2015 Nissan 8 Hp NSF8A31 Outboard Motor

The Nissan NSF8A31 steps up from the 6 HP class to 8 HP, keeping a short, 15-inch shaft, tiller steering, and a manual pull cord, still light enough for one person to manage without a battery on board. What to check before buying Confirm this short shaft suits your transom before ordering, since Nissan also builds this same 8 HP block for taller boats. Two cylinders run through SOHC valves and a carburetor, cooled by a thermostat-regulated water jacket, with the whole unit cleared for saltwater use and geared at 2.08 to 1 through a front-mounted shift lever that turns a standard, 3-blade aluminum propeller sized for this horsepower class. Fuel, charging, and extras A 3.1-gallon tank mounted outside the motor supplies fuel through its own hose. Since this is the pull-start version, a charging alternator is offered as a separate, optionally installed kit rather than built in. A manual and tool kit come packed with the motor, and Nissan covers it with a 5-year warranty. This model tends to suit boaters moving up from a 6 HP motor who want noticeably more push without jumping to electric start. Common questions Does this version start electrically? No, this one uses a pull cord; an electric-start 8 HP is also available. Can charging equipment be fitted later? Yes, as a separately installed option. Nissan's outboards in this class share their engineering with the equivalent Tohatsu model, the two brands differing mainly in badge and finish. Specifications MODEL NSF8A31 MODEL YEAR 2015 SKU NSF8A31-15 WEIGHT 83.0000 MANUFACTURER Nissan COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 8hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM Digital CD Ignition INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) OIL CAPACITY 27 fl. oz. (800 ml) LUBRICATION Wet Sump ALTERNATOR Optional 12V 80W 6A (installation required) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.08:1 GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) PROPELLER 8.5″ Dia. X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No