Mercury 8HP 8EH Outboard

Mercury's Motor Specifications block lists this new 8HP 8EH at 91 lbs: a 2-cylinder four-stroke on the short shaft, tiller-controlled, with an electric starter.

Starting and running

Compared with older versions of this engine, starting is quicker, warmup is shorter, and idle holds steadier once the motor is running. Full-throttle rpm spans 5000 to 6000, fed by an SOHC induction system. Confirm the 91-lb figure with us before ordering if your boat's rated engine capacity is close to that limit, since this model's weight has shown up listed differently on other pages.

Fit and what ships with it

The short shaft suits jon boats, aluminum tiller boats, soft-hull inflatables, utility hulls, and small sailboats with a lower transom than the long-shaft version needs. Standard equipment on this package covers a Phantom Black 3-blade aluminum propeller and a 3.2-gallon remote fuel tank. A carry handle, stop-switch lanyard, tool kit, and owner's manual round out the box. Three years of standard factory coverage apply from the purchase date. Keep the fuel line's primer bulb oriented so fuel flows downhill toward the carburetor.

Q: Is a propeller included? Yes, a 3-blade aluminum propeller comes with it.

Q: Does it start electrically or by hand? Electrically, with a push-button starter standard on this model.

See other Mercury outboards in the 8 HP range.