Mercury 8 HP 8MH Four-Stroke Outboard, 15" Shaft, Manual Start
The Mercury 8MH is an 8 HP inline two-cylinder four-stroke outboard with manual start, tiller handle control and a 15-inch short 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. It comes with an integrated carry handle, a safety lanyard stop switch, a 3.2-gallon remote fuel tank, a tool kit and the owner's manual, finished in Phantom Black.
Highlights
8 HP inline two-cylinder four-stroke, 208 cc
Manual start, 84 lbs
15" short shaft, tiller handle
3.2-gallon remote fuel tank included
Integrated carry handle, safety lanyard stop switch
Specifications
Brand | Mercury |
Model | 8MH |
Horsepower | 8 HP |
Engine Type | Inline 2, four-stroke |
Cylinders | 2 |
Shaft Length | 15" (Short) |
Throttle Control | Tiller handle |
Starting | Manual |
Weight | 84 lbs |
Full Throttle Range | 5,000–6,000 RPM |
Displacement | 208 cc (12.8 ci) |
Fuel Induction System | SOHC |
Fuel Tank | Remote, 3.2 gal |
Color | Phantom Black |
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.
