Yamaha LF250XCB 250HP Outboard – 25in Shaft, Counter Rotation
For weekend trips, Yamaha LF250XCB steps up with 250 horsepower. Counter rotation balances torque against a matched twin engine. Boaters pick it for a straightforward, low-maintenance setup. Well matched to center consoles and cruisers.
- Rated at 250 horsepower
- Shaft length 25 inches
- Pairs with a standard-rotation twin
- Digital Electronic Control steering
- Backed by standard marine warranty
Description
Offshore tracking becomes automatic when the counter-rotating Yamaha LF250XCB balances your twin-engine rig. The massive 4.2-liter V6 translates digital fly-by-wire commands into explosive midrange torque, pushing heavily loaded center consoles across wide bays instantly. Verifying your twin-engine transom bracket guarantees this digital steer counter rotating outboard aligns securely without starving the internal cooling intakes.
Eradicate exhausting mechanical steering friction at high speeds by integrating this digital electronic control engine into your port-side rigging. You pilot fast twin-engine coastal vessels with absolute single-finger precision without fighting stiff physical cables. Yamaha casts the 258 kg assembly using specialized anti-corrosion marine aluminum alloys, stopping severe galvanic decay when repowering premium offshore skiffs for continuous saltwater tournament use.
Key Features of Yamaha LF250XCB
- Digital Electronic Control: Translates hand movements into instant electronic commands, eliminating mechanical cable slop during precise marina maneuvering.
- Counter-Rotating Gearcase: Cancels the massive lateral thrust of a starboard engine, keeping twin-engine performance hulls tracking perfectly straight underway.
- 4.2-Liter DOHC Block: Breathes massive volumes of clean air efficiently, generating 250 horsepower effortlessly to lift heavy fiberglass hulls onto plane.
- 25-Inch Extra-Long Shaft: Drops the propeller deeply below high offshore transoms, maintaining solid forward thrust and preventing water pump starvation.
- 50-Amp Charging Alternator: Outputs massive charging power, keeping demanding radar systems and heavy-duty livewell pumps fully powered offshore.
- 1.75:1 High-Speed 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 providing crisp acceleration across the RPM band.
- Hydraulic Power Trim: Adjusts the running angle actively via the binnacle switch, optimizing bow attitude across aggressive offshore swells.
- Anti-Corrosion Castings: Blocks severe galvanic decay physically, protecting the aluminum powerhead block across decades of daily saltwater exposure.
- Clean Four-Stroke Combustion: Burns fuel highly efficiently without oil mixing, easily meeting strict local waterway emissions regulations and EPA standards.
Why Choose Yamaha LF250XCB
This advanced 25-inch block acts strictly as a high-end fly-by-wire power plant designed for the port side of dual-engine applications. Substituting a mechanical control model sacrifices electronic shifting entirely. Upgrading your digital throttle syncing network is mandatory for smooth engine communication.
- Verify your twin-engine transom bracket accommodates a 25-inch shaft length safely.
- Link the DEC module to your master binnacle to synchronize shift commands perfectly.
- Keep coastal waters clean by running highly regulated four-stroke engine configurations.
Ideal Application and Vessel Fitment
This 250-horsepower drive-by-wire block is engineered strictly for modern deep-V center consoles, advanced fiberglass skiffs, and twin-engine coastal vessels demanding a 25-inch shaft. Operating as a highly responsive digital drive, it translates electronic throttle data instantly, keeping twin-engine performance hulls tracking perfectly straight at high cruising speeds. It thrives in competitive coastal environments where balancing massive thrust requires precise fly-by-wire power without sacrificing absolute reliability.
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 zero corrosion coverage 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 LF250XCB Specs
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Full Model Code | LF250XCB (Counter Rotation) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Engine Family/Series | V6 Offshore Digital |
| 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 (Net) |
| Gear Ratio | 1.75:1 |
| Shaft Length | X: 25in |
| Dry Weight | 258 kg |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0x96.0mm |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric/DEC Digital Control (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 digital rigging setups with Helm Master EX (25in transom). |












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