The Mercury 8hp Mercury Outboard is ideal for long shaft Jon boats, skiffs, and small pontoons as well as sailboat and trolling/kicker applications. This 84 lb. Mercury 8 HP Outboard engine is lightweight and yet the 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. The Mercury 8 HP Outboard Motor model: 8MLH is equipped with manual start and a 20 inch long shaft. 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 MODEL 8MLH MODEL YEAR 2020 SKU 8MLH-20 WEIGHT 84.0 lb MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 8hp SHAFT LENGTH 20″ (Long) 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 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 with thermostat 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