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Lowen’s Yamaha SHO power

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Yamaha-sponsored angler Bill Lowen knows Xpress Boats and Yamaha SHO power make a great team on the water. In early 2018, Lowen signed on with Xpress as a new boat sponsor, continuing to run a Yamaha V MAX SHO 250-horsepower outboard during tournament season. And in the offseason, Bill also chooses the Xpress/Yamaha combo for duck hunting using a brand new Yamaha V MAX SHO 90 as his power of choice.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Yamaha-sponsored angler Bill Lowen knows Xpress Boats and Yamaha SHO power make a great team on the water. In early 2018, Lowen signed on with Xpress as a new boat sponsor, continuing to run a Yamaha V MAX SHO 250-horsepower outboard during tournament season. And in the offseason, Bill also chooses the Xpress/Yamaha combo for duck hunting using a brand new Yamaha V MAX SHO 90 as his power of choice.
Following Lowen’s lead, we put the all-new Yamaha V MAX SHO 90 to the test on Guntersville Lake, Alabama earlier this year on an Xpress XP7, an all-welded 17-footer that weighs in at 1050 pounds – to say the least, the performance was impressive.
Following Lowen’s lead, we put the all-new Yamaha V MAX SHO 90 to the test on Guntersville Lake, Alabama earlier this year on an Xpress XP7, an all-welded 17-footer that weighs in at 1050 pounds – to say the least, the performance was impressive.
Yamaha’s light but powerful V MAX SHO 90 looks an instant classic for aluminum bass boat fans.
Yamaha’s light but powerful V MAX SHO 90 looks an instant classic for aluminum bass boat fans.
The takeoff is akin to that of a high-performance PWC or a motorcycle. <p>
The takeoff is akin to that of a high-performance PWC or a motorcycle.

“The acceleration of that motor just has to be seen to be believed. I tell everybody they had better be holding on when I crack the throttle because it’s like being shot out of a slingshot.” – Bill Lowen

The performance continues through mid-range, with tremendous acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. Trimmed fully out, the boat topped out at 46.5 during our test.
The performance continues through mid-range, with tremendous acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. Trimmed fully out, the boat topped out at 46.5 during our test.
The new V MAX SHO 90 shaves 13 pounds off previous versions, arriving at a weight of just 353 pounds in short shaft. It’s the lightest four-stroke in the industry, and the lightest full-featured 90, period.
The new V MAX SHO 90 shaves 13 pounds off previous versions, arriving at a weight of just 353 pounds in short shaft. It’s the lightest four-stroke in the industry, and the lightest full-featured 90, period.
The new motor also gets great fuel efficiency! During our test we got an amazing 8.18 mpg at 3000 RPMS and 20.1 mph. Even at full throttle we achieved 4.54 miles per gallon.
The new motor also gets great fuel efficiency! During our test we got an amazing 8.18 mpg at 3000 RPMS and 20.1 mph. Even at full throttle we achieved 4.54 miles per gallon.
“Who doesn’t like more fishing between fill-ups? And I like the fact I don’t have to buy expensive two-stroke oil to add to the tank, too.” – Bill Lowen
“Who doesn’t like more fishing between fill-ups? And I like the fact I don’t have to buy expensive two-stroke oil to add to the tank, too.” – Bill Lowen
Maintenance is easy- Just pop the latches and remove the sleek, insulated cowl…
Maintenance is easy- Just pop the latches and remove the sleek, insulated cowl…
Look for the yellow dipstick and check the oil every few trips – it’s that simple! <p> There's no oil tank to fill, no measuring and mixing – and no smoke or fumes.
Look for the yellow dipstick and check the oil every few trips – it’s that simple!

There’s no oil tank to fill, no measuring and mixing – and no smoke or fumes.

Don’t forget the sound levels are very low – the lowest in class in company tests – particularly at the lower rpms bass anglers might use when mapping out fishing spots on sonar. <p> (Testing conducted by Yamaha at Yamaha’s US Test Facility on a G3 Model 1860 CC under the same conditions and with each rigged for maximum performance.)
Don’t forget the sound levels are very low – the lowest in class in company tests – particularly at the lower rpms bass anglers might use when mapping out fishing spots on sonar.

(Testing conducted by Yamaha at Yamaha’s US Test Facility on a G3 Model 1860 CC under the same conditions and with each rigged for maximum performance.)

“The less noise you make, the fewer fish you spook – and this quiet engine also makes it a whole lot easier to carry on a conversation in the boat.” – Bill Lowen
The new V MAX SHO 90 has larger displacement, yet it's lighter. It gets better fuel economy, yet it's more powerful. It's more muscular, yet it's quieter. <p> Pair that kind of power with an the Xpress XP7 and you’ve got one killer combo on the water – and you can take Bill Lowen’s word for it!
The new V MAX SHO 90 has larger displacement, yet it’s lighter. It gets better fuel economy, yet it’s more powerful. It’s more muscular, yet it’s quieter.

Pair that kind of power with an the Xpress XP7 and you’ve got one killer combo on the water – and you can take Bill Lowen’s word for it!

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