Years on the Water

In 1975, Hubert and Dorothy Samms, along with their son Philip, founded Yamaja Engines Ltd. — a small family-run business with fewer than five employees and a single Yamaha engine to sell. What began as a humble venture at 35 Lady Musgrave Road has grown, over five decades, into Jamaica's leading outboard engine company and the island's exclusive Yamaha Marine Distributor.

This success is built on a strong foundation of hard work, unwavering commitment to integrity, a relentless focus on customer service, and a long-term vision for Jamaica. As a customer-oriented company, we are devoted to providing unrivalled service — stocking spare parts for every model we sell, continuously training our in-house technicians, and providing our goods and services at competitive prices.

We embrace the Japanese "Three S" philosophy of Sales, Service and Spare Parts, run by a dedicated team of professionals who stand behind every product wholeheartedly. Our service department employs the only Yamaha-recognized Master Technicians on the island and operates the most comprehensive marine workshop in Jamaica.

For decades, Yamaja has stood the test of time — becoming synonymous with quality and reliability, not only in the products we offer, but in the lasting relationships we've built with local fishermen, hotels, government agencies, and recreational boaters across the island. We are your one-stop shop in Kingston with island-wide service.