoolingThermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio1.86:1
Gear ShiftForward, Neutral, Reverse
Shaft Length20" - 25"
Degree of Tilt70°
Degree of Trim-4° through +16°
Mounting CentersN/A
SteeringMechanical Remote
Steering Angle (maximum)32° 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 VF175 compares
with the VF150, VF200.

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

Same family

VF175 vs VF150

  • Rated output: VF175 175 hp at 5500 rpm; VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm.
  • Gear ratio: VF175 1.86:1; VF150 2.00:1.

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.

Next size up

VF175 vs VF200

  • Rated output: VF175 175 hp at 5500 rpm; VF200 200hp at 5500 rpm.
  • Displacement: VF175 2.8L; VF200 4.2L.
  • Valvetrain (spec sign): VF175 DOHC (16-valve); VF200 DOHC (24-valve).
  • Weight: VF175 49 lb lighter at the lightest weight Yamaha lists (480 lb vs 529 lb).
  • Gear ratio: VF175 1.86:1; VF200 1.75:1.
  • Alternator: VF175 50 amp; VF200 70 amp.
  • Fuel: VF175 Octane 89; VF200 Octane 87.

Same on both: 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

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the VF175 V MAX SHO.

Yamalube oil change kit

  • Mid Range Oil Change KitYamaha's row: Model VF175 · PROD. YEAR '14~ · 05W-30 KIT NA · 10W-30 KIT LUB-MRNMR-KT-10 · 20W-40 KIT LUB-MRNMR-KT-20

VF175 V MAX SHO model codes

Yamaha VF175 V MAX SHO model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
VF175LBRemote mechanicalSHO (Black)
VF175XBRemote 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 VF175 V MAX SHO.

  • 2.8-liter high-output four-cylinder rated 175 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 VF175 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 VF175 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 VF175 V MAX SHO for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

VF175 repower fit

Shaft lengths
20 and 25-inchYamaha spec table
Weight †
480 to 489 lbYamaha spec table, lightest to heaviest listed
Control types
remote mechanical (VF175LB, VF175XB)Yamaha model-code list
Steering
Mechanical RemoteYamaha spec table
Most popular propeller
V MAX SHO®, 23” pitchYamaha dealer spec sign, 2026-09-01
Get a quote on the VF175 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 VF150 V MAX SHO150 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF115 V MAX SHO115 hpSpecs and repower Yamaha VF90 V MAX SHO90 hpSpecs and repower
Yamaha In-Line Four V MAX SHO familyEvery Yamaha outboard

Common questions

Yamaha VF175 V MAX SHO
questions, answered.

Yamaha lists the same 2.8L displacement, DOHC (16-valve) valvetrain (spec sign), 480 lb lightest listed weight, 50-amp alternator, 20 and 25-inch shaft and 89 octane for both. Where they differ: Rated output: VF175 175 hp at 5500 rpm; VF150 150 hp at 5500 rpm. Gear ratio: VF175 1.86:1; VF150 2.00:1.

Yamaha lists Octane 89 for the VF175, with an ethanol blend limit of 10% Maximum. For the VF200 it lists Octane 87.

Yamaha's dealer spec sign for the VF175 names this as its most popular propeller: V MAX SHO®, 23” 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 VF175 V MAX SHO for it. We answer same business day.

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