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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Mercury 8hp outboard motors are compact and lightweight at 91 lbs. Ideal for jon boats, skiffs, and inflatable boats The 8 HP Mercury 8EH outboard is a two cylinder four-stroke marine engine that offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient power. The multi-function tiller handle provides one-hand operation of throttle and steering. Mercury's 8 HP Outboard engine comes with the patented auto-ratchet system which allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle. The Mercury Model: 8EH comes equipped with a 15 inch short shaft, electric start and Mercury's 3 year factory warranty.
Compact and Lightweight
Electric Start + 12V 76W 6A Alternator
Thru-Cowl Backup Manual Start
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
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MODEL |
1F08301BK |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2023 |
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SKU |
8EH-23 |
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WEIGHT |
91.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Mercury |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
8hp |
|
SHAFT LENGTH |
15" (Short) |
|
STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Electric |
|
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
|
FUEL TANK |
External |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
2 |
|
DISPLACEMENT |
208 cc (12.8 cubic inches) |
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BORE AND STROKE |
55 x 44 mm (2.16 x 1.73 inches) |
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FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5000-6000 |
|
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition w/Electronic Spark Advance |
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INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
SOHC |
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VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
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FUEL TYPE |
87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) |
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FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
3.2 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line |
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OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) |
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OIL CAPACITY |
27 fl. Oz. (800 ml) |
|
LUBRICATION |
Trochoid Pump |
|
ALTERNATOR |
12V 76W 6A (standard on electric start models) |
|
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
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SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.08:1 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) |
|
PROPELLER |
8.5" Diameter X 7.5" Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum |
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