Mercury 8 HP 8ELH Four-Stroke Outboard, 20" Shaft, Electric Start

The Mercury 8ELH is an 8 HP inline two-cylinder four-stroke outboard with electric start, tiller steering and a 20-inch long shaft. It weighs 84 lbs, displaces 208 cc and runs 5,000–6,000 RPM at full throttle.

Mercury gave this motor a simpler starting procedure, quicker warmup and smoother idle. It suits aluminum tiller boats, soft-hull inflatables, jon boats, utility boats and sailboats. Standard equipment includes an 8.5 x 8.0-inch three-blade aluminum propeller, an integrated carry handle, a safety lanyard stop switch, a 3.2-gallon remote fuel tank, a tool kit and the owner's manual, in Phantom Black.

Highlights

• 8 HP inline two-cylinder four-stroke, 208 cc

• Electric start, 84 lbs

• 20" long shaft, tiller steering

• 3.2-gallon remote fuel tank included

• 8.5" x 8.0" three-blade aluminum propeller included

• Integrated carry handle

Specifications

Good to know

• Confirm shaft length, controls and propeller rotation against your boat before ordering, and stay within the maximum horsepower on the boat's capacity plate.

• Installation, rigging and commissioning by a qualified marine technician are recommended; follow the manufacturer's pre-delivery and break-in procedures.