UK: New Yamaha F150B Outboard Presented at Seawork 2012

Seawork sees the launch of the latest outboard for commercial applications available in the UK for the first time – the new Yamaha F150B. This engine was developed from the highly successful Yamaha F150A to further increase its suitability for commercial users where the engine is more likely to be used on heavy duty craft operating for long periods at low to medium engine speeds.

As with all new Yamaha engines for commercial use there is a two-year warranty, subject to terms and conditions.

Unique features of the Yamaha F150B include:

• Hard chrome-plated piston rings and molybdenum-coated pistons offer low abrasion characteristics for prolonged use at a constant rpm – typical of commercial use
• Updated ECM (Engine Control Module) and fuel injectors – both designed to give the benefit of increased low to mid range torque
• An hour-meter is standard
• Counter rotation versions available for twin-engine fitments
• Yamaha LAN wiring system
• Yamaha Digital Network Gauge system (DNG)
• Yamaha wide range Trim and Tilt
• Freshwater flushing point
• YDS – Yamaha Diagnostic System allows laptop access to ECM data

Yamaha has also increased the choice of four-stroke engines with the introduction of three new X-shaft variants of the popular F70, F80 and F100 models for 2012. These X-shaft engines are suitable for larger, more substantial craft with 25” transom heights, found on many RIBs, commercial boats and catamarans.

Three outstanding examples of new Yamaha outboard power installations will be showcased on the berths. The Redbay 8.4m RIB c/w Yamaha F250 (Berth V56) is in use with Skandia Life Team GBR as RYA Team Operations hub and floating HQ for Stephen Park, OBE, and RYA Olympic Manager at British Sailing. The RIB’s electronics enable checking on the home team’s performance as well offering rest and repairs to save race crews from having to return to base between activities.

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Source: seawork, May 25, 2012