2017 Honda 8 HP BF8DK3LHSA Outboard Motor

Model BF8DK3LHSA runs a Honda rating of 8 HP. New for 2017, it carries a 20-inch shaft, electric start, with a manual backup. Built for one-person lifting and mounting, not a crane to step it. Matching the shaft This motor runs a 20-inch shaft, labeled long by Honda. Check that against your own transom measurement before ordering. Tiller control This is a tiller-steered motor. Full throttle operation runs 4500-5500 rpm here. It carries CARB's 3-star emissions rating. It's fine running in saltwater. Gear shift is forward, neutral, reverse. Wet-sump lubrication here takes FC-W 10W-30 oil. Displacement is 222cc on this one. It runs on 86 octane unleaded. As a kicker or primary motor on a small boat, low weight and simple tiller control matter more than raw speed. After a day on the water, flushing and rinsing it down helps the whole motor last longer. It's an easy engine to live with, not a project motor. Finding routine parts for this engine isn't , overall, a hassle. For twin-mount buyers: confirm propeller rotation with us first. Fresh gas now saves a rough restart later. It's backed by the 5-year Honda warranty. Common questions Power tilt? No, manual tilt. Warranty? Yes, 5 years. Shaft length? 20 inches (long). Saltwater okay? , roughly, Yes, rated for it. For the rest of the lineup, see Honda's small-outboard lineup before you decide. Specifications Model BF8DK3LHSA Model Year 2017 SKU BF8DK3LHSA-17 Weight 104.0000 Manufacturer Honda Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 8hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric 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 12-Amp (148 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