Yamaha-Certified Outboard Service • CT Shoreline

Yamaha Outboards Expertly Matched to Your Boat

From portable engines to offshore power, we’ll help you choose the right Yamaha the first time.

As a Yamaha Certified Master Technician, we don’t just sell engines—we help you choose the right one based on how you actually use your boat.

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Explore Yamaha Engine Types

Offshore Power

For larger boats, long runs, and serious performance

Built for strength, range, and reliability, Yamaha’s offshore engines deliver the power needed for bigger boats and open water conditions. From the V8 5.3L models to the versatile V6 and Inline 4 platforms, these engines are designed to handle demanding use without compromise.

Whether you’re running offshore, cruising the Sound, or repowering a larger vessel, we’ll help you match the right horsepower and configuration to your boat.

Key Models: 5.6L V8 XTO

Midrange Power

Balanced performance for everyday boating

Yamaha’s midrange engines are the backbone of most boats on the water—delivering the right mix of power, efficiency, and reliability for a wide range of uses.

Ideal for center consoles, pontoons, and family boats, these engines provide smooth, dependable performance whether you’re fishing, cruising, or towing.

We’ll help you choose the right setup based on how you actually use your boat—not just the numbers on paper.

Common Applications:

  • Family & watersports
  • Pontoon & fishing
  • General recreation

Key Models:

  • 115 / 90 / 75 HP
  • 70 / 60 / 50 HP
  • 40 / 30 HP

Portable Power

Lightweight, reliable, and easy to handle

Compact and efficient, Yamaha’s portable outboards are ideal for tenders, small boats, and simple setups where reliability matters most.

Whether you need dependable power for a skiff, a kicker motor, or a lightweight solution for easy transport, these engines are built to start easily and run cleanly with minimal maintenance.

We’ll help you find the right balance of weight, power, and usability for your setup.

Key Models:

  • 25 / 20 / 15 HP
  • 9.9 / 8 HP
  • 6 / 4 / 2.5 HP

V MAX SHO

High-performance power for speed and precision

Designed for anglers and performance-driven boaters, the V MAX SHO series delivers quick acceleration, strong top-end speed, and responsive handling.

These engines are a go-to choice for bass boats and other high-performance applications where every bit of power and efficiency counts.

If performance matters, we’ll help you dial in the right setup for how—and where—you run your boat.

Key Models:

  • V6 4.2L (250 / 225 / 200 HP)
  • Inline 4 (175 / 150 / 115 / 90 HP)

 

Specialty Engines

Built for specific conditions and unique applications

Some boats—and some environments—require more specialized solutions. Yamaha’s specialty outboards are designed to meet those needs, whether you’re navigating shallow water, pushing heavier loads, or exploring electric propulsion.

These setups are less about horsepower alone and more about matching the engine to the job. We’ll help you determine the right solution based on your boat, your water, and how you use it.

Options Include:

  • Jet Drive (shallow water operation)
  • High Thrust (heavy loads, pontoons, workboats)
  • Electric (HARMO & Torqeedo systems)

Explore Yamaha Engine Types

Yamaha Offshore Power

Offshore Power

For larger boats, long runs, and serious performance

Built for strength, range, and reliability, Yamaha’s offshore engines deliver the power needed for bigger boats and open water conditions. From the V8 5.3L models to the versatile V6 and Inline 4 platforms, these engines are designed to handle demanding use without compromise.

Whether you’re running offshore, cruising the Sound, or repowering a larger vessel, we’ll help you match the right horsepower and configuration to your boat.

Key Models: 5.6L V8 XTO

Yamaha Midrange Power (115-30)

Midrange Power

Balanced performance for everyday boating

Yamaha’s midrange engines are the backbone of most boats on the water—delivering the right mix of power, efficiency, and reliability for a wide range of uses.

Ideal for center consoles, pontoons, and family boats, these engines provide smooth, dependable performance whether you’re fishing, cruising, or towing.

We’ll help you choose the right setup based on how you actually use your boat—not just the numbers on paper.

Common Applications:

  • Family & watersports
  • Pontoon & fishing
  • General recreation


Key Models:

  • 115 / 90 / 75 HP
  • 70 / 60 / 50 HP
  • 40 / 30 HP
Yamaha Portable Power

Portable Power

Lightweight, reliable, and easy to handle

Compact and efficient, Yamaha’s portable outboards are ideal for tenders, small boats, and simple setups where reliability matters most.

Whether you need dependable power for a skiff, a kicker motor, or a lightweight solution for easy transport, these engines are built to start easily and run cleanly with minimal maintenance.

We’ll help you find the right balance of weight, power, and usability for your setup.

Key Models:

  • 25 / 20 / 15 HP
  • 9.9 / 8 HP
  • 6 / 4 / 2.5 HP
Yamaha V Max SHO

V MAX SHO

High-performance power for speed and precision

Designed for anglers and performance-driven boaters, the V MAX SHO series delivers quick acceleration, strong top-end speed, and responsive handling.

These engines are a go-to choice for bass boats and other high-performance applications where every bit of power and efficiency counts.

If performance matters, we’ll help you dial in the right setup for how—and where—you run your boat.

Key Models:

  • V6 4.2L (250 / 225 / 200 HP)
  • Inline 4 (175 / 150 / 115 / 90 HP)
Yamaha Specialty Engines

Specialty Engines

Built for specific conditions and unique applications

Some boats—and some environments—require more specialized solutions. Yamaha’s specialty outboards are designed to meet those needs, whether you’re navigating shallow water, pushing heavier loads, or exploring electric propulsion.

These setups are less about horsepower alone and more about matching the engine to the job. We’ll help you determine the right solution based on your boat, your water, and how you use it.

Options Include:

  • Jet Drive (shallow water operation)
  • High Thrust (heavy loads, pontoons, workboats)
  • Electric (HARMO & Torqeedo systems)

Not Sure What You Need?

Choosing the right outboard isn’t just about horsepower—it’s about how you use your boat.

We’ll walk through your setup, your goals, and your budget to make sure you end up with the right engine the first time.