Posted: 10/05/2025
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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.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Mercury 8hp model 8MLH 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
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MODEL |
1F08211BK |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
|
SKU |
8MLH-24 |
|
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 |
