2015 Nissan 20 Hp NSF20CEF2 Outboard Motor

This 20 HP Nissan reaches a bit deeper than its short-shaft sibling, built on a 20-inch shaft for boats with a taller transom, while keeping the same tiller steering and push-button electric start. Coverage runs under Nissan's 5-year warranty, a longer term than many portable outboards carry. Who this motor suits Larger jon boats, fishing skiffs, and small commercial hulls built around a 20-inch transom are the target here; mount the wrong shaft length and the propeller ends up running too deep or too shallow, which affects handling more than raw power. The twin-cylinder engine is fed by a carburetor and cooled through a thermostat-controlled water circuit, with digital CD ignition timing each spark, and turns a 3-blade aluminum prop measuring 9.2 inches across with 9.1 inches of pitch through a front-mounted shifter. Setup notes Electric start is powered by a 145-watt alternator fitted as standard equipment, so no extra charging hardware is needed on this one. Trim and tilt remain manual rather than power-assisted, and fuel is held in a tank outside the motor, rated at 3.1 gallons and joined by its own hose, with the propeller, a printed manual, and a tool kit rounding out what arrives in the crate. Boaters who already run a short-shaft Nissan of this size will find the controls and starting sequence identical, just with more reach below the transom. Common questions What changes between this and the short-shaft version? Mainly the shaft length and the propeller's pitch; the engine and controls carry over unchanged. Is saltwater use covered? Yes, this engine carries a saltwater rating. Specifications Feature Details Horsepower (HP) 20 HP Displacement 351 cc (21.41 cubic inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5,400-6,100 RPM Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank Capacity 3.1 Gallons (External) Fuel Line Quick Connect Feature Details Cylinders 2 Bore & Stroke 61 x 60 mm (2.40 x 2.36 inches) Valve System SOHC, 2 Valves per Cylinder Lubrication System Wet Sump Oil Type SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) Oil Capacity 1 Quart (1000 ml) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Ignition System Digital CD Ignition Alternator 12V 145W 12A (Standard on Electric Start Models) Gear Ratio 2.15:1 Gear Shift Forward, Neutral, Reverse (Front Mount Shifter) Propeller 9.2” Dia. x 9.1” Pitch (3-Blade Aluminum) Saltwater Rated Yes Shaft Length 20” (Long Shaft) Internal Battery No