2018 Honda 8 Hp BF8DK3LHA Outboard Motor

The 2018 BF8DK3LHA runs the same 8 HP, two-cylinder, 222cc Japan-built four-stroke as its later model year, on a 20-inch long shaft with tiller steering and manual pull-start. SKU BF8DK3LHA-18. Ignition and charging on this one PGM-IG ignition paired with a SOHC, two-valve head pushes this block to a 4500-5500 rpm full-throttle ceiling, fed from a 3.0-gallon tank through a quick-connect line. A 76-watt alternator is built in standard rather than offered as an upgrade. Saltwater rated and geared 2.33-to-1 across forward, neutral, and reverse, this lower unit comes fitted with a four-blade aluminum propeller. Everything in this listing's box Unpacking this one reveals more than just the powerhead: universal cables feeding a throttle control unit for top or side mounting, a tilt switch, a trim limiter, an anti-theft device, engine oil, protective cable sleeving, a fuel tank and its quick-connect line, plus the aluminum propeller, an installation guide, the owner's manual, and a warranty card from the manufacturer. Before you buy Fuel is limited to 86-octane unleaded gasoline, and this motor starts manually with a pull cord rather than an electric starter. Listed dry weight for this one is 98.0000 pounds. Q: Does a Power Thrust version exist for this block? Honda sells one separately; this standard listing does not include it. Specifications MODEL BF8DK3LHA MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU BF8DK3LHA-18 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