Yamaha LF250XB 250HP Outboard – 25in Shaft, Counter Rotation, V6
Yamaha LF250XB channels 250 horsepower. Counter-rotating gears pair with a standard twin, both on 25-inch shafts. Anglers rely on it for predictable starts, trip after trip. Common on center consoles and cruisers.
- Rated at 250 horsepower
- Shaft length 25 inches
- Balances torque on twin installs
- V6 engine, proven configuration
- Built for sustained offshore running
Description
Deep-V offshore fishing boats achieve instant tracking stability when the Yamaha LF250XB counter-rotating outboard anchors the port transom. The naturally aspirated 4.2-liter EFI block translates traditional mechanical throttle inputs into brutal midrange acceleration, lifting heavily loaded twin-engine center consoles onto plane effortlessly. A quick tape measure check validates this mechanical steer counter rotating outboard fits 25-inch transoms perfectly without creating excessive lower unit drag.
Balance massive starboard propeller walk immediately by integrating this specialized left-hand rotation lower unit into your mechanical rigging setup. You steer heavy coastal fishing boats precisely using traditional cables without requiring complex fly-by-wire network conversions. Yamaha equips the 255 kg powerhead with a high-output 50-amp alternator. This heavy-duty electrical generation ensures continuous power delivery for demanding offshore electronics when running a 250hp left hand outboard motor.
Key Features of Yamaha LF250XB
- Counter-Rotating Gearcase: Offsets the lateral thrust of standard engines, eliminating steering pull and keeping massive twin-engine hulls tracking dead straight.
- 4.2-Liter V6 Block: Breathes massive volumes of clean air efficiently, generating 250 horsepower effortlessly to lift heavy fiberglass hulls onto plane.
- Remote Mechanical Control: Accepts standard mechanical cables directly from your forward helm, integrating flawlessly with classic steering consoles.
- 25-Inch Extra-Long Shaft: Reaches deep below elevated offshore transoms, keeping the propeller fully engaged in clean undisturbed water.
- 50-Amp High-Output Alternator: Generates massive electrical current continuously, keeping deep cycle house batteries fully charged for heavy-duty marine electronics.
- 1.75:1 Heavy-Duty Gearcase: Spins aggressive high-pitch propellers efficiently, translating massive big block torque directly into forward vessel momentum.
- Multi-Point Sequential EFI: Calculates precise fuel requirements continuously, eliminating carburetor hesitation and ensuring crisp acceleration across the RPM band.
- Hydraulic Power Trim: Adjusts the running angle dynamically via the binnacle switch, optimizing bow attitude across aggressive lake swells.
- Anti-Corrosion Finish: Blocks severe galvanic decay physically, protecting the aluminum powerhead block across decades of daily saltwater exposure.
- Clean Four-Stroke Operation: Burns fuel with strict efficiency, ensuring peak performance while meeting modern clean-air environmental standards globally.
Why Choose Yamaha LF250XB
Choosing this specific engine limits installation entirely to the port side of 25-inch tall transoms rigged with standard mechanical forward steering wheels. You cannot operate this via digital fly-by-wire controls. Correcting your rigging geometry is a mandatory step when replacing older mechanical outboards.
- Measure the vertical distance from your twin-engine transom edge to the keel bottom.
- Install corresponding mechanical control cables sized exactly for your specific offshore hull length.
- Keep coastal waters clean by running highly regulated four-stroke engine configurations.
Ideal Application and Vessel Fitment
This 25-inch mechanical-steer outboard excels on deep-V twin-engine center consoles, heavy aluminum offshore fishing boats, and 24-28ft coastal bay boats carrying massive payloads. By integrating a proven 4.2-liter displacement block with standard mechanical cable controls and counter-rotation, the engine acts as an incredibly reliable mechanical workhorse. The extended shaft allows captains to operate safely in massive ocean swells, making this twin engine mechanical rigging setup an absolute necessity for offshore operators.
Warranty, Support and Maintenance
Authorized recreational operation receives a 3-Year Pleasure Warranty alongside exceptional factory support. Registered commercial applications fall under a strict 1-Year Commercial Warranty with separate terms applied to the block. Scheduled maintenance requires replacing gearcase lubricants and changing oil filters at manual-specified intervals. Always save all physical service records. Your engine serial number acts as the only way to source exact genuine replacement parts. Mulmotor provides product-information support before purchase and assistance with order-related questions.
Yamaha LF250XB Specs
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Full Model Code | LF250XB (Counter Rotation) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Engine Family/Series | V6 Offshore Mechanical |
| Engine Type | V6 (60°), 4-Stroke |
| Displacement | 4.2L |
| Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5000-6000 |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Alternator Output | 50 Amps |
| Gear Ratio | 1.75:1 |
| Shaft Length | X: 25in |
| Dry Weight | 255 kg |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0x96.0mm |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric/Mechanical Remote (Left Hand Rotation) |
| Trim/Tilt Method | Power Trim/Tilt |
| Oil Capacity | 6.3L |
| Recommended Fuel | 89 Octane |
| Standard Warranty | 3-Year |
| Application | Port-side engine for twin offshore setups requiring mechanical controls (25in transom). |














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