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Yamaha VF150 VMAX SHO

Specifications

Model	VMAX SHO	Category Name	Outboard Engines	Year	2026
Sale Type	New	Manufacturer	Yamaha	Color	black
Price	Contact for price CAD

Description

Bring on the water and bring on the fun with the VF115 V MAX SHO, the ultimate engine for smaller boats, family pontoons and other craft play. And it's every bit a V MAX SHO, compact, lightweight and capable of performance typically associated with two strokes, but with the convenience and quiet of a four stroke. Who could want more?

ENGINE

Cooling

Thermostatic Control

Exhaust

Through Propeller

Ignition

TCI micro-computer

Starting

Electric w/PTT

RPM_Range

5,000-6,000

Gear_Ratio

28/14 (2.0:1)

Gear_Shift

F-N-R

Engine_Type

In-Line Four-Cylinder

Lubrication

Wet Sump

Displacement

2785cc (170 ci)

Bore_&_Stroke

96 x 96.2mm (3.78 x 3.79 in)

Fuel_Delivery

Multi-point electronic fuel injection

Induction_System

EFI (DOHC) with variable camshaft timing (VCT)

Alternator_Output

50 Amps

Compression_Ratio

10.3:1

Degree_of_Trim/Tilt

-4° through +16°

DIMENSIONS

Dry_Weight

218kg (480lbs)

Shaft_Length

20" (L) / 25" (X)

HIGHLIGHTS

Unbeatable Reliability

The V MAX SHO® VF 150's Cowling Drain System and Air Intake Labyrinth System trap and drain water that enters the cowling during normal operation.

Quiet Power and Performance

The four-stroke, four-valve-per-cylinder V MAX SHO® 150 is able to maximize combustion efficiency in a way that no two stroke can, delivering clean, quite power and performance.

Tournament Toughness

The four-stroke V MAX SHO® VF 150 has a gearcase featuring specially hardened pinion, forward and reverse gears for increased reliability.

KEY FEATURES

Great Hole Shot, acceleration and Top Speed: The V MAX SHO® 150 uses Yamaha's Variable Camshaft Timing System (VCT) for hole shot and acceleration that is noticeably quicker than that of the F150 and equal to that of the two-stroke VZ 150 HPDI.
Smooth: The 2.8-liter, four-cylinder powerhead employs double-overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and counterbalance shafts for extra smooth performance.
Fuel Efficient: The four-stroke V MAX SHO® 150 offers fuel consumption that is 30 to 40 percent better than that of traditional carbureted two strokes.

FUEL AND LUBRICATION

Oil_Capacity

4.5L/4.3L w/without filter

Recommended_Oil

Yamalube 4-M

Recommended_Fuel

Midgrade Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 89)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Great Hole Shot, acceleration and Top Speed

The new V MAX SHO® 150 uses Yamaha's Variable Camshaft Timing System (VCT) for hole shot and acceleration that is noticeably quicker than that of the F150 and equal to that of the two-stroke VZ 150 HPDI.

Smooth

The 2.8-liter, four-cylinder powerhead employs double-overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and counterbalance shafts for extra smooth performance.

Fuel Efficient

The four-stroke V MAX SHO® 150 offers fuel consumption that is 30 to 40 percent better than that of traditional carbureted two strokes.

Extra Space

Because it's a four-stroke, there's no need for an external oil tank with the V MAX SHO® 150. That's a savings of approximately 23 pounds - that means less weight and more storage room in the boat for tackle and other items.

Easy Rigging

The new four-stroke V MAX SHO® 150 has mechanical control for easy, convenient rigging with most bass, bay and flats boats; with a choice of analog, 6Y5 digital or Command Link® gauges.

Propping flexibility

Uses Yamaha's new V MAX SHO® Series of propellers, which now offer single-inch pitches for more "dialed in" performance. new 22-inch and 23-inch pitches available soon.

Better charging

A powerful 50-amp alternator offers 11 percent more power than that of the VZ150 HPDI.

Powerful Good Looks

The V MAX SHO® looks every bit the part of V MAX,® with a special paint scheme and exhaust that sets it apart from lesser outboards.

Reliability

Based on proven Yamaha four-stroke, marine-specific architecture and years of solid performance.

Weight

At 480 pounds,* the four-stroke V MAX SHO®150 weighs just 12 pounds more than Yamaha's two-stroke VZ150. That, alone, is amazing. Once you consider the weight of the oil tank, the V MAX SHO®150 weighs about the same on the boat as the VZ150. What's more, not having an oil tank frees up space in the boat.

Yamaha's Variable Camshaft Timing

System advances and retards the angle of the intake camshaft to dramatically increase power and throttle response in the low- and mid-rpm ranges. This feature helps the four-stroke V MAX SHO® 150 generate the kind of performance that you expect from traditional two-stroke outboards.