2017 Mercury 8 HP 8EH Outboard Motor

Mercury 8hp outboard motors are compact and lightweight. Ideal for jon boats, skiffs, and inflatable boats The 8 HP Mercury outboard is a two cylinder four-stroke marine engine that offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient power. The multi-function tiller handle provides one-hand operation of throttle and steering. Mercury’s 8 HP Outboard engine comes with the patented auto-ratchet system which allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle. The Mercury Model: 8EH comes equipped with a 15 inch,shaft, electric start motor and Mercury’s 3 year factory warranty

2017 Mercury 8 HP 8EH Outboard Motor

- Compact and Lightweight
- Electric Start + 12V 76W 6A Alternator
- Thru-Cowl Backup Manual Start
- Digital CD Ignition with Spark Advance
- High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
- Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
- Zinc Coated Water Passages
- Rated for Saltwater Use
- Sacrificial Zinc Anodes and Trim Tab
- Tiller Integrated F-N-R Gear Shifting
- Adjustable Steering Tension Control
- Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
- Thermostat Controlled Water Cooling
- Auto Ratchet Trim System (5 positions)
- Shallow Water Drive
- Quiet Through-Propeller-Hub Exhaust
- 3.2 Gallon Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
- Start-In-Gear Protection
- Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- ESG Over-Rev Protection
- Safety Lanyard Stop Switch
- Owner’s Manual
- Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty

2017 Mercury 8 HP 8EH Outboard Motor

Model 8EH

Model Year 2017

SKU 8EH-17

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 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum

Internal Battery No

2017 Mercury 8 HP 8EH Outboard Motor

What’s in the box?

- Fuel Tank (3.2 gallon)
- Quick Connect Fuel Line
- Mercury 3-Year Warranty
- Aluminum Propeller
- Mercury 4-Stroke Oil
- Owner’s Manual & Tool Kit