Yamaha Marine Group today introduced two new 25-horsepower, four-stroke outboards, the F25 and the T25. Great for aluminum fishing boats, inflatables and small pontoons, these versatile outboards rival Yamaha’s two-strokes for top-end performance but offer the fuel efficiency and smoothness customers have come to expect from a four stroke.
“Putting a four-stoke 25 in our current lineup is really about meeting the needs of our dealers in key regions of the country,” said John Rigsby, Yamaha Marine Group National Sales Manager. “There are applications, particularly in the Midwest, where our F20 is just not enough outboard and our F40 is too much. Yamaha dealers asked for this addition to our line, and we heard them.”
The F25 and its sibling – the high-thrust T25 – both use a 498 cc two-cylinder, single overhead-camshaft powerhead. Its block and cylinder head are all new, and it shares connecting rods, pistons and valves with the Yamaha F60 powerhead. The F25/T25 powerhead features a new tuned long-intake track manifold, micro computer controlled ignition and Yamaha’s PrimeStart system for outstanding fuel efficiency, easy starting, fast acceleration and excellent top-end speed.
Another feature for the tiller model of the F25 is a new, robust tiller handle and steering bracket for reduced flex and increased stability. Remote versions of the F25 can also be fitted with Yamaha’s award-winning Multi-Function Tiller Handle. In addition, the 15-inch shaft F25 features a new lower mount for reduced vibration.
Like the F20 and F40, the F25 and T25 use an integral engine monitoring and warning system and Yamaha’s Ultimate Corrosion Protection System. The high-thrust T25 features a standard Yamaha Dual Thrust propeller, a high 2:42 to 1 gear ratio, electric start and remote control, making it ideal for small pontoons, sailboats and workboats.
The F25 is available with shaft lengths of 15″ and 20″. The T25 comes with a 20″ shaft.
Both sport new graphics and a lower-profile cowl.
Yamaha Marine Group, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,200 U.S. dealers and OEM partners with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA?’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception.
This document contains many of Yamaha’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement.By: Martin Peters, Mgr Communications
