2021 Mercury 8 HP MH Outboard Motor

With our free shipping and discounted prices your online outboard motor search will end here! Mercury 8hp outboard motors are compact and lightweight weighing 84 lbs. Ideal for jon boats, skiffs, and inflatables, the Mercury 8 HP Outboard engine is a twin-cylinder four-stroke that offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient operation. The multi-function tiller handle on the Mercury 8HP outboard 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. Mercury Outboard model 8MH offers a manual start, tiller steering, and a 15 inch short shaft.
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Additional information
Horsepower
8 HP
Shaft Length
15″ (Short)
Starter Type
Manual
Tilt & Trim
Manual
 
FEATURES
Compact and Lightweight
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
 
SPECS
MODEL
8MH
MODEL YEAR
2021
SKU
8MH-21
WEIGHT
84.0 lb
MANUFACTURER
Mercury
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
Japan
HORSEPOWER
8hp
SHAFT LENGTH
15″ (Short)
STEERING
Tiller
STARTING
Manual
TRIM & TILT
Manual
FUEL DELIVERY
Carburetor
FUEL TANK
External
CYLINDER(S)
2
DISPLACEMENT
12.8 ci (208 cc)
BORE AND STROKE
2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm)
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE
5,000 – 6,000 full throttle RPM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CDI with 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
Optional 12V 76W 6A (installation required)
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
 
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