YAMAHA 15 HP F15LEHA OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale, new in its factory crate, and we ship worldwide. It is Yamaha’s 15 horsepower four-stroke on a 20 inch long shaft, with tiller steering and electric start. The 362 cc twin cylinder engine has the largest displacement in its class, and its 10 amp alternator keeps your battery charged while you run. The motor weighs about 120 pounds.

This version combines the two things many owners want most from a 15: a long shaft for 20 inch transoms and the convenience of key starting. It suits aluminium fishing boats where you stop and start often, sailboats where pulling a cord over the stern is awkward, and work boats used by several people. If that sounds like your boat, the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is worth a close look. Specifications, uses, setup, care and ordering are all covered below.

Yamaha F15LEHA Specifications

Yamaha lists the F15 range on its 25, 20 and 15 HP portables page. The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is the long shaft, electric start tiller version.

The Model Code

F is four-stroke, 15 is horsepower, L is the 20 inch long shaft, E is electric start, H is the tiller handle and A is the generation. Related models include the pull start Yamaha F15LMHA, the power tilt Yamaha F15LPHA and the short shaft electric start Yamaha F15SEHA.

Why Choose Electric Start on a Long Shaft 15

On many 20 inch boats, the motor sits high on the transom or out on a bracket, and pulling a starter cord means leaning back over the stern. That is fine on a calm day, less so in a chop or on a sailboat that is pitching at the harbour entrance. With the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale, you turn a key and the motor starts. It makes the motor easier and safer to use, especially for anyone who finds pull starting hard.

For anglers who stop and start all day, key start saves effort and encourages you to shut the motor off when you want quiet. And the 10 amp alternator charges the battery as you run, so one battery can usually handle the starter plus a fish finder and navigation lights.

The costs are modest: about five pounds more than the pull start model, and a battery to buy and maintain.

Boats It Suits

Aluminium fishing boats with 20 inch transoms

On 14 to 16 foot aluminium boats rated for 15 HP or more, the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale gives quick runs to the fishing spots, smooth trolling and instant restarts. The alternator runs your electronics without a separate charging setup.

Sailboats

On mid-sized sailboats with a transom bracket, key start means you can start the auxiliary without leaning over the stern. The long shaft keeps the prop deep as the boat pitches, and the 15 HP twin gives plenty of push into a headwind.

Work and utility boats

On boats shared by several people, such as marina utility boats or small work boats, key start makes the motor easy for everyone.

Taller tenders and RIBs

Larger RIBs and rigid tenders with 20 inch transoms suit the long shaft, and key start is handy when you come and go many times a day.

How It Runs

Turn the key on the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale with the motor in neutral and the twin fires. On a cold morning, use the choke for the first start; once warm, it starts instantly. The engine is smooth and quiet with little vibration through the tiller. Open the throttle and a suitable boat planes cleanly. Shift at idle; reverse is strong for docking. The tiller has adjustable steering friction to hold a straight course. Yamaha designed the F15 for easy access to the oil filler, dipstick and fuel system, so routine checks on the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale take only a minute.

Battery Setup

The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale needs a 12 volt marine starting battery, kept in a proper battery box, secured so it cannot slide around. Keep the terminals clean and tight. If you run electronics from the same battery, fit a battery switch so you can isolate the starter circuit and never run the battery flat with the engine off. Over winter, take the battery home, keep it charged and store it somewhere cool and dry.

Fuel

The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale runs from a separate portable tank with a primer bulb hose. Open the vent, squeeze the bulb until firm and start. Use fresh unleaded, no more than 10 percent ethanol, and add stabiliser if the boat will sit. On a sailboat, keep the tank in a ventilated cockpit locker or strapped down in the cockpit, away from the companionway.

Fitting the Motor

Check your boat’s capacity plate for horsepower and engine weight. The motor is a two-person lift at about 120 pounds. Clamp it in the centre of the transom with the anti-cavitation plate at or just below the bottom of the hull, tighten the clamps firmly and through-bolt it for a permanent installation. Fit a safety line. Set the trim rod so the leg is vertical when you are running. Mount and connect the battery, connect the fuel, check the oil, start in neutral and confirm the cooling water stream.

On a sailboat, choose a bracket rated well above 120 pounds and 15 HP, through-bolted with a backing plate, with travel to get the prop deep when motoring and clear when sailing.

Break-In

For the first hours, run the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale at varied low and medium throttle, add short bursts higher later, avoid long full-throttle runs and check the oil before each trip. Change the oil at the end of the break-in. The owner’s manual has the procedure, and Yamaha keeps copies on its owner’s manual page.

Maintenance

After salt water use, flush with fresh water and rinse the outside. Each season, change the engine oil and gear oil, check the plugs, grease the clamp screws, swivel and tilt points, check the prop and anode, inspect the fuel filter and hose, and clean and tighten the battery and wiring connections. Every few seasons, replace the water pump impeller. Before winter, run the carburettor dry, change the oil, flush, store the motor upright and keep the battery charged.

Troubleshooting

If the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale will not crank, check that it is in neutral, the battery is charged and the connections and fuse are good. If it cranks but will not start, check the fuel vent, hose, primer bulb, fuel freshness and kill switch clip. If it floods, push the choke in, open the throttle slightly and try again. If it starts then dies, open the tank vent. If the cooling stream is weak, clear the tell-tale outlet and check the intake and impeller.

A Day of Fishing

You launch the aluminium boat, check the clamps and turn the key. The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale starts first time. You run across the lake to the first point, then drop to trolling speed along the drop-off. You stop, drift, restart, run back up and drift again, each time with a turn of the key. The fish finder runs all morning on the battery the motor keeps charged. By lunchtime, you have started the motor a dozen times without touching a pull cord.

A Day on a Sailboat

On a mid-sized sailboat, you lower the motor on its bracket and turn the key in the cockpit. You back out of the berth, steering with the rudder, and motor down the channel. Outside, you raise sail, shut down and lift the motor clear. Coming home into wind, you lower it and turn the key while the sails are still up. The long shaft keeps the prop in the water as the bow climbs each wave, and the 15 HP twin brings you home steadily.

9.9 or 15?

Some buyers compare the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale with a long shaft electric start 9.9. The 15 has a much larger 362 cc engine against the 9.9’s 212 cc, so it pushes heavier boats and loads, stays on the plane in rougher water and feels relaxed doing it. The 9.9 is lighter and, in some places, falls under rules that apply only below 10 HP. If your boat is rated for 15 HP and local rules allow it, the 15 is usually the better all-round choice.

Common Mistakes

Check the oil before the first start. Use plain unleaded, never two-stroke mix. Shift only at idle. Run the carburettor dry before storage. Flush after salt water. Fit a safety line. Keep the battery charged, because a flat battery is the most common reason an electric start motor will not crank. On sailboats, close the tank vent before the boat heels.

Choosing a Propeller

The standard prop suits most boats. If yours is heavy or always loaded, a lower pitch helps the engine reach its 5,000 to 6,000 rpm full throttle range and improves acceleration. Yamaha’s online prop selector is a good starting point, and we can help you choose for the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale.

Hot and Cold Climates

In hot places, keep fuel fresh with stabiliser, tilt the motor out of the water when moored and check the battery more often, since heat shortens battery life. In cold places, keep the battery fully charged, use the choke on cold starts, drain all water before frost and change the gear oil before winter.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt water trip, rinse the outside, check the anode each season and spray the powerhead and electrical connections with corrosion protection now and then. Salt air is hard on bare terminals, so keep battery and wiring connections clean and protected.

What Comes in the Crate

The motor arrives assembled with the propeller fitted, the owner’s manual and factory paperwork. A battery is normally separate, and a fuel tank may or may not be included, so ask us. Check the oil tag and level before the first start.

Warranty Notes

Yamaha’s factory warranty terms vary by country and type of use. Ask your local Yamaha dealer what they honour, and keep your invoice and serial number safe.

Running Electronics From the Motor

The 10 amp alternator on the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is one of its quiet advantages. While the engine runs, it charges the battery that starts it, and that same battery can run a fish finder, a GPS, navigation lights or a small bilge pump. A few simple rules make the system reliable. Use a proper marine battery in a secured box. Fuse every accessory lead. Fit a battery switch so you can isolate the starter circuit. And remember that electronics left on with the engine off will slowly drain the battery, so turn them off when you are drifting for long periods. If you plan heavier loads, a second battery with a charging relay is a sensible addition.

A Season of Ownership

In spring, the owner of a Yamaha F15LEHA for sale brings the battery back fully charged, connects it, checks the oil, hooks up fresh fuel and turns the key. If the motor was stored properly, it starts in seconds. Through the summer, it runs to fishing grounds, pushes a sailboat home against the tide or carries gear around a boatyard, starting with a key every time. After salt water trips, it gets a quick freshwater flush. In autumn, the oil and gear oil are changed, the carburettor is run dry and the battery goes home to be kept charged. Every few seasons, the impeller is replaced. That routine keeps a Yamaha 15 going for many years.

Lifting and Trailering

At about 120 pounds, the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is a two-person lift. Keep the leg pointing down so oil stays in the sump, and disconnect the fuel and battery first. When trailering with the motor on, support the leg with a transom saver. A sturdy stand at home makes storage and servicing easier.

Teaching New Drivers

Key start makes the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale easy for anyone to run. Set a few rules: start in neutral with the kill cord clipped on, check for the cooling water stream, idle down before shifting, look behind before reversing and tilt up before the shallows. With those habits, the whole family or crew can use the boat with confidence.

Getting Better Fuel Economy

Trim the boat to run level, keep the hull and prop clean, cruise a little below full throttle and keep the motor serviced. Those four habits help the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale go noticeably further on a tank.

Who We Are

We are an online outboard dealer shipping new motors worldwide. The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is a regular stock item, and every question is answered by someone who knows outboards. Our blog has more advice on choosing and caring for an outboard.

Choosing a Sailboat Bracket

If the motor is going on a sailboat, the bracket matters as much as the motor. Pick one rated comfortably above the motor’s weight and power. Spring-assisted brackets make raising and lowering a 120 pound motor much easier. Look for plenty of vertical travel so the prop sits deep when motoring and fully clear of the water when sailing, and solid locking positions at both ends. Through-bolt the bracket with a backing plate on the inside of the transom. Before drilling, check that the motor can tilt and steer without hitting the rudder, backstay, boarding ladder or pushpit. A well chosen bracket turns a heavy outboard into an easy one to live with.

Using It on a Work Boat

On a shared work boat, the biggest advantage of key start is that nobody has to be strong or experienced to start the motor. Marina staff, harbour crews and boatyard workers can all run it. The simple carburetted engine is easy for a local mechanic to service, and the long shaft keeps the prop in the water when the boat is loaded heavily at the stern. Keep a laminated card in the boat with the basic rules, check the oil daily and change it at the hours the manual specifies. Used that way, a Yamaha 15 will work hard for years.

Running Costs

The Yamaha F15LEHA for sale uses modest fuel at cruise and very little when trolling, needs about a litre of oil or less per change and has inexpensive, widely available wear parts. The battery is the only extra cost compared with a pull start motor.

Why Yamaha

Yamaha’s dealers and parts reach almost every country with boats. The F15 is a proven twin with the largest displacement in its class, and Yamaha outboards hold their value. That is why we keep the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale in stock.

15 HP Versions Compared

Browse the 15 HP Yamaha section or the full Yamaha outboard range.

Ordering

Add the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale to your cart and check out, or contact us first. We confirm stock and delivery, pack the motor with extra protection and send tracking once it ships worldwide. International buyers pay their own import duty and taxes; we provide the paperwork customs needs. See our refund and return policy, terms and conditions, reviews and about us page.

FAQ: Yamaha F15LEHA for Sale

Is the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale new?

Yes, new and crated.

Is the Yamaha F15LEHA electric start?

Yes, with a key switch.

What shaft length is the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale?

20 inches.

Does the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale charge the battery?

Yes, through a 10 amp alternator.

Does the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale have power tilt?

No, manual tilt. The F15LPHA has power tilt.

How heavy is the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale?

About 120 pounds.

Is a battery included?

Usually not. Ask us.

Is the prop included?

Yes.

Before You Order

Measure your transom from the top to the bottom of the hull, check the capacity plate on your boat, and decide where the battery will sit. If the transom is about 20 inches, the boat is rated for 15 HP or more and you have a dry, secure spot for a battery box, the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale is a good match. Send us a photo of your transom and the capacity plate if you want us to double check, and we will confirm the right version before anything ships. It only takes a minute and means the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale that arrives fits your boat first time.

Final Word

If you need 15 HP on a 20 inch transom and want the ease of key start, the Yamaha F15LEHA for sale delivers it with Yamaha’s proven twin and worldwide support. Measure your transom, check your boat’s rating and add it to your cart, or ask us anything first. Everything else we stock is in the shop.