2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8ELH Outboard Motor

Weighing 93 lbs, this 2018-build 8ELH (SKU 8ELH-18) runs Mercury's 8 HP twin-cylinder engine on the long shaft, paired with electric starting and tiller control. Suited applications Long-shaft 8 HP motors like this show up on small pontoons, skiffs, and jon boats riding higher off the water, plus sailboat auxiliary and kicker or trolling setups. One hand on the tiller manages F-N-R shifting, throttle with adjustable tension, steering, and the stop switch all together. Specifications before you order A 76-watt alternator handles charging on this build. No internal battery is fitted. The gearcase spins at a 2.08:1 ratio, and Mercury's auto-ratchet hardware adjusts tilt without separate tools. This unit carries Mercury's usual three-year factory coverage, dated from purchase. A rubber transom pad protects hull finish on boats without a built-in bracket. Q: Does this model need an internal battery? No internal battery is built in; electric start draws on the boat's own 12-volt battery instead. Q: Is tilt adjustment manual or powered? Manual, through Mercury's auto-ratchet hardware, with no powered trim motor on this build. Q: Is the fuel system carbureted or injected? Carbureted — this engine does not use electronic fuel injection. Q: What boats is the long shaft meant for? Pontoons, skiffs, and jon hulls that ride a bit taller at the stern, plus sailboat auxiliary duty. Browse the rest of Mercury's outboard motors lineup. Specifications MODEL 8ELH MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 8ELH-18 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