2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8ELH Outboard Motor

The 93 lb. Mercury 8hp is ideal for long shaft jon boats, skiffs, and small pontoons as well as sailboat and trolling/kicker applications. This lightweight yet powerful twin-cylinder four-stroke offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient operation.
The multi-function tiller handle provides one-hand operation of F-N-R gear shifting, throttle and throttle tension, steering, and stopping. Mercury’s patented auto-ratchet system allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle. This model comes equipped with the Mercury 3-year warranty.

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8ELH 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

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8ELH Outboard Motor

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

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8ELH 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