By: Shelagh Hogan
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The Yamaha F300 Offshore model boasts a “97% for reliability” offshore. Its construction is lightweight without sacrificing on material quality. It is also available in electric-steering models, eliminating the need for hydraulic lines. With features such as Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust for more efficient performance when operating in reverse, as well as Yamaha Shift-Dampening System to eliminate clunky gear switches, the designers and engineers seem to have thought of it all.
These are popular in the Gulf of Mexico for their performance and reliability. Some serious blue water fishing gets done in boats powered by F300s.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Thrust-Enhancing Reverse Exhaust to minimize prop cavitation and increase performance in reverse–making backing into the slip or off the beach a breeze -
Digital models have autopilot compatibility
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Anti-theft options available
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Powerful alternator to keep all electronics charged
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Stylish design
Things we don't like:
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While the various computer components make the F300 an operator-friendly engine, its sensors tend to be a point of failure.
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
Thrust-Enhancing Reverse Exhaust to minimize prop cavitation and increase performance in reverse–making backing into the slip or off the beach a breeze
-
Digital models have autopilot compatibility
-
Anti-theft options available
-
Powerful alternator to keep all electronics charged
-
Stylish design
Things we don't like:
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While the various computer components make the F300 an operator-friendly engine, its sensors tend to be a point of failure.
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