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Featuring the new New XTO Offshore® 450, with industry-first technology like a direct-injection four-stroke powerhead, an award-winning charging system and integrated all-electric steering.

Learn more about the new XTO Offshore® 450, with industry-first technology like a direct-injection four-stroke powerhead, an award-winning charging system and integrated all-electric steering.

Learn more about the new in-line 4 technology, featuring integrated steering, a sleek modern cowling design, and digital models now available in pearlescent white.

In this segment of Saltwater Playbook, Captain George Mitchell shows us the useful Performance Bulletins web tool which provides hundreds of in depth boat tests by Yamaha engineers.

Want to catch more fish? Captain George Mitchell shares a few proven techniques to extend the bite, and catch more fish.

Yamalube Ring Free Plus is a concentrated formula that removes harmful deposits from critical engine components. Watch to learn more!
 

Join Captain George Mitchell as he walks through some of the awesome features of the myYamahaOutboards app and portal. 

Captain George Mitchell talks about sub-surface lures and the correct way to fish them.

Here is a great reminder to keep your prop maintenance at the top of your mind! Even small dings can affect performance...

Learn about proper fueling of Yamaha outboards.

This video explains some key steps in making sure your boat is ready for long term storage.

The fogging process for any Yamaha engine is so easy, you can do it yourself! Watch this video to learn how.

Interval maintenance is important after a certain amount of hours of operation have been reached. The hour meter can keep you on track!

Your Yamaha Outboards Power Trim and Tilt unit requires minimal maintenance, but this video explains some good tips for keeping it in good shape.

Cleaning your boat is not always an easy task, but with Yamaha's glare blast spray polish, it will not only protect your boat, but also make it look great!

Replacing your oil helps eliminate impurities and fresh oil from Yamalube includes additives that protect your Yamaha engine. 

In this episode, Captain George Mitchell shares some of his favorite baits, including the Berkley Gulp series with a life-like new line of colors and shapes.

Don't ignore your plugs! Yamaha recommends you change your spark plugs annually or after every 100 hours of operation. Watch this video to learn more.

Yamabond Threadlocker keeps nuts and bolts firmly in place due to vibration. Learn more in this video!

Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing restores and protects vinyl, plastics and leather products on boats making sure your boat looks its best condition.

In this episode of maintenance matters, we learn about the importance and workings of a water pump for your Yamaha engine.

Keeping your boat clean is one of the best ways to ensure it stays at maximum value. Wiping it down with Yamalube glare blast spray polish is one of the ways to do so.

YES, or Yamaha Extended Service, offers Yamaha Outboard Owners several benefits. Watch this video to find out more.

Yamaha's Kicker provides quiet efficient power when trolling and also is a great tool when maintaining boat control. Here's why...

This video provides some maintenance motivation tips for you to consider. Watch this episode to learn more.

The My Yamaha Outboards App and Web Portal is a great tool for making it easy for owners to complete and track essential outboard maintenance!

My Yamaha Outboards is an exciting free app and web portal that can even help you manage and log the work that you do to keep your maintenance history!

Yamalube offers a quality color matching paint so you can keep your engine looking great! Watch this video for more info!

Yamaha offers a number of oil change kits that will have everything you need for your specific outbooard.

Even with minor prop damage, boat performance and fuel economy can suffer. This video explains what you should do to repair your damage as soon as possible.

Yamaha's website provides a useful tool that makes it easy to review control and gauge options under rigging selector!

It's smart to fog your engine before storing your boat, fogging oil protects your engine's internal components during storage.

Captain George Mitchell showcases Frabill's conservation series of landing nets. Watch this video to learn more about the different nets and their capabilities.

Captain George Mitchell walks through some great new lure options, the basics of how to use them, and what makes them special.

The largest source of trouble for engines lies in the fuel and fuel system. Captain George Mitchell explains how to prevent fuel related issues.

Maintenance matters... and there is a whole lot more to it than just oil and filter changes. Watch this video to learn various aspects of scheduled maintenance and corrosion prevention.

Beach fishing can be a day long adventure, but you might want to do a little homework before you go. A lot of the local fishing forums have some good info on what's biting.

Scented soft baits, specifically curly tails by Gulp are a killer bait for many in shore and offshore species. Captain George Mitchell explains more about them in this video. Check it out!

In this episode, Captain George Mitchell talks about a product from Frabill called the Magnum Bait Station 19 for keeping live baits alive.

Yamaha Rightwaters joined forces with Texas A&M University’s Harte Research Institute and the Coastal Conservation Association to initiate a new conservation project designed to evaluate the role of oyster reefs in capturing and storing carbon in St. Charles Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. The team is rebuilding oyster reefs with recycled oyster shells. Oysters naturally sequester carbon and have the ability to reduce ocean acidification.
 

Captain George Mitchell explains the organization of terminal tackle storage with Plano and how to store your small items on everyday fishing trips.

As you prepare for your next adventure on the water, please establish a Float Plan. A float plan lets people know where you’re recreating on the water, the time you expect to return, and how to contact you should you not return. Methods for filing a float plan include a text message, a hand-written note, or a shared GPS location. The purpose of this Plan is to have help already in place should an issue arise.

In this short segment of Saltwater Playbook, Captain George Mitchell talks to us about tackle boxes.

Most people associate boating safety with personal flotation devices (PFDs), but there's a lot more to it than that. Some are federally required, but there's lot's of other items to think of that just might save your day. Join Captain George Mitchell in this edition of Saltwater Playbook to learn more.

In this quick segment of Saltwater Playbook with Captain George Mitchell, we'll discuss rigging bait for offshore, and get some time-tested tips on how to reel in the big ones. 

Trout fishing is a rush, especially when they are biting. In this episode of Saltwater Playbook, Captain George Mitchell lets us in on his bait of choice, Gulp Shrimp. Why? It works!

Having a great knot is mandatory if you want to catch fish. Captain George Mitchell shares the techniques that have helped him hang onto the vast majority of his catches over a lifetime of professional fishing. 

Finding Fish Offshore: In this quick-hitting, info-packed 2-minute episode of Saltwater Playbook by Captain George Mitchell we're going to talk about pre-fishing, not on the water but on the web.

When it comes down to it, the only thing keeping you connected to your fish is the line and knot(s) you use. The importance of great knots is paramount, and varies per species. Take two minutes in this episode of Saltwater Playbook with captain George Mitchell to learn the basics of braided lines.

When it comes to catching fish, nothing beats live native bait. In this 3-minute episode of Saltwater Playbook, Captain George Mitchell shares some great tips on catching your own live bait.

This quick tip segment shows you how to create your own account for your boat and outboard.
 

This quick tip segment explains how to add your boat and outboard to your account.

The My Yamaha Outboards app makes keeping up with maintenance easy. Learn more in this quick tip segment.

The MyYamahaOutboards app provides helpful boating checklists. Here's a quick overview.

The My Yamaha Outboards app reminds you when service is due on your outboard. Learn about it in this quick tip segment.

In this quick tip learn how the MyYamahaOutboards app allows you to log recent boating trips.

This quick tip segment demonstrates how My Yamaha Outboards records important details about your boat all in one place.

Steve Pennaz, one of the nation’s highest regarded multi-species anglers introduces the My Yamaha Outboards mobile app and web portal.

Steve Pennaz, one of the nation’s highest regarded multi-species anglers speaks about the benefits of the My Yamaha Outboards app and web portal.

Make the most of every minute on the water with the incredible control of Helm Master EX. Helm Master EX is built on the success of our groundbreaking, original Helm Master boat control system. It expands upon the functionality, flexibility and compatibility of our original Helm Master system, for an exciting next generation of control.

A guide to what your authorized Yamaha Outboard dealer will do at your initial 20 Hour Service interval.

A guide to what your authorized Yamaha Outboard dealer will do at your 100 Hour/Annual Service interval.

The MyYamahaOutboards app and web portal is a convenient way to track essential maintenance information for your outboards. You'll enjoy a simpler, more enjoyable ownership experience because the app:
-Provides service reminders for routine maintenance and the ability to snooze them.
-Puts your preferred, authorized Yamaha Outboard dealer a tap away
-Allows you to view updates after dealer-performed service, and record DIY maintenance on every outboard you own
-Puts a full maintenance history at your fingertips—which can be valuable for warranty and resale
-Offers helpful features like trip logs, checklists, multi-boat management and Yamaha resources

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson gives tips for properly cleaning a boat.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers basic boating terminology.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers the basics of docking.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson discusses how to drive with a boat trailer.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson goes over a pre and post boating check list.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson discusses driving basics.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson goes over basic maritime knots.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers getting up to speed.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson give tips for launching and landing at the boat ramp.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson reviews basic boating etiquette.

ALL THE DATA YOU NEED, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. There’s nothing like the clean, classic style of dash decked out in analog gauges. They provide all the information you need, in a straightforward, easy-to-read format. Yamaha offers four complete sets of analog gauges: our NEW Classic and Sport Series, Pro Series II™ and Pro Series.™

Our new battery management system allows boaters to easily turn on lights by pressing their key FOB, or a dash-mounted switch. This system also boosts reliability by prioritizing charging to keep the starting batteries at or near 100 percent, before charging house batteries.

Learn how to adjust the lever friction on Helm Master EX digital electronic controls.

Learn about the Track Point and Pattern Steer features of the new autopilot available with Helm Master EX.

Learn about the all new digital electronic steering unit on the Helm Master EX system.

Learn about the Electronic Keyless System (EKS) and FOB on the Helm Master EX system.

Learn about the multi-engine applications of the re-designed joystick on the new Helm Master EX system.

Learn about the single engine application of the re-designed joystick on the Helm Master EX system.

Learn about the functionality of the re-designed digital electronic controls on the new Helm Master EX system.

Learn the functionality of the single engine digital electronic control on the new Helm Master EX system.

Learn about the Helm Master EX trim assist features. 

Sit back and enjoy the ride with our NEW Autopilot panel. It features Heading Hold and Course Hold for increased navigation precision, and can shift your boat into a preselected mode once you reach your destination. It makes fishing more fun with automated spiral and zig zag patterns.

New, bolt-on digital electric steering brings precision and responsiveness to Helm Master EX digitally controlled outboards from 150 to 350 horsepower (selected models). Its streamlined design - with no pumps, valves, hoses, etc. - takes up much less space than traditional hydraulic units, for a clean spacious bilge.

Our redesigned digital electronic controls are made for single, twin, triple and quad applications. They feature Neutral Hold, Speed Control with Pattern Shift, Trim Assist integration and Station Selection (if you have a second station). Its button lights are dimmable to match the customized light settings of your CL5 or CL7 display. Through your display, you can also set throttle friction and shift detent to your preference. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (150-425hp)

Our redesigned, Joystick can control a single engine, as well as twins, trips and quads. It features: SetPoint Suite Modes including FishPoint, DriftPoint, DriftPoint Track, StayPoint (twins and up), joystick adjustability in SetPoint and Autopilot modes and Track Point with SetPoint. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (150-425hp).

Single engine boaters hungry for more control, joystick manuverability and automated fishing functions will find it all, exclusively with Helm Master EX. This is an exciting, industry-first compatibility.

Summer is almost here. Boat ramps and waterways are opening again. It's time to go out, have fun and feel the tug of a fish at the end of your line, but please be smart about it.

While you're at home, consider sharing your favorite fishing and boating memories with us on social media!
We love a good story.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez talks about the assurance he has in the Yamaha outboard that he runs will get him where he needs to go.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli on inspecting your prop

Yamaha Pro Fishing's Ish Monroe presents the Georgia DNR with life jackets for their loaner program.

Medium pressure fuel filter replacement Yamaha XTO

How to Maintain your Yamaha XTO. Maintenance Matters!

Yamaha Pro Hunter Bland talks about the importance of life jackets on the water.

Yamaha Pro Hunter Bland goes over what to know before you launch your boat.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's Ish Monroe discusses the importance of wearing your kill switch while boating.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Ish Monroe gives great ideas of how to be clean while out on the water.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's Ish Monroe talks about the importance of fishing rights and advocacy.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Ish Monroe discussed the effects of tires on waterways and the proper techniques for disposing of them.

Yamaha Pro Mark Menendez talks about the invasive Asian Carp problem.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez discusses the importance in management of your catch and the techniques necessary to sustain the fishing population

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez walks us through the responsibility a fisherman has to help conserve the population of fish.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez discusses the importance in keeping our waters clean to ensure fishing population and habitats are secure for years to come.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez talks about the use of Seaqualizer as a tool to keep fishing populations healthy after a catch.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez talks to us about techniques and tips to fishing smart to conserve the fish population.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of bass anglers getting involved in all fishery issues.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of catch and release when fishing.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about how to combat invasive species on the water.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of clean waterways.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of getting involved in recreational fishing issues.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the harm ethanol can do to an outboard motor.

Mike Iaconelli shows how fishermen can advocate for fishing access and rights. 

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Ish Monroe discusses the new initiatives of Yamaha Rightwaters.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters talks about the baits he uses in different situations.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters discusses fishing under the cover of trees and vegetation.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters discusses fishing around eddies.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters discusses fishing for striped bass.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters discusses some techniques that he uses when fishing.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Mark Menendez spent the day with a young angler who shares in the passion of bass fishing.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters tells us about how he got started in the sport.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Patrick Walters discusses how we all can get the younger generation excited and involved in the sport of fishing.

Yamaha Pro talks about the importance of a fishing license with Georgia's Department of Natural Resources.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Ish Monroe talks about how the sport of fishing saved his life.

Yamaha Pro Ish Monroe talks about the importance of taking a kid fishing.

Yamaha Pro Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of local fishing clubs.

Yamaha Pro Fisherman Mike Iaconelli talks about how he got started fishing

Yamaha Pro fisherman Mike Iaconelli talks about the importance of getting kids outdoors and fishing.

Meet Clay Dyer, Yamaha Pro Fisherman. Clay talks about how to overcome challenges in life.

Yamaha Pro Fishing's own Cliff Pace gives a little insight into his love for the sport of fishing and a hobby that ties him to the sport.

Learn about how to find and use owner's manuals for your Yamaha outboard.

Learn about Yamaha Performance Bulletins and and where to find them on yamahaoutboards.com

Learn about the the importance of basic outboard maintenance to get the most life out of your outboard.

Learn about the benefits of proper outboard maintenance and how to protect your outboard from the corrosive effects of ethanol.

See how easy it is to change lower unit gearcase oil in the Yamaha XTO Offshore.

These are the procedures to remove the cowling and access panels from the XTO.

This is the process for maintaining the gearcase on the XTO Offshore

These are the procedures for installing the XTO propeller.

This is a tutorial to show the procedures if fuel is run to completely empty

Go inside Yamaha Precision Propellers, Inc. to see the art and craft of manufacturing propellers.

New functions now allow for even greater control including below standard in-gear trolling speeds.

The correct way to break in your new outboard

This video highlights the Yamaha Propeller families and their applications.

Yamaha's Shift Dampener System (SDS) is a breakthrough innovation that absorbs the forces, sounds and vibrations normally encountered when shifting an outboard into gear.

Yamaha Propellers feature an advanced design to provide a solution for every application.

There are some particular details you want to keep in mind when picking a propeller. Take a look and see how to pick the right propeller for your boat.

The reliability of Yamaha matters when you are on the water for pleasure or for life threatening efforts.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz discusses some tips on properly maintaining your battery.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz discusses the importance of regularly flushing your outboard with fresh water. Steve will show you how simple it is for you to do yourself.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz discusses some tips on caring for your lower unit.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz shares some of his tips on taking care of the outside of your boat and motor.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz discusses the importance of keeping a fresh fuel filter installed on your boat. Yamaha Outboards proudly offers expert advice to keep your motor in tip top working condition all year. 

Helm Master controls are simple, intuitive and precise, increasing accuracy and making positioning a larger boat much more convenient.

The Helm Master boat control system puts the captain at the center of the boat, making maneuvering and docking much more convenient.

Check out the incredible advances of integrated control.

Yamaha's Helm Master Fully Integrated Boat Control System puts the power of digital technology at your fingertips through a variety of components.

Winterization/ extended storage tips for your boat and motor.

Capt. George Mitchell explains the functions and use of the Drift Point function on the new Helm Master with Set Point.

Bassmasters Elite Series and Yamaha pro angler Mark Davis explains the importance of battery maintenance for your boat. As well as tips that every boat owner can use.

Go inside Yamaha Precision Propellers, Inc. to see the art and craft of manufacturing propellers.

Yamaha Pro George Mitchell shares some tips on avoiding outboard maintenance issues before they arise. Upkeep is vital to keep these outboards performing at their best.

Yamaha Pro, Capt. George Mitchell, demonstrates the benefits of using Yamashield on a regular basis. Keep your Yamaha Outboard in peak condition with small upkeep maintenance steps from a professional. This will increase the life of your motor and overall performance.

Yamaha Propeller Specialist, Chris Holbrook, demonstrates one method of cleaning your prop using a rough cast method.

Yamaha Pro, Steve Pennaz has some tips on how to maintain and look after your prop.

Yamaha Propeller Specialist, Chris Holbrook, demonstrates another method of cleaning your prop using a polish and paste method.

Yamaha Propeller Specialist, Chris Holbrook, demonstrates a 3rd method of cleaning your prop using a Calcium Lime & Rust remover.

Host of Ship Shape T.V. John Greviskis and Yamaha Master Marine Technician David Meeler explains why a water pump is an important role in your outboard.