The Yamaha F8 outboard engine is one of two very similar engines in the Yamaha range, the F8 and the F9.9.
These 8hp and 9.9hp are the smallest Yamaha twin-cylinder outboard engines.
The Yamaha F8 is steered and controlled by the tiller handle and it is an 8hp manual pull start engine. There a simple lever-operated system for forward and reverse gears. The built-in fuel tank on the 8hp engine gives a sensible range for a small outboard engine. There is a coupling for the (supplied) 12 litre fuel tank to give a longer range on this 8hp engine. The Yamaha F8 is a manual tilt 8hp outboard engine.
The Yamaha F8 outboard engine weighs in at 37kg
Packing power on the water doesn't have to mean dragging a large, cumbersome 8hp outboard to your craft. Easily portable, the Yamaha F9.9 and Yamaha F8 outboard engines come complete with integrated carrying handles. Once on the water, with you'll discover the joy of whisper-quiet operation, excellent fuel economy, and a blend of smooth, reliable power and impressive torque on this Yamaha 8hp outboard engine. The Yamaha's CDI-Ignition System ensures reliable, first-time start-up, while a twist-grip throttle and Forward-Neutral-Reverse gear system gives you easy, safe handling.
The Yamaha F8 outboard engines are perfect for a wide range of boating situations, like fishing, runabouts, workboats and the larger tenders.
An easy-access, front-mounted connector on the Yamaha F8 outboard engine lets you flush salt and dirt from the waterways without having to run the 8hp engine. It's a very efficient way to reduce corrosion and extend the life of your 8hp outboard engine - just connect a hose and you're ready to go.
There are just two models of the Yamaha F8 outboard engine, the short (S) and the long (L) shaft versions of this very good 8hp outboard engine.
The Yamaha F8 outboard engine's standard propeller is alloy. There are seven optional choices of propeller size (optional Yamaha propellers at extra cost.
This Yamaha F8 is an excellent, reliable outboard engine. It is a simple and straightforward twin cylinder four stroke outboard engine. Weighting in at 37kg, the F8 is quite heavy to lift. However the F8 performs well when you are out on the water.
The very good Yamaha build quality is evident throughout this engine. The Yamaha F8 is probably the best quality 8hp outboard on the UK boating market today.
The only reason we don’t sell many more Yamaha 8hp engines is that many of our customers choose to buy the Yamaha 9.9hp outboard engine instead – the Yamaha 9.9hp engine offers 25% more power over the Yamaha 8hp for very little extra money (we are based in Yorkshire - so the locals notice these things......its called brass in pocket).
For all leisure users, the Yamaha F8 engine comes with a five year warranty. For all commercial users, the Yamaha F8 outboard engine comes with a two year (with terms) warrentry.
There are terms and conditions for the Yamaha warranty. The 8hp engine needs to be serviced regularly by any Yamaha approved dealership, using genuine parts.
The service interval on the Yamaha F8 outboard engine is annually, or after every 100 hours of operation.
For 2017 the routine servicing costs (annual/100 hour) at Pennine Marine’s workshop on your new Yamaha F8 outboard engine would be 250 incl VAT.
This standard outboard service includes all the Yamaha recommended service items, all Yamaha genuine parts and all oils and greases. This service on the Yamaha 8hp engine excludes all non-standard service items and any repair issues.
