HIGH THRUST
It’s a mild, early-summer night. The sun’s gone down and the nav lights are on as you quietly troll your home lake for walleye. There’s nothing like a Yamaha High Thrust kicker for keeping the hours off your main outboard. Available in 60, 50, 25 and 9.9 horsepower, they produce up to 60 percent more forward thrust and up to 70 percent more in reverse than standard outboards of the same horsepower. This means they’re also great for pushing sailboats and heavy pontoons. Add maneuverability and muscle to your day with a Yamaha High Thrust outboard.
Meet the Lineup
60 HP
Our 996-cc 60-hp High Thrust outboard is a powerful addition to a day spent on the pontoon or houseboat. Its SOHC four-cylinder design, composite long-track intake system, large lower unit and high gear ratio mean it packs a lot of thrust in a compact design.
- 262 pounds
- 20” shaft length
- Solid 16-amp alternator
- Power Trim & Tilt
50 HP
Our 996-cc 50-hp High Thrust outboard has the extra measure of muscle you need for pushing heavy loads, such as a loaded pontoon. Its SOHC four-cylinder design, composite long-track intake system, large lower unit and high gear ratio deliver powerful punch in a compact design.
- 262 pounds
- 20” shaft length
- Solid 16-amp alternator
- Power Trim & Tilt
25 HP
Our 432-cc 25-hp High Thrust outboard boasts the best power-to-weight ratio of any high-thrust 25 horsepower outboard on the water. It features no-battery-required Electronic Fuel Injection and electric and manual start on all models. With 20- and 25-inch shaft lengths and our Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS®) for slower trolling than in-gear idle, it’s a flexible fishing machine.
- Available in pearlescent white and Yamaha gray
- Compatible with mechanical controls
- 141/154 pounds
- Shaft lengths available: 20” and 25”
- Solid 16-amp alternator
9.9 HP
Our 212-cc 9.9-hp High Thrust outboard is the perfect kicker for flats and multi-species boats. Available in both 20- and 25-inch shaft lengths, it can power boats with 25-inch transoms that venture into deeper, rougher waters. At just over 100 pounds, it offers a surprising combination of high-thrust power and portability.
- Available in pearlescent white or Yamaha gray
- Optional V MAX SHO sport cowl
- 102/114 pounds
- Shaft lengths available: 20” and 25”
- Solid 6-amp alternator
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SPORTY
NEW LOOK
Because the Yamaha High Thrust T9.9 is such a popular kicker motor for the V MAX SHO®, it’s now available with an optional, V MAX SHO-inspired sport cowl. This creates a consistent look between your outboards—and throws a whole lot of attitude on the back of your boat.
Features & Benefits
The Higher Gear Ratio on Yamaha’s High Thrust outboards make these powerhouses ideal for heavy pontoons and other applications that require an extra measure of muscle.
Increase thrust up to 60 percent in forward and 70 percent in reverse with a large-diameter, low-pitch Dual Thrust™ propeller. They're optional on our High Thrust T50 and T60, and standard on our T25 and T9.9, and are perfect for sailboats and pontoons. They can also be used on Yamaha Midrange outboards with 4.25" K gearcases.
Microcomputer Ignition adjusts timing to maintain optimum engine performance, economy and power under all conditions.
A Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) design creates a compact, lightweight, space-saving design.
Precision Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection on the T60 and T50 delivers the exact amount of fuel needed for optimum performance and efficiency. Yamaha’s EFI optimizes fuel atomization, further enhancing fuel economy.
RELIABILITY & DURABILITY
SOLID AND DEPENDABLE
Incoming air is routed through an Air Intake Labyrinth System that traps and drains water before it enters the engine's intake for maximum reliability.