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Yamaha 70 HP Outboard Motors
SKU: F70LB
Our 1-liter 70-hp midrange features a two-piece upper case and 10 percent lighter pistons. Combined with its 16-valve SOHC design and 17 percent larger intakes, it’s one of the most responsive outboards on the water. Now available in matte brown, it’s also one of the stealthiest.
- Only 253 pounds
- Available in a 20” shaft
- Powerful 15-amp alternator
- Optional Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS®)
- Available in signature Yamaha gray, pearlescent white, and NEW matte brown
The Midrange 70 is compatible with tiller and mechanical controls and a range of gauges and props to suit your preference for performance, control, and the display of data. It also allows you to access our Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS®) depending on your rigging. Explore compatible components below and contact your dealer for rigging expertise.
| Weight † | 114 kg (253 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5300 ~ 6300 rpm |
| Fuel Induction System | EFI |
| Recommended Engine Oil | Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual) |
| Engine Type | i4 |
| Displacement | 1.0L |
| Bore x Stroke | 65 x 75mm (2.56 x 2.95 in.) |
| Prop Shaft Horsepower | 70hp at 5800 rpm |
| Alternator Output at W.O.T. | 15 Amp |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Octane 87 |
| Recommended Fuel Filtration | Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external) |
| C.A.R.B. Rating | 3-Star |
| Exhaust | Through Propeller |
| Intake | 16 |
| Ignition | TCI Microcomputer |
| Spark Plug | LKR7E |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.1/1.9 |
| Recommended Cooling | Thermostatic Control |
| Ethanol Blend Limit | 10% Maximum |
| Gear Ratio | 2.33:1 |
| Gear Shift | Forward, Neutral, Reverse |
| Shaft Length | 20" |
| Degree of Tilt | 65° |
| Degree of Trim | -4° through +16° |
| Mounting Centers | N/A |
| Steering | |
| Steering Angle (maximum) | 40° from center, either direction |
| Warranty | Limited 3-year Pleasure, 3-year Government, 1-Year Commercial |