The new Yamaha F300 powered Haines Hunter is an excellent platform for the versatility of the latest V8 outboard from Yamaha, which is destined for family fishing and cruising duties in and around the waters of Cairns in North Queensland.

The new Yamaha F300 outboard arrived in Australia following the local release of the world-first F350, which made big waves throughout the Australian boating market. Proudly offering new power options for large trailerboat owners, the V8 F350 and F300 are now replacing sterndrive engines for greater fuel economy, power to weight performance plus ease of operation and servicing.

A close inspection of the new Yamaha F300 outboard will reveal few overall differences when compared to it’s bigger 350hp brother, the F350. The key change is the power output with the F300 delivering 300hp which provides a high-torque power choice for trailerboat owners limited by horsepower ratings.

Engineering a 5.3 litre V8 engine into a sophisticated marine outboard is a credit to Yamaha’s research and development team. By providing two horsepower variants on this V8 package, Yamaha has opened up new markets for offshore boat owners looking to propel large boats without sacrificing on weight, deck space, fuel use and environmental emissions associated with sterndrive power.

Yamaha’s F300 proved to be an exceptional match for the Haines Hunter Patriot which has a maximum horse power rating and transom weight of 320hp and 500kg respectively. While twin rigs can offer the advantage of a safety backup, they also come at a cost in weight with twin 150hp 4-stroke engines weighing up to 460 kgs. The Haines Hunter Patriot customer opted for the same 300hp from a single Yamaha V8 weighing only 364gs.

“When you compare our new F300 to inboard power alternatives, the power to weight savings are hard to overlook,” said Brett Hampson, National Sales and Marketing Manager for Marine Products at Yamaha Motor Australia.  “And of course the simplicity of a single engine fit up contributes further to the overall appeal.”

“We are finding that owners of large offshore boats are demanding greater performance and power than conventional sterndrives can offer. Our new F300 and F350 provide more sophisticated power with loads of torque, without the bulkiness and weight of sterndrive power. It is hard to compete with our new V8 outboards.”

The savings in weight with the new F300 are amplified further when installed as a twin or triple rig. Offshore vessels can install up to four Yamaha F300/F350 outboards and take advantage of huge weight savings, while Yamaha’s sophisticated Local Area Network (LAN) engine management system synchronise the operation of each outboard in a multiple rig application.

With Cairns being a fishing and offshore hotspot, all eyes will be on the performance of the new Yamaha F300 powered Haines Patriot as it cruises the northern offshore waterways.

Yamaha outboards are available through an Australia-wide network of authorised Yamaha outboard dealers.  All Yamaha outboard models are fully backed by a comprehensive two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Yamaha will extend the warranty to 3 years on 2-Stroke and 4 years on 4-Stroke provided the engine is serviced by an authorised Yamaha dealer

For further information on this story contact:

Brett Hampson
National Sales & Marketing Manager
Marine Products

Tel (07) 3906 7000
Fax (07) 3906 7099
www.yamaha-motor.com.au