Yamaha F8LMHB 8 HP Portable Outboard Motor

20-Inch Shaft | Tiller Handle | Manual Start | Manual Tilt | Gray

Shop the Yamaha F8LMHB 8 HP portable four-stroke outboard with a 20-inch shaft for compatible sailboats, tenders, skiffs, auxiliary installations, and other small boats whose transom or mounting geometry requires the longer F8 configuration. This model uses the same 212 cc two-cylinder F8 platform with carbureted fuel induction, tiller steering, manual start, forward-neutral-reverse shifting, manual tilt, and Yamaha Shallow Water Drive.

Yamaha publishes an 87-89 lb weight range for the F8 family and offers the platform in both 15- and 20-inch shaft lengths. The built-in carrying handles, resting pads, and oil-retention system support portable handling and Yamaha-approved on-side storage. Before ordering F8LMHB, confirm the boat's horsepower and engine-weight limits, 20-inch transom requirement, fuel setup, propeller, carrying method, storage orientation, and intended primary or auxiliary use.

Key Features & Benefits

• 8 HP Yamaha portable four-stroke outboard with a 212 cc two-cylinder SOHC engine.
• 20-inch shaft for boats whose transom height and mounting geometry require the long-shaft F8 configuration.
• Tiller steering with Yamaha's compact handle and twist-grip throttle.
• Manual starting system with CDI Microcomputer Ignition.
• Forward-neutral-reverse gear shifting for low-speed control and maneuvering.
• Manual tilt with Yamaha Shallow Water Drive on the tiller-handle F8 platform.
• Carbureted fuel induction and wet-sump four-stroke lubrication.
• 6-amp alternator output at wide-open throttle on the F8 platform.
• Built-in front and rear carrying handles, resting pads, and Yamaha's oil-retention system for portable handling and approved on-side storage.
• Gray Yamaha finish; Yamaha's current model list identifies an aluminum propeller, tiller handle, and manual start as standard equipment for F8LMHB.

Part Number and Compatibility

Model code: F8LMHB. This is the 20-inch-shaft Yamaha F8 portable configuration. The F8SMHB uses the same F8 engine family but has a 15-inch shaft, so the two models should not be treated as interchangeable when matching the outboard to the transom.

Buyer check	F8LMHB product detail	What to verify before ordering
Shaft / transom	20-inch shaft	Confirm the boat manufacturer specifies a compatible 20-inch transom and mounting height.
Horsepower / weight	8 HP; Yamaha publishes an 87-89 lb F8 family weight range	Stay within the boat manufacturer's horsepower and engine-weight limits and confirm the exact selected-model weight.
Steering / start	Tiller handle; manual start	Confirm adequate tiller clearance, operator access, and that manual starting suits the intended use.
Fuel system	Carbureted F8 platform	Confirm fuel-tank, fuel-hose, fuel-quality, venting, and range requirements for the exact installation.
Primary or kicker use	Portable 8 HP long-shaft configuration	Confirm mounting position, boat rating, transom fit, steering needs, and intended trolling or auxiliary operating conditions.
Storage / transport	Resting pads and oil-retention system for approved on-side storage	Follow the exact Yamaha owner's-manual orientation and procedure before laying the motor down.
Propeller / package	Yamaha lists an aluminum propeller as standard equipment	Confirm propeller suitability for the exact hull and load, and verify current order contents, freight, dealer preparation, and accessories.

F8LMHB or F8SMHB? Choose F8LMHB when the boat requires a 20-inch shaft. Choose F8SMHB when the manufacturer specifies a compatible 15-inch transom. The longer shaft should not be selected simply because the boat is larger or because the engine will be used as a kicker.

Can F8LMHB be used as a kicker? The F8 family is commonly considered for auxiliary and kicker duty, and the 20-inch configuration can suit compatible mounting setups that require the longer shaft. Final fit still depends on the boat's bracket or transom height, engine-weight allowance, steering access, propeller, fuel setup, and normal operating conditions.

Yamaha 8 HP outboard price factors: Final cost can vary with the selected F8 model, current availability, freight, dealer preparation, propeller or accessory changes, fuel-system needs, installation, warranty options, taxes, and promotions. Use the live F8LMHB product price or current quote instead of a static generic Yamaha 8 HP price range.

For broader comparison, browse Yamaha FourStroke 2.5-25 HP portable outboards or the full Yamaha Outboard Motors range. After selecting the correct engine, verify the appropriate Yamaha outboard propeller, use OEM Yamaha outboard parts for model-specific replacement needs, and follow the Yamaha outboard service schedule together with the correct Yamaha service manual or owner manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yamaha F8LMHB?

The Yamaha F8LMHB is an 8 HP portable four-stroke outboard configuration with a 20-inch shaft, 212 cc two-cylinder engine, tiller steering, manual start, manual tilt, and a gray finish.

What shaft length does the Yamaha F8LMHB use?

The F8LMHB uses a 20-inch shaft. Match that shaft length to the boat's transom height and mounting geometry before ordering.

What is the difference between F8LMHB and F8SMHB?

The verified configuration difference on this page is shaft length: F8LMHB uses a 20-inch shaft and F8SMHB uses a 15-inch shaft. Both use Yamaha's 8 HP F8 portable platform with tiller steering and manual start. Confirm the complete current model specifications before ordering.

How much does the Yamaha F8LMHB weigh?

Yamaha publishes an 87-89 lb range for the F8 family. Confirm the exact current F8LMHB configuration weight before checking the boat's weight allowance or planning lifting and storage.

Can the Yamaha F8LMHB be used as a kicker motor?

It can be considered for kicker or auxiliary use on compatible boats, particularly where the mounting setup calls for a 20-inch shaft. Confirm bracket or transom height, engine-weight limits, steering access, fuel requirements, and normal operating conditions first.

Can the Yamaha F8LMHB be stored on its side?

Yamaha equips the F8 platform with resting pads and an oil-retention system for approved on-side storage. Use only the storage orientation and procedure specified for the exact engine in the Yamaha owner's manual.

What should I check before buying this Yamaha 8 HP outboard?

Confirm the boat's horsepower and engine-weight limits, 20-inch transom requirement, tiller-control clearance, manual-start preference, fuel setup, propeller, normal load, kicker or primary-power role, storage method, current package contents, freight, and installation requirements.

How much does a Yamaha 8 HP outboard cost?

Use the current F8LMHB product price or quote. Final cost can vary with availability, freight, dealer preparation, accessories, fuel-system equipment, installation needs, warranty options, taxes, and promotions.

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