Yamaha F300 release

[Millermob]

Just found on the yamaha website the new 300hp four stroke. Using the same block as the 350 power to weight ratio not going to be great.

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/corpor...cm:26-11949-32

[codprawn]

I can't wait - a 300 nearly as heavy as 2x200s. They must be MAD - it's a 400 they need - would make a lot more sense!!!

I love this quote from Yamaha.

"Designed primarily to satisfy the growing demand for light, compact, space-saving engines to power the larger breed of offshore boats,"

[DJL]

The Yam 350 has a better power to weight ratio than the 250HP. The 300 will be better than the 225 and 200.

Still much lighter than similar HP diesel inboards and most petrol ones.

[Lostboy]

Originally Posted by DJL

The Yam 350 has a better power to weight ratio than the 250HP. The 300 will be better than the 225 and 200.

Perhaps it's worth comparing them with other manufacturers then.............

[codprawn]

Yamaha 300 - 365kg

Yamaha 200 - 278kg

so yes the 300 does have a better power to weight ratio than the 200.

Then look at the Suzuki 300 - 274kgs - only 91kg lighter - that's 200lbs........