2026 Yamaha Outboards In-Line Four V Max SHO 175 hp 20 in

In-Line Four V MAX SHO® SERIES
Mechanical: 175 hp, 150 hp, 90 hp | Mechanical or Tiller: 115 hp, 90 hp
You live for the weekends. The boat’s hitched, the gear is loaded and you know exactly where you’re headed to fish. Whether there are snook and redfish, bass or walleye on the agenda, the In-Line Four V MAX SHO® is game. Available in 175, 150, 115 and 90 horsepower, this powerful In-Line Four series sports a sleek, new V6 V MAX SHO®-inspired cowling design for 2024. It also offers a surprising tech package for maximum efficiency and high performance, and the option of a 25-inch shaft for deeper waters. This makes the I-4 V MAX SHOs perfect, no matter what kind of fishing you love.

175 HP
Lean and mean, the In-Line Four V MAX SHO® 175 delivers exhilarating hole shot and class-leading top speed. It clocked in at 62 mph with a tournament load—up to five mph faster than its VF150 sibling.*

• 2.8L high-output four cylinder
• 480 lbs. dry weight
• Shaft lengths available: 20” and 25”
• 50 amps of charging power
• New tilt stop lever
• Optional Variable Trolling RPM via gauge

Features may include: 

Quiet Power and Performance

• The In-Line Four V MAX SHO® design maximizes combustion efficiency in a way that no two stroke can, delivering clean, quiet power and performance.

Midrange Power and Response

• The V MAX SHO® 175 and 150 feature Variable Camshaft Timing, which optimizes the angle of the intake camshaft to increase power and throttle response in the low- and mid-RPM ranges.

Fuel Efficient

• In-line Four V MAX SHO® designs are up to 40% more fuel efficient than traditional carbureted two strokes.

Optimum Power

• Precision Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection and long-track intake system combine to maximize power and fuel efficiency across the line of In-Line Four V MAX SHO® outboards. 

Power Management

• An array of advanced sensors constantly provide vital atmospheric and engine conditions to the Engine Control Module (ECM), which instantly makes the precise adjustments for optimum performance.

AMPLE CHARGING POWER

• With 50 amps for the In-Line Four V MAX SHO 175 and 150, and 35 amps for the 115 and 90, their alternators produce enough power for battery charging and a range of on-board electronics.

EASY RIGGING

• In-Line Four V MAX SHO® outboards feature mechanical controls for easy, convenient rigging with most bass, bay and flats boats, and are compatible with analog, 6Y5 digital or Command Link® gauges.

NEW Tilt Stop Lever

• The In-line Four V MAX SHO® 175 and 150 now feature a tilt stop lever, relieving the pressure on your hydraulics during maintenance or extended storage.