Honda 2017 Honda 8 HP BF8DK3SHA Outboard Motor

Here is Honda's BF8DK3SHA carries a Honda rating of 8 HP, freshened for 2017. The shaft , here, here is 15-inch, a hand pull-start. Built for tenders, not a heavier center-console setup. Confirm this before buying This motor is built on a 15-inch shaft, labeled short by Honda. Compare that to your transom's height before , particularly, you buy. Day to day Throttle and shift sit on the handle. This one has CARB's 3-star emissions tier. Honda rates it fine for saltwater use. The gearbox runs forward, neutral, reverse. It takes FC-W 10W-30 , essentially, oil in a wet-sump system. This runs 222cc of displacement. It wants 86 octane unleaded gas. For a small boat's primary or backup power, simple controls beat a complicated remote-steer , practically, setup. Once you're done running it, flush it and rinse off the exterior , typically, to slow down corrosion over time. Simple and , generally, serviceable describes this engine well. Service parts for this one are the , admittedly, common, easy-to-find kind. For a twin-engine setup, check rotation with us first. Fresh fuel and a drained carburetor , basically, avoid hard starts. This comes with Honda's 5-year warranty. Questions buyers ask Warranty? Yes, 5 years. Electric start? No, clearly, manual pull-start. Saltwater okay? Yes, rated for it. New , arguably, or used? New. Check this against the rest of Honda outboards before you order. Specifications Model BF8DK3SHA Model Year 2017 SKU BF8DK3SHA-17 Weight 92.0000 Manufacturer Honda 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 222 cc (13.5 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 58 x 42 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.) Full Throttle RPM Range 58 x 42 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.) Ignition System PGM-IG Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (86 octane) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 3.0 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type FC-W 10W-30 Oil Capacity Please inquire. Lubrication Wet Sump Alternator 6-Amp (76 watt) Cooling System Water Cooled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.33:1 Gear Shift Forward, Neutral, Reverse Propeller 9.25″ Dia. X 8″ Pitch 4-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery NO