2018 Honda 8 Hp BF8DK3SHA Outboard Motor

This Honda, model BF8DK3SHA, is rated at 8 HP, updated for 2018. The shaft measures 15-inch, manual rope starting. Built for small-boat use, not , specifically, a big rig that needs a remote helm. Fitment first This motor carries a 15-inch shaft, which Honda labels short. A quick transom check now saves a return later. Running it Steering is by tiller. It has a 3-star CARB rating. This one is rated for saltwater use. It shifts forward-neutral-reverse. Lubrication is wet-sump, really, on FC-W 10W-30 oil. The block here displaces 222cc. Honda calls for 86 octane unleaded. On a jon boat, dinghy, or as a sailboat kicker, being easy to lift on and off the transom counts for a lot. After each trip in salt or brackish water, a quick flush and rinse keeps corrosion from taking hold on the housing. This stays simple to work on, not , plainly, a complex rebuild. Parts and service are the ordinary , notably, small-outboard kind, nothing exotic. In the box Along with the motor, a spare aluminum propeller, the owner's manual, a tilt switch, mounting cables, the fuel tank, a trim limiter, the quick-connect fuel line, and a cable-protection sleeve. For going on a twin mount? confirm rotation with us first. Run fresh gas and drain the carburetor , altogether, before storage. Honda includes a 5-year warranty. A few quick questions Saltwater okay? Yes, rated for it. Warranty? Yes, 5 years. Shaft length? 15 inches (short). Propeller included? Yes. Compare shaft and start options at Honda's small-outboard lineup first if you're unsure. Specifications MODEL BF8DK3SHA MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU BF8DK3SHA-18 WEIGHT 92.0000 MANUFACTURER Honda 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 222 cc (13.5 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 58 x 42 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 58 x 42 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.) 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