Nissan 2015 Nissan 20 Hp NSF20CEF1 Outboard Motor

At 20 HP, the Nissan NSF20CEF1 rides on a short, 15-inch shaft and starts at the push of a button rather than a pull cord, built for boats with a lower transom that still want quick, keyless starting. Tiller steering puts throttle and shift control right at the motor. What to check before buying Shaft height needs to match your transom; this short-shaft version sits lower in the water than the long-shaft edition of the same engine. Two cylinders feed through a carburetor, with SOHC valves and a thermostat-regulated water jacket keeping temperatures steady, and the whole unit is cleared for saltwater use. The electric starter pulls power from a 145-watt alternator wired in as standard gear, so there's no separate charging kit to source. Trim and tilt stay manual, worked by hand rather than through a switch, and the gearbox shifts forward-neutral-reverse off a lever up front, turning a 3-blade aluminum prop sized at 9.2 inches across with 9.8 inches of pitch. Common questions Can this run in salt water? Yes, it's cleared for saltwater use. Is a separate charger needed for the battery? No; the alternator built into this electric-start version handles that while the motor runs. What's included at purchase? A fuel tank and line, the propeller already described, a printed manual and tool kit, and Nissan's 5-year warranty. The fuel supply is a 3.1-gallon tank mounted outside the motor, linked by a quick-connect hose, a simple arrangement for a motor this size. Buyers moving up from a smaller tiller motor generally find the step to push-button starting the easiest adjustment of all. Specifications MODEL NSF20CEF1 MODEL YEAR 2015 SKU NSF20CEF1-15 WEIGHT 120.5000 MANUFACTURER Nissan COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 20hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Electric TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 351 cc (21.41 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 61 x 60 mm (2.40 x 2.36 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,400-6,100 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM Digital CD Ignition INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) OIL CAPACITY 1 Quart (1000 ml) LUBRICATION Wet Sump ALTERNATOR 2V 145W 12A (standard on elec. start models) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.15:1 GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) PROPELLER 9.2″ Dia. X 9.8″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No