{"id":2192,"date":"2026-09-07T13:12:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T13:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passionwebs.com\/elite-engines\/product\/yamaha-f8smhb-8-hp-outboard-motor\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T13:12:04","slug":"yamaha-f8smhb-8-hp-outboard-motor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/passionwebs.com\/elite-engines\/product\/yamaha-f8smhb-8-hp-outboard-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha F8SMHB 8 HP Outboard Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<h1 class=\"product-title\">Yamaha Outboards 8HP | F8SMHB<\/h1>\n<p>Our 212-cc 8-hp portable outboard features 7.5% more displacement than its previous design. This SOHC two-cylinder four stroke delivers a nice balance of power, performance and portability for jon boats and inflatables. Its new, shorter tiller handle makes operation more comfortable, so you can make a whole day of it.<\/p>\n<h3>SMART EVOLUTION<\/h3>\n<p>The F8 features a new shorter handle for more comfortable operation. This also ensures that when the handle in hinged back, it tucks in tighter to the cowl for more stable, flexible storage.<\/p>\n<h3>PORTABILITY AND STORAGE<\/h3>\n<p>Built-in front and rear handles make these lightweights easy to carry. Resting pads and an easy oil retention system allow for convenient on-side storage without cowling scuffs or oil leakage.<\/p>\n<h3>PROPELLER PROTECTION<\/h3>\n<p>Yamaha\u2019s Shallow Water Drive, standard on all 8-hp tiller handle models, helps keep the propeller and lower unit out of harm\u2019s way in shallow water.<\/p>\n<div id=\"product-additional-info\" class=\"tab-content-panel\" data-additional-info=\"\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"product-details-blocks\">\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Model\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Model:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">F8SMHB<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Shaft Length\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Shaft Length:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">15\u2033<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Weight\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Weight:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">87<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Fuel Induction System\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Fuel Induction System:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Carb<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Controls\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Controls:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Tiller<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Starter\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Starter:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Manual<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Tilt\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Tilt:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Manual<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Cylinders\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Cylinders:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">2<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Displacement\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Displacement:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">212cc<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Prop Shaft Horsepower\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Prop Shaft Horsepower:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">8 hp at 5500 rpm<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Full Throttle RPM Range\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Full Throttle RPM Range:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">5000 \u2013 6000<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Alternator Output at W.O.T.\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Alternator Output at W.O.T.:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">6<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Propeller\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Propeller:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Aluminum<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Recommended Fuel\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Recommended Fuel:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Octane 87<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Recommended Engine Oil\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Recommended Engine Oil:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Yamalube\u00ae 4M<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"product-details-block product-info-Recommended Fuel Filtration\">\n<dt class=\"product-details-name\">Recommended Fuel Filtration:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"product-details-value\">Yamaha 10-Micron Fuel\/Water Separating Filter (external)<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Description Yamaha Outboards 8HP | F8SMHB Our 212-cc 8-hp portable outboard features 7.5% more displacement than its previous design. This SOHC two-cylinder four stroke delivers a nice balance of power, performance and portability for jon boats and inflatables. Its new, shorter tiller handle makes operation more comfortable, so you can make a whole day of it. SMART EVOLUTION The F8 features a new shorter handle for more comfortable operation. This also ensures that when the handle in hinged back, it tucks in tighter to the cowl for more stable, flexible storage. PORTABILITY AND STORAGE Built-in front and rear handles make these lightweights easy to carry. Resting pads and an easy oil retention system allow for convenient on-side storage without cowling scuffs or oil leakage. PROPELLER PROTECTION Yamaha\u2019s Shallow Water Drive, standard on all 8-hp tiller handle models, helps keep the propeller and lower unit out of harm\u2019s way in shallow water. 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