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Celebrate 70 years of Yamaha
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Receive a limited edition poster and win new prizes every month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With this unique anniversary promotion, we are bringing two icons - the YA-1 and the P-7 - to life in Augmented Reality. Put them in your own environment, share your Yamaha moment and receive an exclusive reminder of 70 years of innovation and adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the AR code below to post the P7:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yamaha P-7: The Little Engine That Changed the Waters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In July 1960, Yamaha launched its very first outboard motor: the P-7. This was not a gigantic step, but an immense leap forward for a company that until then was known mainly for motorbikes. The P-7 marked Yamaha's entrance into the marine world - small in scale, but big in ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A powerful mini-master<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Behind the simple-looking shell school an air-cooled, two-stroke single-cylinder with a 123cc capacity - derived from Yamaha's motorbike engines. The P-7 produced a reliable 7.0 hp (5.2 kW) at 5,500 rpm, well distributed through a forward and reverse gearbox, and was flexible to run on both petrol and paraffin. A striking innovation for fishermen and pleasure boaters. Yamaha Motor Global SiteWith such a weight of about 30 kg, it was light of hand as well as handling - easy to attach, move and surprisingly powerful for its size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A story of boldness and innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Development of the P-7 began in 1958 with just two engineers. There were no standard testing methods yet, so prototypes literally rotated for days - a learning process of trial and error. Fishers made no secret of their opinion: \u201cYou can hear it was made by a musical instrument maker because of the sound!\u201d was the eloquent criticism - referring to Yamaha's roots in musical instruments. But that musical heritage actually created attention and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, the P-7 was far from perfect: it vibrated heavily and was noisy, but inspired Yamaha to keep going. The dream sequel: the quieter, more reliable P-3, where user experience was factored into the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology in a nutshell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n