2017 Mercury 8 HP 8ELH Outboard Motor

This 2017 Mercury 8ELH (SKU 8ELH-17) takes the long shaft rather than the short-shaft 8EH, pairing it with electric starting and tiller control on an 8 HP twin. Where this shaft length is used Long-shaft 8 HP outboards like this one are built for small pontoons, skiffs, and jon boats that sit higher off the water, plus sailboats and bracket-mounted trolling or kicker setups. One hand on the tiller handle manages shifting through forward-neutral-reverse, throttle and its tension, steering, and stopping, while the auto-ratchet system handles tilt angle on its own. Build and running specs A pull-start backup sits in the cowl next to the electric starter, which draws off a 76-watt alternator. The gearcase ratio here is 2.08:1. Mercury's factory warranty on this unit runs three years from the date you buy it. Carry a spare cotter pin as cheap insurance against a bent prop shaft. Q: Can this motor run in saltwater? Yes, Mercury rates it for saltwater use. Q: Does the tiller handle the shifting too? Yes, forward-neutral-reverse shifting is built into the tiller handle alongside throttle and steering. Q: What boats is this long shaft meant for? Pontoons, skiffs, and jon hulls riding taller at the stern than short-shaft boats need. Q: Is a battery required to start it? Yes, the electric starter draws current from the boat's own battery supply. Browse other Mercury outboards at this horsepower. Specifications Model 8ELH Model Year 2017 SKU 8ELH-17 Weight 93.0000 Manufacturer Mercury 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 208 cc (12.8 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 55 x 44 mm (2.16 x 1.73 inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000 Ignition System Digital CD Ignition w/Electronic Spark Advance Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type 87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 3.2 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) Oil Capacity 27 fl. Oz. (800 ml) Lubrication Trochoid Pump Alternator 12V 76W 6A (standard on electric start models) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) Propeller 8.5″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No