Mercury 8MLH FourStroke Outboard Motor

Listed as the lightest build in its class at 84 lbs, this used Mercury 8MLH FourStroke runs 8 HP on the long shaft, started manually and steered by tiller.

Warranty bundled with this unit

Five years of coverage come bundled here, pairing Mercury's usual factory term with an extra two-year Product Protection Gold plan.

Specifications and condition

Gearcase ratio on this twin is 2.08:1, shifting forward-neutral-reverse, with a 16-degree shallow water trim range adjusted by hand rather than power trim. This motor shows normal operating wear tied to its service history; the carbureted fuel delivery and 3-star CARB rating remain the same as new, and rpm tops out near 6,000 at full throttle. A Phantom Black propeller is included with this unit. Check gearcase oil level rather than assuming it is full after storage.

Q: Long or short shaft on this listing? Long, suited to higher-transom boats.

Q: Does it start with a button or a cord? A pull cord — this is a manual-start motor with no alternator fitted.

Q: Is tilt adjustable while running? Tilt and trim move by hand through the ratcheting system, not a powered switch.

Q: What condition is this motor in? Used, showing the normal wear that comes from prior operation rather than new-in-box condition overall.

See other Mercury outboards at this horsepower.