Ultimate BoatingYamaha F300

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Yamaha F300: specifications

The Yamaha F300 is an outboard rated at 300 hp with V6 (six-cylinder V) architecture.

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Key figures

Power
300hp
Dry weight
263kg
Displacement
4,169cm³
Alternator output
70A
Indicative price
32,065
Maximum warranty
3years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2018.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Tarif EU 2024. Indicative source price: request a quote for your country, date and required configuration.

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureV6
Power (kW)220.6 kW
Cylinders6
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement4,169 cm³
Bore × stroke96 × 96 mm
Compression ratio10,3:1
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output72 hp/L
Fuel systemEFI multipoint
Min. fuelRON 94 (89 mini)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio1,75:1
Propeller configurationMono (contra-rot dispo)
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionYes
Available shaftsX/U (25"/30")

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)263 kg (25")
Power-to-weight ratio1.14 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)70 A
Amps per horsepower0.23 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)Yes
ControlDBW / SBW
SteeringSBW électrique (Helm Master EX)
Power steeringYes
Docking joystickPartner
GPS position holdYes
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public price32,065 €
Cost per horsepower107 €/hp
Base warranty2 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)3 years

Operation & compliance

Fuel burn at WOT96.6 L/h
Emissions standardRCD

Head to head with its direct rivals

Prices, warranties and test conditions are not harmonised. They remain visible but do not determine strengths or rankings.

Side-by-side figures for the F300 against Honda BF300 · Mercury Pro XS V8 300 · Parsun F300 EFI, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionF300Honda BF300Mercury Pro XS V8 300Parsun F300 EFI
Power hp300300300300
Dry weight kg263355229285
Power / weight hp/kg1.140.851.311.05
Alternator output A70n/a85n/a
Cost per hp €/hp107111125n/a
Base warranty years2332
Fuel burn at WOT L/h96.6n/an/a96.3

An index requires at least two criteria documented for every compared engine. “n/a” means the available data cannot assess this use; it is not a poor rating.

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