2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO V6 4.2L VF250LB

Meet the muscle behind your next repower: the Black 2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO VF250LB—a standalone outboard engine listing built for boaters who want serious punch without the drama. This is a 250 bhp (186.5 kW) V6 4.2L that’s happiest doing what it was born to do: pushing the kinds of hulls that appreciate real torque and confident midrange pull—think performance-minded bay boats, larger center consoles, and other 20" transom setups that want strong acceleration onto plane and authority in rougher water.
At the heart of this outboard is a 4-stroke, DOHC, 24-valve layout (4 valves per cylinder) with a big-bore/big-stroke personality (96 mm x 96 mm) and 4,169 cc of displacement. That combination is all about responsive power delivery when you’re loaded with gear, people, or both—exactly the moments when lesser packages start to feel “busy.” With a full-throttle range of 5000–6000 RPM (rated at 5500 RPM) and a 1.75:1 gear ratio turning a propeller, it’s built to translate horsepower into real-world thrust where it counts.
Cruise is where this motor really earns its keep. Fuel injection paired with a 10.3:1 compression ratio and mid-grade gas requirements helps it run clean and efficient when you settle into that comfortable midrange pace—great for long runs across the bay, hopping between spots, or stretching your fuel dock visits a little farther apart.
It’s also ready for the environment it lives in. This Yamaha is salt water capable, uses water (open loop) cooling, and includes an engine alert system (visual/audible) plus emergency RPM reduction—smart safeguards when conditions (or cooling flow) aren’t cooperating.
Rigging-friendly details matter, and this one delivers: electric start, power trim, remote steering control, a 20-inch shaft, and a stout 70-amp alternator to support today’s onboard electronics. Dry weight is 529 lbs (240 kg) for the 20" shaft configuration.
If you want a black-clad V6 that brings big displacement confidence, crisp throttle response, and efficient cruising manners to the right hull class, this V MAX SHO VF250LB is ready to be the centerpiece of your transom. Warranty coverage varies—ask us for the current Yamaha warranty details available with this engine.

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Meet the muscle behind your next repower: the Black 2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO VF250LB—a standalone outboard engine listing built for boaters who want serious punch without the drama. This is a 250 bhp (186.5 kW) V6 4.2L that’s happiest doing what it was born to do: pushing the kinds of hulls that appreciate real torque and confident midrange pull—think performance-minded bay boats, larger center consoles, and other 20" transom setups that want strong acceleration onto plane and authority in rougher water.
At the heart of this outboard is a 4-stroke, DOHC, 24-valve layout (4 valves per cylinder) with a big-bore/big-stroke personality (96 mm x 96 mm) and 4,169 cc of displacement. That combination is all about responsive power delivery when you’re loaded with gear, people, or both—exactly the moments when lesser packages start to feel “busy.” With a full-throttle range of 5000–6000 RPM (rated at 5500 RPM) and a 1.75:1 gear ratio turning a propeller, it’s built to translate horsepower into real-world thrust where it counts.
Cruise is where this motor really earns its keep. Fuel injection paired with a 10.3:1 compression ratio and mid-grade gas requirements helps it run clean and efficient when you settle into that comfortable midrange pace—great for long runs across the bay, hopping between spots, or stretching your fuel dock visits a little farther apart.
It’s also ready for the environment it lives in. This Yamaha is salt water capable, uses water (open loop) cooling, and includes an engine alert system (visual/audible) plus emergency RPM reduction—smart safeguards when conditions (or cooling flow) aren’t cooperating.
Rigging-friendly details matter, and this one delivers: electric start, power trim, remote steering control, a 20-inch shaft, and a stout 70-amp alternator to support today’s onboard electronics. Dry weight is 529 lbs (240 kg) for the 20" shaft configuration.
If you want a black-clad V6 that brings big displacement confidence, crisp throttle response, and efficient cruising manners to the right hull class, this V MAX SHO VF250LB is ready to be the centerpiece of your transom. Warranty coverage varies—ask us for the current Yamaha warranty details available with this engine.

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Pricing

Engine

Drive Line

Steering