2025 Yamaha Outboards 50 hp High Thrust Base

2025 Yamaha Outboards 50 hp 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.

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

Power and Performance

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.

Convenience and Control

Yamaha’s award-winning, Multi-Function Tiller Handle (optional on T60/T50) features an ergonomic design for easy shifting, better grip and less rotation from idle to wide-open throttle. This reduces operator fatigue for a full day of enjoyable boating. Truly multi-function, its features include throttle, throttle friction control, shift lever, key switch, stop switch and a Power Trim & Tilt switch.

A Freshwater Flush Device allows you to flush the engine without running it, for added convenience and extended engine life.