VMAX SHO Hot Sheet.indd - Yamaha

V MAX SHO Super High Output Four StrokePOWER F250 AND SPECIFICATIONSPERFORMANCEBETTER COOLING, STRAIGHTER TRACKINGPOWERFUL CHARGINGThe specially-contoured high performance lower unit featuresa unique curved skeg design for straighter tracking, whileforward-mounted water inlets are 81% larger than V MAXSeries 2 for increased cooling capacity. Inside are speciallyheat-treated gears for increased durability. These lower unitsare stock factory production, not an aftermarket add-on,so they’re covered by Yamaha’s 3-year limited warranty forpleasure or government use.With 46 amps of total alternator power at 1000 rpm and afull 50 amps from 2000 ~ 6000 rpm, V MAX SHO outboardsoffer the kind of charging power needed to help operatetoday’s wide array of on-board electronic devices.POWERFUL YET COMPACTRESPONSIVE POWERYamaha’s exclusive “In-Bank” exhaust system exits downwardthrough the center of the engine between the “V” of thecylinders, rather than on the exterior side. This increasescombustion efficiency for more power and torque, and alsoprovides for a more compact shape.4.2 liters of class-leading displacement teams withindividual intake and exhaust camshafts to provide moreprecise valve timing control with fewer moving parts thanconventional rocker arm systems for increased reliability.This superior design also allows for use of 4 valves percylinder which exchange intake and exhaust gases moreefficiently for responsive power and increased fuel economy.Intake valves are 14% larger and exhaust valves are 10% largerthan our 3.3L DOHC system.Revised 12/18/09