2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8EH Outboard Motor

SKU 8EH-18 marks the 2018 build of Mercury's 8EH, an 8 HP twin-cylinder four-stroke carried on the short shaft, tiller-steered and electric-started, at 91 lbs. Electric start equipment Power for the starter comes from a built-in 12-volt alternator rated 76 watts and 6 amps, standard on this configuration, with a manual backup through the cowl if the battery is ever low. Tilt and trim angle set through Mercury's patented auto-ratchet hardware, worked by hand right at the tiller without separate tools. Fit before you buy This short shaft fits jon boats, skiffs, and inflatables riding lower at the transom; Mercury sells the long-shaft version of this same engine under a separate model code, so double-check which length your boat calls for. Mercury rates the motor for saltwater, the gearcase shifts forward-neutral-reverse at 2.08:1, and the standard three-year factory warranty applies from the purchase date. Keep the propeller nut torque checked after the first few hours of running. Q: Which shaft length does the 8EH use? The short one; the long-shaft version carries a separate model code. Q: Does this one start electrically or by hand? Electrically, with a manual pull-cord option through the cowl as backup. Q: Does it handle saltwater okay? Yes, Mercury rates this motor for saltwater service. See other Mercury outboards at this horsepower. Specifications MODEL 8EH MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 8EH-18 WEIGHT 91.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 8hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) 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 7.5″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No