Yamaha F20 2025: Maximum Portable Punch on the 362cc Twin
The 2025 Yamaha F20 tops the 362cc SOHC in-line twin lineup with 20 honest horsepower at 126 lbs. The streamlined intake manifold and silencer flow air directly for maximum power and minimum noise, the acceleration pump sharpens holeshot during rapid throttle advance, and the balanced crankshaft plus labyrinth exhaust keep everything smooth. The single-carburetor design with CDI Microcomputer Ignition preserves the fuel economy this platform is famous for. It’s the strongest pick in the 20HP outboard class before jumping to Yamaha’s EFI F25.
Key Features (2025 Model Year)
- 362cc SOHC in-line twin four stroke — full 20HP output
- 126 lbs — strong power-to-weight
- Acceleration pump — instant fuel delivery for responsive acceleration
- Streamlined intake + silencer — quiet, direct airflow
- Balanced crankshaft + labyrinth exhaust — refined power delivery
- F-N-R shift, carrying handles, 15″ and 20″ shafts
Specifications
- Engine Type: 2-cylinder, SOHC in-line four stroke
- Displacement: 362cc
- Horsepower: 20 HP
- Fuel Induction: Carburetor with acceleration pump
- Ignition: CDI Microcomputer
- Starting: Manual (recoil)
- Controls: Tiller, F-N-R shift
- Shaft Length: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
- Fuel: Unleaded gasoline, minimum 87 octane
- Weight: 126 lbs
Benefits
Twenty horsepower transforms what a 14–17 ft boat can do — full loads on plane, real speed between spots, confidence in wind and current — while the 362cc platform keeps fuel burn modest and maintenance simple.
Applications
14–17 ft aluminum fishing boats, skiffs, jon boats, larger RIBs and inflatables, duck boats, and workboats. Save with the Yamaha F15 2025 or step up to the EFI Yamaha F25 2025.
Compare Model Years
See the F20 2024 and F20 2026, all Yamaha Outboards, or the Yamaha brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 2025 Yamaha F20 cost?
$4,650, in stock.
How heavy is the F20 2025?
126 lbs.
Will 20HP plane my boat?
For most 14–16 ft aluminum boats, 20HP planes two adults plus gear comfortably, conditions permitting.
Why choose the F20 over the F25?
The F20 costs less and shares its simple carbureted platform with the F15; the F25 adds battery-less EFI and more power at a higher price.



