Details
This Yamaha F20B outboard engine is easy to handle and control. It provides strong performance, smoothness, fuel economy, reduced exhaust emissions, and amazing versatility. Add in some features normally only found on larger engines, such as computer-controlled ignition, special light-load starting system, water-cooled fuel pump and large-volume silencer, to see why it is the perfect choice for commercial, professional or leisure use. The Yamaha F20B horse power four stroke outboard engine features:
- Primestart - chokeless system - easy as starting your car
- Labyrinth exhaust system - Quiter running speeds
- Fresh water flushing system - reduces corrosion and extends engine life
- Shallow water drive * Manual and electric start options
This engine has a 362cc capacity powerhead, which offers excellent torque to punch a boat up onto the plane, combined with very low engine noise and great fuel economy. On the tiller control models, not only is the gear lever mounted at the front of the engine maximum for operator convenience and comfort, but a quick adjust steering friction lever is also mounted at the front.
A 10 amp alternator is standard on all models, as is Yamaha’s almost legendary reliability. Choose between a standard and long shaft model with hand start, tiller control, or electric start, remote control. Also available are some remote control, electric start models which even have power tilt, enabling the operator to tilt the engine at the press of a button.
This Yamaha outboard engine comes in seven models.
- F20BMHS manual start, remote control, standard shaft.
- F20BMHL manual start, remote control, long shaft.
- F20BEHL electric start, tiller control, long saft.
- F20BES electric start, tiller control, standard shaft.
- F20BEL electric start, tiller control, long shaft.
- F20BEPS electric start, remote control, power tilt, standard shaft.
- F20BEPL electric start, remote control, power tilt, long shaft.
| Yamaha Outboards Specifications | F20B |
|---|---|
| Engine type | 4-Stroke |
| Number of cylinders / Configuration | 2/In-line |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) |
63 x 58.1 |
| Displacement (cm3) |
362 |
| Full throttle range (rpm) |
5000-6000 |
| Prop shaft output at mid range (kW/rpm) |
14.7/5500 |
| Weight with propeller (kg) Weight without propeller (kg)* |
F20BMHS: 51.7 F20BMHL: 53.7 F20BES: 52.7 F20BEL: 54.7 F20BEPS: 58.7 F20BEPL: 60.7 |
| Recommended boat transom height (mm) |
S: 381 L: 508 |
| Carburetors | 1 |
| Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Fuel tank capacity | Seprate, 25 |
| Oil pan capacity (litres) |
1.6 |
| Lubrication | Wet-sump |
| Ignition / Advance system | CDI/Computer |
| Lighting coil / alternator | 12V - 10A |
| Gear ratio | 13:27 |
| Starter system | Manual (AM) Electric (BE) |
| Steering | Tiller (BM) Remote control (BE) |
| Throttle and shift controls | Twist grip (BM) F-N-R/front shift (BM) Single lever remote control (BE) |
| Trim & tilt method (Trim angle) |
Manual (BM) (0°,4°,8°,12°) Power Tilt (BE) |
| Number of Propeller options Size range (ins) |
8 6½ - 12 |
* The kW data is based on the ICOMIA 28 standard, measured at the prop shaft









