2017 Honda 8 HP BF8DK3LHA Outboard Motor

The BF8DK3LHA from Honda is rated at 8 HP, freshened for 2017. The shaft here is 20-inch, rope-pull starting. Built for small-boat use, not a big rig that needs a remote helm. Shaft length and mounting This motor carries a 20-inch shaft, which Honda labels long. Compare that to your transom's height before you buy. At the controls Steering is by tiller. This one tops out 4500-5500 rpm at full throttle. Honda gives it a 3-star CARB rating. It's built rated for saltwater use. Shift pattern: forward, neutral, reverse. Lubrication is wet-sump, on FC-W 10W-30 oil. Displacement comes in at 222cc. Honda calls for 86 octane unleaded. Mounted as a kicker or the main motor, simple controls beat a complicated remote-steer setup. After each trip in salt or brackish water, flush it and rinse off the exterior to slow down corrosion over time. Simple and serviceable describes this engine well. Finding routine parts for this engine isn't a hassle. For mounting a pair? confirm rotation with us before ordering. Run fresh gas and drain the carburetor before storage. It ships with a 5-year warranty. Quick questions New or used? New. Shaft length? 20 inches (long). Warranty? Yes, 5 years. Electric start? No, manual pull-start. For other shaft and start picks, see Honda's small-outboard lineup before you order. Specifications Model BF8DK3LHA Model Year 2017 SKU BF8DK3LHA-17 Weight 98.0000 Manufacturer Honda Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 8hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Manual Trim & Tilt Manual Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 222 cc (13.5 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 58 x 42 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.) Full Throttle RPM Range 4500-5500 RPM Ignition System PGM-IG Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (86 octane) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 3.0 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type FC-W 10W-30 Oil Capacity Please inquire. Lubrication Wet Sump Alternator 6-Amp (76 watt) Cooling System Water Cooled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.33:1 Gear Shift Forward, Neutral, Reverse Propeller 9.25″ Dia. X 8″ Pitch 4-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery NO