



Starter motor for Yamaha F25 and F20 four-strokes and the Mercury 25HP four-stroke Bigfoot, an aftermarket replacement for 65W-81800-00-00. Nine teeth, counter-clockwise, short body. These engines hang on skiffs and tenders all over the coast, and most come in with the starter full of salt.
OE Reference Numbers
Primary reference
65W-81800-00-00
Substitute references
65W-81800-01-00, 65W-81800-02-00, 65W-81800-03-00
Mercury references
50-830308-1, 50-830308T, 50-859169T, 50-888151T, 50-893886T
Cross references from the catalogues
Sierra 18-6437, ARCO 5364, Lester 5769 / 18434, WAI 5769N, Arrowhead SAB0111, J&N 410-21028, API MOT3014
Quicksilver and Mallory
8M6007426 / 9-15017
Buyer search terms
Yamaha F25 starter, 65W-81800, Mercury 25HP 4-stroke starter, Yamaha F20 starter, Bigfoot starter
Reference Specifications
System voltage: 12V DC
Pinion: 9 teeth, counter-clockwise
Rated power: 0.6kW
Pinion OD: 28.9mm
Body: short version
Mounting: 3 holes, 9 / 8 / 8mm
Weight: about 2.4kg
These figures come from compatible replacement listings, not from factory drawings. Match them against the removed unit before ordering.
Fitment and Purchase Checks
Yamaha F25 and F20 four-strokes, 1998 to 2009. Mercury 25HP four-stroke Bigfoot, 1998 to 2005, serial 0G590000 and later. This is the short body. There is a long body 65W on some models, so measure the old one first. Not the F9.9 or F15, that is a smaller motor.
Why This Unit
Small engines sit unused for months, then have to start on the first crank. Corrosion on the brushes is the usual failure, not wear. This one is sealed and coated. Charge the battery before you blame the starter. A tired battery kills a good starter fast.
For Buyers and Distributors
Six months on the warranty, 20 pieces minimum, 10 to 15 days out. If the serial plate is worn off, send a photo of the mounting flange instead.
Aftermarket notice
This listing is an aftermarket replacement part supplied by StarterStock. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any original equipment manufacturer. OE numbers, model names and brand names are quoted for identification and fitment matching only, and remain the property of their respective owners.
| Brand | Model | Model Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Yamaha Outboard F25 25HP 4-Stroke (1998-2009) | F25A-4S | 1998–2009 |
| Yamaha | Yamaha Outboard F20 20HP 4-Stroke (1998-2009) | F20A-4S | 1998–2009 |
| Mercury | Mercury Outboard 25HP 4-Stroke (1998-2005) | M25-4S-Y | 1998–2005 |