Yamaha VF200 V MAX SHO V6 4.2L VF200LA Outboard Motor 2018

Description

The four-stroke V MAX SHO is lighter and more powerful than even its two-stroke rivals thanks to clever engineering. The V MAX SHO® 200 performs better than its weight class, just like its larger siblings.

Convenience and Control

POWERFUL CHARGING: V MAX SHO® outboards provide the type of charging power required to run the vast number of on-board electrical gadgets that are available today, with 46 amps of total alternator power at 1000 RPM and a full 50 amps from 2,500 ~ 6,000 RPM.
V MAX SHO® SERIES PROPELLERS: Made specifically for V MAX SHO® V6 20-inch-shaft outboards, the V MAX SHO Series propellers are tuned for wide-open throttle RPM at tournament level. They come in one-inch pitch increments from 22 to 27 inches.

REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE DATA: You may access real-time environmental, boat system, and outboard performance data with optional Command Link® gauges. For single- or multi-engine applications, streamlined displays come in square or round shapes and are made to endure the weather.

Power and Performance

POWERFUL POWERHEAD: Compared to steel, plasma-fused sleeveless cylinders are 60% tougher and lighter. Additionally, they enable us to increase cylinder bores without causing them to grow, resulting in 4.2 liters of big-bore displacement without adding weight.
LIGHTWEIGHT: 20-inch-shaft models are 34 pounds lighter than their predecessor, the two-stroke V MAX® Series 2, thanks to a redesigned cowling, engine bracket, and lower engine pan.
SMART DESIGN: Instead of exiting on the outside, Yamaha’s unique In-Bank Exhaust System exits downward through the middle of the “V.” This leads to a more compact design and improves combustion efficiency, producing more power and torque.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE: This superior design–with individual intake and exhaust camshafts, larger valves than previous designs and four valves per cylinder–delivers more precise valve timing and more efficient exchange of intake and exhaust gases, for responsive power and increased fuel economy. RESPONSIVE THROTTLE: Midrange punch and instant throttle response created by Variable Camshaft Timing has to be felt to be believed. OUTSTANDING FUEL ECONOMY: Micro-textured cylinder walls increase breathing efficiency while Precision Multi-Point Fuel Injection ensures the precise amount of air and fuel necessary for optimum power and fuel efficiency. Together, they make the 4.2 liter big-bore V MAX SHO® four stroke up to 12% better fuel efficient than our two-stroke V MAX® Series 2.

Reliability and Durability

CLEANER FUEL: A large, on-engine water separating fuel filter with a water sensor works in conjunction with Yamaha’s 10-Micron Water Separating Fuel Filter to separate water and contaminants from the fuel before they can reach the outboard’s other filters and fuel injectors. CORROSION PROTECTION: Combined with our proprietary alloy (YDC-30), our exclusive Phaze Five™ electro-deposited, anti-corrosive paint system provides a tough, five-layer barrier against corrosion. This protection is standard on all Yamaha V MAX SHO® four-stroke engines.

LESS MOVING components: For long-term dependability, a single timing belt requires fewer moving components. For increased convenience, automatic belt tensioners maintain the right belt tension without requiring adjustments.
POWER AND PROTECTION: The exhaust pressure reduction system on V MAX SHO® outboards helps to deliver power by transferring hot exhaust gasses out of the engine during the crucial hole shot and acceleration periods, in addition to keeping the propeller hub cool.
SILENT AND QUIET: Gases pass through a labyrinth exhaust before leaving through an idle exhaust relief outlet above the water line. Together with a muffler-free design, this makes for incredibly quiet and smooth running, even when the engine is at idle and produces a nice power sound.

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