2019 Yamaha 8 HP F8LMHB Outboard Motor

Weighing 89 lbs, this 2019 Yamaha F8LMHB is an 8 hp two-cylinder four-stroke on a 20-inch shaft. The F8LMHB is controlled from a tiller handle and started by pulling a cord rather than turning a key.

Who it suits

Tiller steering puts the F8LMHB at the stern of the boat rather than behind a console, which suits small aluminum boats, jon boats and dinghies where the operator sits near the transom. A 20-inch shaft is the longer of the two lengths Yamaha offers on this 8 hp platform, and the twin-cylinder layout gives smoother idle than a comparable single.

Before you order

Before ordering the F8LMHB, measure your transom; it needs a 20-inch shaft to fit correctly, since Yamaha also builds a shorter-shaft version of this engine under a separate listing. Full throttle is rated from 5000 to 6000 rpm, and the F8LMHB is carbureted rather than fuel injected.

Common questions

Does the F8LMHB start with a key? No, starting is manual, by pull cord.

What coverage comes with it? Yamaha's 3-year warranty, standard on a new F8LMHB.

Will a tiller handle fit a boat built for console steering? Not without rework; the F8LMHB is set up for stern operation.

Is the F8LMHB fuel injected? No, it runs a carburetor rather than EFI.

Can the F8LMHB be mounted on a sailboat transom bracket? Many sailors run a two-cylinder 8 hp like this as an auxiliary.