2018 Mercury Marine 8 hp FourStroke

Features

• MORE THRUST - Mercury® ProKicker outboards feature a deeper gearcase and a four-blade, high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio – the perfect setup for trolling and precise control in all conditions. The ProKicker gearcase is engineered to be rugged and durable, with robust gears and bearings and a heavy-duty skeg that’s 55% thicker and twice as strong side-to-side as the previous gearcase.
• ENHANCED FEATURES: The Mercury 8 and 9.9hp FourStroke outboards include:1) New three-position choke and no primer button improve starting, simplify the starting procedure and allow the engine to warm up faster. 2) A richer idle air / fuel mix makes the engine easier to start and provides better idle running quality (tiller handle models). 3) A change to the ignition timing allows fishermen to find and hold optimal troll speed.
• POWER TILT: The fastest power tilt in the industry drops a Mercury 9.9 - 15 hp ProKicker FourStroke outboard into the water in just five seconds. Exclusive kicker-centering straps align and secure the outboard in full tilt-up position while you’re underway.
• COMMAND THRUST: Big-time power. With a longer design and bigger components, Mercury Command Thrust was made specifically to deliver the type of power, thrust and control that wider, heavier boats demand. 20% larger prop increases control especially at low speeds. Taller gearcase puts the prop deeper, below turbulent water, for improved performance. A low 2.42:1 gear ratio delivers thrust and maneuverability that big loads demand. Oversized Antiventilation Plate. Oversized design prevents air from being drawn into the prop, which increases efficiency.
• POWER IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND: Throttle control (with improved slow-speed throttle advance for optimal trolling)
• LIGHTWEIGHT: At only 83 pounds, these engines are very portable and improve the performance of lightweight boats.
• CONVENIENT AND EASY TILTING: Push down on the tiller handle to easily tilt the outboard to any position, made easy with our exclusive ratcheting transom bracket.
• START EASILY, IDLE SMOOTHLY: Mercury 8 hp to 20 hp FourStroke outboards have features that make starting easier, warm-ups faster and idling smoother! The fuel filter on 8 hp to 20 hp Mercury FourStrokes has been moved to keep the carburetor cleaner. Tiller handle models have a richer air/fuel mix at idle. They also come standard with a three-position choke, eliminating the need for a primer button