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8 HP Honda Outboard (photos added)

monoloco - 3-3-2014 at 08:06 PM

I have an 8 HP short shaft Honda outboard with very little use, looks almost new with zero corrosion. I don't know what year it is.

$700







[Edited on 3-6-2014 by monoloco]

alacran - 3-3-2014 at 10:01 PM

Is it 2 stroke, 4stroke, did you buy it, found it Etc.

55steve - 3-3-2014 at 10:06 PM

It's going to be a 4 stroke since I don't recall Honda ever making a 2 stroke.
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Originally posted by alacran
Is it 2 stroke, 4stroke, did you buy it, found it Etc.


[Edited on 3-4-2014 by 55steve]

monoloco - 3-3-2014 at 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by alacran
Is it 2 stroke, 4stroke, did you buy it, found it Etc.
Yes, a 4 stroke. I think it's somewhere around a 2000 model, my neighbor brought it down from the states but never used it. It looks almost brand new.

güero - 3-4-2014 at 08:05 AM

I thought I was interested until I found out it weighs around 100 lbs. Too much for this old man. Guess I'll have to look for a 2-stroke.

monoloco - 3-4-2014 at 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by güero
I thought I was interested until I found out it weighs around 100 lbs. Too much for this old man. Guess I'll have to look for a 2-stroke.
It weighs 92lbs. I loaded and unloaded it into my truck by myself and it was pretty easy with the built in carrying handle.

Bob53 - 3-4-2014 at 06:17 PM

My 2008 15 hp Yamaha 2 stroke weighs only 79 lbs.

bajabuddha - 3-5-2014 at 12:35 PM

It's a good motor at a very good price (for a 4-stroke). I wouldn't quibble too much over the 10-12 lb. weight difference, the fuel economy and lack of stank will make up for it. The only drawback is you cannot find parts for Honda in Baja, whereas Yamaha parts are doable. Just make certain you have extra impellors with. Flush with fresh water regularly, and use Stabil in your gas ALWAYS, every tank-full. Plugs and oil filters can be interchangeable.

I had a Honda 9.9 new (2012) for a year, had problems with it, sold and bought a new (2013) Yamaha, love it more. Still, good luck on the sale. Such a deal!

monoloco - 3-5-2014 at 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by bajabuddha
It's a good motor at a very good price (for a 4-stroke). I wouldn't quibble too much over the 10-12 lb. weight difference, the fuel economy and lack of stank will make up for it. The only drawback is you cannot find parts for Honda in Baja, whereas Yamaha parts are doable. Just make certain you have extra impellors with. Flush with fresh water regularly, and use Stabil in your gas ALWAYS, every tank-full. Plugs and oil filters can be interchangeable.

I had a Honda 9.9 new (2012) for a year, had problems with it, sold and bought a new (2013) Yamaha, love it more. Still, good luck on the sale. Such a deal!
I have a 15 hp Honda of about the same vintage and have never had one problem. The list price for a new Honda 8 hp is 2600 dollars.

[Edited on 3-5-2014 by monoloco]

wessongroup - 3-5-2014 at 01:18 PM

IF it's too heavy, lighten the ice chest :lol::lol:

Pompano - 3-5-2014 at 01:22 PM

Honda makes a great outboard motor. Had one this size on my 26' sailboat as a kicker and never had a bit of trouble with it for many years. (Although mine had to be a long-shaft). I loved the battery-charging function to use on the cabin batteries.

Seems a very reasonable price for a four-stroke already in Baja. Some boater who can use a short shaft will make a great buy.

monoloco - 3-7-2014 at 09:26 AM

Bump!