For those who want power, performance and portability
The sun just broke the horizon, but your day began hours ago—the second you started your trusty Yamaha Portable. Maybe you’re skimming the marsh in a jon boat during duck season, pushing a sailboat ‘til the wind kicks up or hopping to the cuddy on a tender. Wherever the day takes you, these nimble, lightweight, efficient portables are up for the ride. Available in a range of horsepower from the F20, to the F2.5, including the redesigned F8 with 7.5 percent more displacement, these 1- or 2-cylinder dynamos provide big performance in streamlined designs.
2017 Yamaha F8 F8SMHB Outboard Motor
- SOHC
- Labyrinth Exhaust
- Long Span Mounting System
- Four Stroke Engine Design
- Tuned Intake Manifold
- Oil Separator
- Streamlined Gearcase
- Dynamic Balancer
- California C.A.R.B. Ultra Low Emissions 3 Star Rating
- Engine Warning System Function
- Thermostatic Controlled Engine Temperature
- Wet Sump Lubrication
- 5-Step Anti-Corrosion Paint Process
- Stainless Steel Driveshaft, Prop Shaft, Shift Shaft and Steering Tube
- CDI Microcomputer
2017 Yamaha F8 F8SMHB Outboard Motor
Year 2017
Manufacturer Yamaha Marine
Model Name F8
Trim Name F8SMHB
Generic Type (Primary) Four Stroke
Engine
Engine Type 2 Cylinder
Engine Power 8 hp @ 5500 rpm
Alternator (Output): 6A
Displacement 12.0 ci (197 cc)
Gear Ratio (Primary) (27:13) 2.08:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Fuel Type Induction: SOHC
Ignition System: CDI Micro Computer
Oil Type (Recommended): Yamalube® 4M (See owner’s manual)
Fuel Type (Recommended): Regular Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 87)
Fuel Type (Recommended Filtration): Yamaha Mini 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
Capacities
Oil capacity 0.8L (0.85 qt)
Spark Plug
Spark Plug BR6HS-1000-000
Range
Note Full Throttle RPM Range: 5000-6000
Dimensions
Length Shaft: S=15″
Bore 2.20 in. (56 mm)
Stroke 1.57 in. (40 mm)
Weights
Dry Weight F8SMHB = 38kg (87lbs)
Weight Spec: 4 lbs
Features
Starter Manual
Note Mounting Centers: 28.6″
Note Ethanol Blend Limit: 10% Maximum
Steering Angle (Maximun): 45° from center, either direction
Features Degree of Tilt: 78° | Degree of Trim: 4 positions
Note Gear Shift: Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Cooling Water/Thermostatic Control
Features C.A.R.B. Rating: 3 Star
Exhaust Through Propeller
Intake Design Carburetor
Compression Ratio 8.8:1
Warranty
Warranty 3 Year Limited Pleasure Boat – 1 Year Limited Commercial
