2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO V6 4.2L VF225LB

Turn your transom into a thrill switch with this Black 2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO VF225LB—a new, engine-only listing built for boaters who want instant punch without giving up everyday efficiency. This is a standalone outboard (not a complete boat), ready to be matched to the right hull and rigging for your style of water.
At the heart of this VMAX SHO is a 4.2L (4169 cc) V6 with DOHC breathing through 24 valves (4 per cylinder). The result is the kind of muscle that makes a difference where it counts: getting heavier bay boats, multi-species rigs, and offshore-capable center consoles up on plane quickly, holding speed with a loaded crew, and powering through chop without feeling like the engine is working overtime. With 225 horsepower (167.9 kW) at 5500 RPM and a full-throttle range of 5000–6000 RPM, it’s tuned for strong, usable power—exactly what you want when the day calls for confident acceleration and steady top-end pull.
Cruise is where this platform earns its keep. The fuel-injected setup helps deliver clean response and consistent metering, ideal for long runs between spots and efficient midrange operation. Pair that with a 1.75:1 gear ratio, and you get a prop-friendly setup designed to translate power into real-world thrust—great for hulls that benefit from strong midrange torque and solid grip when conditions get sporty.
This VF225LB is also built for real boating life: salt-water capable, water-cooled (open loop), and equipped with a visual/audible engine alert system plus emergency RPM reduction to help protect your investment when something’s not right. The 70-amp alternator supports today’s on-water electronics load, while electric start and remote steering control keep operation smooth at the helm. Trim is handled by a power trim system, so dialing in attitude for ride and efficiency is effortless.
Key fit notes for rigging: this model is a 20-inch shaft and carries a dry weight of 529 lbs. Fuel requirement is mid-grade gasoline, and propulsion is via propeller.
Ask your dealer about warranty coverage available for this new Yamaha outboard and rig this Black V MAX SHO to the hull that deserves it—because “just getting there” isn’t the point.

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Turn your transom into a thrill switch with this Black 2027 Yamaha V MAX SHO VF225LB—a new, engine-only listing built for boaters who want instant punch without giving up everyday efficiency. This is a standalone outboard (not a complete boat), ready to be matched to the right hull and rigging for your style of water.
At the heart of this VMAX SHO is a 4.2L (4169 cc) V6 with DOHC breathing through 24 valves (4 per cylinder). The result is the kind of muscle that makes a difference where it counts: getting heavier bay boats, multi-species rigs, and offshore-capable center consoles up on plane quickly, holding speed with a loaded crew, and powering through chop without feeling like the engine is working overtime. With 225 horsepower (167.9 kW) at 5500 RPM and a full-throttle range of 5000–6000 RPM, it’s tuned for strong, usable power—exactly what you want when the day calls for confident acceleration and steady top-end pull.
Cruise is where this platform earns its keep. The fuel-injected setup helps deliver clean response and consistent metering, ideal for long runs between spots and efficient midrange operation. Pair that with a 1.75:1 gear ratio, and you get a prop-friendly setup designed to translate power into real-world thrust—great for hulls that benefit from strong midrange torque and solid grip when conditions get sporty.
This VF225LB is also built for real boating life: salt-water capable, water-cooled (open loop), and equipped with a visual/audible engine alert system plus emergency RPM reduction to help protect your investment when something’s not right. The 70-amp alternator supports today’s on-water electronics load, while electric start and remote steering control keep operation smooth at the helm. Trim is handled by a power trim system, so dialing in attitude for ride and efficiency is effortless.
Key fit notes for rigging: this model is a 20-inch shaft and carries a dry weight of 529 lbs. Fuel requirement is mid-grade gasoline, and propulsion is via propeller.
Ask your dealer about warranty coverage available for this new Yamaha outboard and rig this Black V MAX SHO to the hull that deserves it—because “just getting there” isn’t the point.

Color Options

Pricing

Engine

Drive Line

Steering