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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Yamaha’s 2.5hp portable outboards weigh in at as little as 37 pounds, with streamlined overhead-valve, one-cylinder designs. Their light weights, combined with built-in carrying handles, resting pads, and an oil-leak prevention system for on-side storage capability, create true portability. Add to that their efficiency, performance, and reliability, and these pint-sized powerhouses are perfect for all sorts of light-duty, like hopping to the cuddy on a tender. Wherever the day takes you, you can take along a little extra power with a Yamaha Portable Outboard.
Key Features
Easy Storage: Yamaha's 2.5hp outboards feature their Easy storage Oil Retention System. This pressurized oiling system prevents leaks, enabling on-side storage.
Comfortable Control: Incredibly nimble, the F2.5 features 360-degreee steering with a dynamically balanced and dampened twist-grip throttle for comfort and convenient maneuverability.
Portability and Storage: Built-in front and rear hangles make these lightweights easy to carry. Resting pads allow for convenient on-side storage without cowling scuffs.
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Yamaha F2.5SMHB Four Stroke
Horsepower: 2.5hp
Cylinders: 1 cyl
Shaft Length: 15" Short
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Manual
Weight: 37 lbs
Degree of Tilt: 79°
Degree of Trim: -4° through +16°
Full Throttle Range: 5250 - 5750 rpm
Displacement: 72cc
Fuel Induction System: Carb
Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty
