This manual provides essential information for identifying the model year of a wide array of outboard marine engines. It covers numerous makes including Johnson, Evinrude, OMC, GALE, Mercury, Mariner, Yamaha, Suzuki, and British Seagull. The coverage spans a significant historical period, with some brands extending back to 1913 and others up to 2005, encompassing various engine types such as recreational, commercial, military, racing, and electric outboards, as well as stern drives and inboards. This guide is designed to be a comprehensive resource for understanding the designations and years associated with these marine propulsion systems.
The purpose of this guide is to assist marine engine owners, mechanics, parts suppliers, and enthusiasts in accurately determining the model year of their engines. It details model number designations for outboards and stern drives, organizing information by manufacturer, engine type, and specific year ranges. The manual includes sections dedicated to recreational, commercial, military, and racing outboards, as well as electric outboards and specific OMC models like SEA DRIVE, TURBOJET, and ZEPHYR SAIL DRIVES. Additionally, it provides coverage for boats, trailers, diving units, and snowmobiles, making it a versatile reference for a broad spectrum of marine and related equipment.
Outboard marine engine model age check manual
Outboard Model Year Identification Guide
Johnson
Evinrude
OMC
GALE
To 2005
Section 2 Mercury
USA and Europ Sourced
1963 to 2005
Section 3 Mariner
Japan Sourced
1974 to 1992
Section 4 Yamaha
From 1973
Section 5 Suzuki
1975 to 2002
Section 6 British Seagull
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION - OUTBOARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MODEL YEARS 1980-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MODEL YEARS 1999-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
MODEL YEARS 2002 AND UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1980-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 2000-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
COMMERCIAL OUTBOARDS 1977-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
COMMERCIAL OUTBOARDS 2000-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
MILITARY OUTBOARDS 1980-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
RACING OUTBOARDS 1967-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS 1974-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS 1999-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
JOHNSON® RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1922-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
EVINRUDE® RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1913-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
OMC SEA DRIVE MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
TURBOJET MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
OMC ZEPHYR SAIL DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
GALE MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS 1941-1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION - STERN DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
MODEL YEARS 1981-1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
MODEL YEARS 1986-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
OMC STERN DRIVES 1964-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
OMC INBOARDS 1970-1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
BOATS, TRAILERS AND DIVING UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
SNOWMOBILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Outboard marine engine model age check manual
Outboard Model Year Identification Guide
Johnson
Evinrude
OMC
GALE
To 2005
Section 2 Mercury
USA and Europ Sourced
1963 to 2005
Section 3 Mariner
Japan Sourced
1974 to 1992
Section 4 Yamaha
From 1973
Section 5 Suzuki
1975 to 2002
Section 6 British Seagull
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION - OUTBOARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MODEL YEARS 1980-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MODEL YEARS 1999-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
MODEL YEARS 2002 AND UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1980-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 2000-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
COMMERCIAL OUTBOARDS 1977-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
COMMERCIAL OUTBOARDS 2000-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
MILITARY OUTBOARDS 1980-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
RACING OUTBOARDS 1967-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS 1974-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS 1999-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
JOHNSON® RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1922-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
EVINRUDE® RECREATIONAL OUTBOARDS 1913-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
OMC SEA DRIVE MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
TURBOJET MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
OMC ZEPHYR SAIL DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
GALE MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS 1941-1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION - STERN DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
MODEL YEARS 1981-1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
MODEL YEARS 1986-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
OMC STERN DRIVES 1964-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
OMC INBOARDS 1970-1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
BOATS, TRAILERS AND DIVING UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
SNOWMOBILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
