Year: 2005 Horse Power: 40HP Number Of Stroke: 4 Hours Recorded: 480 Shaft: 25 It includes full rigging such as harnesses, gauges, steering, controls, and oil tanks. In addition, the propellers are also included.
The 40HP Yamaha Legacy Outboard is a compact, reliable, and efficient engine built for small boats, skiffs, and pontoons. Designed with Yamaha’s legendary engineering, this outboard delivers smooth acceleration, easy handling, and excellent fuel economy, making it ideal for recreational boating, fishing, and light commercial use.
Lightweight yet powerful, the 40HP Legacy Outboard is perfect for boaters who need dependable performance without the bulk. With corrosion-resistant components, low vibration, and quiet operation, it ensures a safe and enjoyable experience on both freshwater and mild saltwater conditions.
Key Features
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40HP four-stroke engine for dependable performance
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Smooth, quiet operation with minimal vibration
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Fuel-efficient design with precise fuel delivery
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Lightweight and easy to install or transport
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Digital throttle and gear control compatible
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Corrosion-resistant construction for extended engine life
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Yamaha global service and support network
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, in-line 3-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 40 HP |
| Engine Displacement | 0.8L (approx.) |
| Fuel System | Carbureted or EFI depending on model |
| Starting System | Manual or Electric start |
| Gear Ratio | 2.08:1 (varies by model) |
| Alternator | 12V, 15A |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled with thermostat |
| Ignition System | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Weight | Approx. 180 lbs |
| Shaft Length | Short (15”), Long (20”) |
| Tilt & Trim | Manual or power tilt options |
| Propeller | 3-blade stainless steel included |
| Warranty | Yamaha standard 3-year limited warranty |
The 40HP Yamaha Legacy Outboard is ideal for small boats and those seeking lightweight, fuel-efficient power with Yamaha’s proven durability and reliability.
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Mason Jackson –
This product met my expectations. It was delivered safely and in excellent condition. The materials feel durable and well made. Setup was simple and the instructions were easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone looking for dependable performance.
Ethan Smith –
The product arrived well packaged and exactly as described. Delivery was prompt and everything was secure. The build quality feels solid and reliable. Installation was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions provided. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and would consider buying again.
Sophia Brown –
Good quality item with solid performance. The delivery process was smooth and communication was clear throughout. Everything arrived intact and ready to use. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and offers fair value for the price paid.
Harper Rodriguez –
Good quality item with solid performance. The delivery process was smooth and communication was clear throughout. Everything arrived intact and ready to use. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and offers fair value for the price paid.
Noah Clark –
Good quality item with solid performance. The delivery process was smooth and communication was clear throughout. Everything arrived intact and ready to use. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and offers fair value for the price paid.
Mason Rodriguez –
This product met my expectations. It was delivered safely and in excellent condition. The materials feel durable and well made. Setup was simple and the instructions were easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone looking for dependable performance.
Evelyn Thompson –
The product arrived well packaged and exactly as described. Delivery was prompt and everything was secure. The build quality feels solid and reliable. Installation was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions provided. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and would consider buying again.
Sophia Thomas –
The product arrived well packaged and exactly as described. Delivery was prompt and everything was secure. The build quality feels solid and reliable. Installation was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions provided. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and would consider buying again.
Daniel Martin1009 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Kevin Williams1010 –
After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts.
Nathan Thompson1011 –
Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable.
Jonathan Jones1012 –
Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
Steven Jones1013 –
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
Jason Clark1014 –
Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance.
Andrew Harris1015 –
Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional.
Michael Martin1016 –
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable.
Mark Harris1017 –
After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Mark Johnson1018 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Jason Harris1019 –
Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts.
Michael Jones1020 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications.
Adam Johnson1021 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Steven Martinez1022 –
I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Michael Anderson1023 –
The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Michael Thompson1024 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable.
Anthony Martinez1025 –
The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Paul Martinez1026 –
Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications.
Nathan Thomas1027 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions.
Daniel Miller1028 –
Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications.
Andrew Smith1029 –
Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Kevin Martinez1030 –
Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
Nathan Jackson1031 –
Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
James Jackson1032 –
After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional.
Andrew Johnson1033 –
Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
Eric Harris1034 –
The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable.
Paul Williams1035 –
Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts.
Charles Thomas1036 –
I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Anthony Harris1037 –
Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings.
Anthony Jones1038 –
The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Robert Wilson1039 –
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable.
Steven Clark1040 –
Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish.
Thomas Garcia1041 –
Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners.
Michael Anderson1042 –
Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Charles Moore1043 –
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would confidently recommend it to other boat owners. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. Noise levels are lower than I expected for this class of engine, which makes cruising much more comfortable. Fuel efficiency has been impressive, especially during longer fishing trips and weekend outings. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.
Eric Thomas1044 –
I recently purchased the Outboard Engine and the overall experience has been excellent from start to finish. Delivery was faster than anticipated, and customer communication throughout the process was clear and professional. The build quality feels solid and durable, giving me confidence for long-term performance. The packaging was secure and everything arrived in perfect condition without any scratches or missing parts. After several trips out on the water, I can say the engine performs steadily even in slightly rough conditions. Installation was straightforward, and the engine mounted smoothly onto my boat without any complications. Startup is quick and reliable, and the throttle response feels strong and consistent on the water.