Yamaha 60 HP F60JB Jet Drive 4-Stroke Outboard Motor

Yamaha 60 HP F60JB Jet Drive Outboard Motor

Built for the Water a Propeller Can’t Reach

The Yamaha F60JB brings four-stroke reliability to a jet drive setup, so you can run rivers, flats, and shallow channels without worrying about a propeller striking bottom. Yamaha built its reputation on dependable, low-maintenance four-strokes, and the F60JB carries that same engineering into a prop-free design meant for skinny water. It’s a practical choice for anyone whose boating grounds don’t leave much room under the hull.

Technical Specifications

• Engine Type: Yamaha F60JB Jet Drive, 4-Stroke, Inline 4
• Horsepower: 60 HP class
• Prop Shaft Horsepower: 40 hp at 5,500 rpm
• Displacement: 996cc (1.0L)
• Shaft Length: 25″ (X-Long)
• Steering: Remote Mechanical
• Starter: Electric
• Weight: 257 lbs
• Full Throttle Range: 5,000–6,000 rpm
• Fuel Induction System: EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
• Trim & Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
• Alternator Output: 17 amp at W.O.T.
• Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
• Recommended Fuel: 87 Octane
• Recommended Engine Oil: Yamalube 4M

Jet Drive vs. Prop: What Changes

Unlike a standard outboard, the F60JB doesn’t have a propeller or exposed gearcase hanging below the hull. It pulls water in through an intake and forces it out a steerable nozzle to create thrust. That means no prop to bend or replace after hitting a rock, sandbar, or submerged log — a real advantage for anyone who spends time in shallow rivers, tidal creeks, or rocky launch areas.

Power and Fuel Delivery

The 996cc inline four-cylinder powerhead uses EFI instead of a carburetor, which means the engine meters fuel electronically for easier cold starts, a steadier idle, and more consistent throttle response than a carbureted motor. The 17-amp alternator keeps a battery topped off for electric start and any onboard electronics you’re running.

Remote Steering and Electric Start

This F60JB comes set up with remote mechanical steering and electric start, built for a boat with a helm station rather than a tiller-handle setup. Electric start needs a 12-volt marine battery wired into the boat’s ignition circuit, and remote steering lets you run the throttle and steering from the console instead of the motor itself.

Weight and Shaft Fit

At 257 lbs with a 25-inch extra-long shaft, the F60JB is built for boats with a taller transom — common on jet boats and some aluminum hulls set up for shallow-water use. Getting shaft length right matters: too short and the motor sits too high in the water, too long and it drags. Always confirm your boat’s transom height against the shaft length before ordering.

Yamaha Reliability, Built for Shallow Water

Yamaha’s four-stroke outboards are known for running clean and holding up over years of use, and the F60JB carries that same core engineering into a jet drive package. If your water doesn’t leave room for a propeller, this gives you Yamaha’s four-stroke dependability without that risk.

Yamaha 60 HP F60JB Jet Drive 4-Stroke Outboard Motor

Conclusion

The F60JB is built for boaters running shallow rivers, sand bars, flats, or rocky launch areas where a standard propeller outboard isn’t practical. Available new or used through ShopOutboardMotors, serving boaters across the Bay Area, Palo Alto, and the wider California coast. If your boating grounds call for shallow-water access, this jet drive setup is worth a look, check it against your boat’s shaft length and transom height, or contact us for help matching it to your setup.