YAMAHA 40 HP F40LEHA OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale brand new and crated. It is Yamaha’s 40 horsepower tiller outboard with a 20 inch shaft, electric start and fuel injection. Three cylinders, 747 cc, and a weight that a lot of boats can carry without fuss. If you steer from the back of the boat and you want more than a 25 or 30 gives you, this is a motor worth your time.

We sell it to people with jon boats, aluminium fishing boats, river skiffs and small bay boats. We ship worldwide, and we will quote your delivery before you pay for anything.

Here is what you need to know: the full specs, which boats it suits, how it runs, how to look after it and what to check before you order. Read the bits that matter to you.

Yamaha F40LEHA for Sale: Specifications

Small figures can vary by production year. The crate paperwork has the final numbers, and Yamaha lists the current range on its 40 and 30 HP outboard page.

Reading the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale Model Code

F means four stroke. 40 is the horsepower. L is a 20 inch shaft. E is electric start. H is tiller handle. A is the version letter. So the Yamaha F40LEHA is a 40 HP, 20 inch, electric start tiller motor. Simple once you see it.

Why Pick the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale: a 40 on a Tiller

A lot of people start with a 25 or 30 on a tiller boat and find it is just not enough once the boat is loaded with two people, fuel and gear. A 40 is about where a tiller boat stops feeling underpowered. It gets a 14 to 16 foot aluminium boat on plane without drama, and it does it while staying light enough to hang on a normal transom.

Going much bigger on a tiller makes the boat harder to handle and heavier at the stern. The Yamaha F40LEHA for sale here sits in a sweet spot: real power, still a sensible weight, and simple to steer standing or sitting.

Boats That Suit the Yamaha F40LEHA

Jon boats

Flat bottom jon boats in the 14 to 18 foot range are a great match. They plane fast and the tiller lets you work shallow rivers and creeks easily.

Aluminium fishing boats

Deep V and modified V tinnies used for lake and river fishing. The 40 gets them up and running even with a full load and pushes through chop better than a smaller motor.

River skiffs and small bay boats

Good for people who run rivers and estuaries, need to reach a spot, then slow down to fish or check nets.

Small work boats

Fish farm boats, survey boats, small ferries. The tiller is simple and robust, and there is less to break than with a full remote setup.

How the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale Runs

Turn the key and the three cylinder catches straight away. EFI means no choke and no messing about on a cold morning. Idle is smooth and quiet. Shift into gear and it pulls cleanly, and when you open the throttle the boat climbs onto plane quickly. The three cylinder layout feels smoother than a twin, and you notice that at cruise when you are standing at the tiller for hours.

The tiller handle has the throttle twist grip, the shift lever and the kill switch close at hand. You learn it in a few minutes.

Weight and Balance of the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

At about 214 lb the motor is heavy enough that you want it bolted on, not clamped and forgotten. It is still light for 40 HP. On a small boat, keep heavy gear forward so the stern is not dragging, and you will get better speed and fuel use.

Installing the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

Check your transom is rated for a 40 HP motor and the weight. Measure the transom height to confirm the 20 inch shaft is right. Mount the motor on the centreline. The anti-ventilation plate should sit around level with the bottom of the hull, then you fine tune after a test run. Bolt it through the transom, do not rely only on clamps. Fit a battery big enough for electric start, a fuel line with a primer bulb and a water separating filter. If you want gauges or a tachometer, ask us what fits.

Breaking In the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

Follow the manual. In short, vary the revs for the first hours and avoid long runs at full throttle. Change the oil after the first service. Yamaha’s owner’s manuals are free to download if you want to read ahead.

Maintenance on the Yamaha F40LEHA for Sale

Looking after this motor is not complicated. Most owners handle the basics and get a mechanic in for bigger jobs.

• Flush with fresh water after salt or muddy water. The flush port lets you do it without running the motor.
• Change engine oil and filter at the hours in the manual, or yearly.
• Change the gear oil every season. Milky oil means water is getting in.
• Check and replace the anodes when they are half gone.
• Replace the water pump impeller every couple of seasons, more often in sandy rivers.
• Keep fuel fresh and change the water separating filter regularly.
• Check the spark plugs and grease the swivel and tilt points.

A Yamaha four stroke treated like that will give you many years. We still see 40s from the early days of Yamaha four strokes running hard on rivers.

Common Problems With the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

Will not crank. Check the kill switch lanyard, that it is in neutral, and the battery and terminals.

Cranks but will not start. Squeeze the primer bulb until firm, check the fuel vent is open and that the tank has fresh fuel.

Weak tell-tale. Clear the hole with a bit of wire. If still weak, check the impeller.

Over-revs and slips. Prop may be damaged, the wrong pitch, or the motor is mounted too high.

Choosing a Propeller for the Yamaha F40LEHA

The right prop lets the motor reach its full throttle range of 5,000 to 6,000 rpm with your usual load. If it over-revs, go up in pitch. If it cannot reach the range, go down. A light jon boat and a loaded deep V will need different props. Yamaha’s prop selector is a good place to start, or tell us your boat and we can suggest one.

Getting the Trim Pin Right

Because this tiller version has manual tilt, running angle is set with the trim pin in the transom bracket. Start in the middle hole. If the bow ploughs and the boat feels heavy in front, move the pin out a hole. If the bow bounces or the prop blows out in turns, move it in. Change one hole at a time and test each time. Once you find the right hole for your usual load, leave it there. It makes a surprising difference to speed, fuel use and how dry the ride is.

Tiller or Remote?

If you sit at the back and like to feel the boat, a tiller suits you. It is simpler, lighter, and you can stand to fish while you steer. If your boat has a console, look at a remote 40 instead. We can help you pick. Browse our 40 HP Yamaha range to compare.

A Day on the River

You launch at first light. The Yamaha F40LEHA for sale here starts on the key while the trailer is still dripping. You idle out past the moored boats, twist the grip and the jon boat is on plane in a few seconds. Thirty minutes up river you slow down, drop to idle and drift along a bank. At midday you move again, then run home with the sun going down. That is the kind of day this motor is built for.

A Day on a Lake

Two people, a cooler and rods in a 16 foot deep V. The wind picks up in the afternoon and the lake gets choppy. A smaller motor would struggle. The 40 pushes through, and the three cylinder stays smooth while you hold the tiller. You get home dry and on time.

Who Buys the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

The people who order the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale from us are mostly practical boaters. River fishermen who launch three times a week. Duck hunters running flat bottom boats through shallow marsh. People on lakes who want one motor that does it all without a console and cables. Small fish farms and research groups who need something they can fix in the field. None of them care about flashy paint. They care that the motor starts, pushes and keeps going.

A lot of them are replacing an older two stroke 40. The difference they notice first is the quiet. Then the lack of smoke. Then the fuel bill. After a season most of them tell us they should have switched years ago.

Living With the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale Day to Day

Owning this motor is mostly boring, in a good way. You turn the key, it runs. At the end of the day you flush it, tilt it up and walk away. Every so often you change the oil and the gear oil. Once a season or two you do the impeller. That is it. There is no carburettor to gum up when the boat sits, which is a big deal if you only get out a couple of times a month.

The tiller is comfortable for long runs. Adjust the friction so it holds a straight line when you let go for a moment to grab a rod or a rope. Standing at the tiller on a flat bottom boat gives you a good view of the water ahead, which matters in rivers with logs and sand bars.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

A 747 cc three cylinder with fuel injection is efficient. At a steady cruise on a light aluminium boat it uses much less than an old carbureted motor of the same power. Exact figures depend on your boat, load and how you drive, so we will not make up numbers. What we can say is that people who move to the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale from an older motor see the difference at the fuel dock quickly.

Parts are easy to find in most countries because Yamaha sells a lot of 40s. Filters, impellers, plugs and anodes are all standard items. That keeps the long term cost of the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale low.

Repowering an Old Boat With the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

Taking off an old 40 and bolting on a new one is usually a half day job if the transom is sound. While the old motor is off, check the transom wood or aluminium around the bolt holes. Fix any soft or cracked areas first. Then hang the new motor, drill or reuse the bolt holes, seal them, and torque the bolts down. Connect the battery and the fuel line and you are ready to test.

On the first run, check the tell-tale is pumping, listen for anything odd and watch the boat attitude. If the bow is too high or the prop is blowing out, adjust the trim pin or the mounting height. Once it is set, you will not need to touch it again.

Before You Order the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

• Measure your transom to confirm the 20 inch shaft fits.
• Check the boat’s rated maximum horsepower and weight.
• Make sure you have a suitable battery and fuel tank.
• Think about whether you need a prop matched to a heavy load.
• Tell us your country so we can quote shipping on the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale.

If you are unsure about any of it, message us first. We would rather answer questions before the crate leaves than after.

Hot and Cold Climates

In hot places, keep the cooling system clean and check the tell-tale often, especially in warm muddy rivers. In cold places, the EFI helps a lot with starting, but you must drain or winterise the motor before a hard freeze. Use the oil grade the manual gives for your temperatures. The Yamaha F40LEHA for sale copes with both if you look after it.

Salt Water Care for the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

Flush after every trip. Rinse the outside and wipe salt off the cowl. Spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl every so often. Keep anodes fresh. If the boat sits in the water, tilt the motor up when you leave it.

What Comes With the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale

• Yamaha F40LEHA powerhead, midsection and lower unit
• Tiller handle with throttle, shift and kill switch
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Safety lanyard

Propeller, battery and fuel tank depend on the stock we have. Ask us before you order the Yamaha F40LEHA and we will tell you exactly what ships with it.

Storage Between Trips

How you leave the motor between trips makes a real difference to how long it lasts. After the last run of the day, flush it, then let it drain in the down position so water does not sit in the cooling passages. Tilt it up if the boat stays in the water. Disconnect the battery if it will sit for a few weeks, or use a small trickle charger.

For long storage, run stabilised fuel through the system, change the engine oil so old acidic oil is not sitting in the motor, and fog the cylinders if the manual calls for it. Grease the steering and tilt points. Put a cover on it if the boat lives outside. Next season it will start on the first turn of the key.

Safety Gear Worth Having

Clip the kill switch lanyard to yourself every time you run the boat. On a tiller boat it is easy to get thrown off balance by a wake, and the lanyard stops the boat from running away without you. Carry a spare lanyard, a basic tool kit, a spare plug, a spare prop nut and pin, and a paddle. Keep a phone or radio in a dry bag. None of it costs much and all of it can save a day.

Warranty Notes

The motor comes with Yamaha’s factory warranty paperwork. Warranty terms depend on where you live and how the motor is registered and used. Keep your receipts and service records, use the right oil and fuel, and follow the service schedule. That protects you if you ever need to make a claim, and it helps resale value later too. Ask us about the warranty for the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale in your country before you order.

Buying the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new. The price is listed above. We quote shipping to your country before you pay for delivery, and we send the export and customs paperwork with the motor. We ship worldwide.

Before dispatch we confirm the model code, shaft length and stock with you. You get tracking once the crate moves. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site, and you can see what other buyers say on our reviews page. Read about us if you want to know who you are dealing with, or go straight to the contact page with your questions.

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Our blog covers rigging and outboard care if you want more reading.

FAQ: Yamaha F40LEHA for Sale

Is the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale new?

Yes, new and crated with Yamaha paperwork.

What shaft length is the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale?

20 inch.

Does the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale have electric start?

Yes.

Does the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale have power trim and tilt?

No. This tiller version uses manual tilt. If you want power trim, ask us about other 40 HP versions.

How heavy is the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale?

About 214 lb.

Do you ship the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Ask for a quote.

Final Word

If you steer from the back and want a motor that actually gets a loaded boat moving, the Yamaha F40LEHA for sale here is a strong choice. Smooth, simple and built to last. Order it now, or send us your boat details first and we will help you decide.