Where is the serial number on an Evinrude outboard engine?
Evinrude outboard engines have a serial number label that is located on the transom bracket. Serial number labels will reference the date of manufacture for the engine by providing visibility of the month and year the engine was produced.
What was the year of the first Evinrude?
Pre-1980 Evinrudes have a shorter model number and different numbering system; however, the numbers are in the same location. Model number 85990R translates as 85 horsepower and “9” represents the year of the decade manufactured, in this case 1979.
When did the Evinrude 85 hp outboard come out?
Evinrude 85 HP Outboard Motor Manuals return to top Year Model 1968 85852 85853 85892 85893 1969 85993 1970 85093 1971 85193 1972 85293 1973 85393 1974 85493 1975 85593 1976 85693 85699 1977 85790 85793 85799 1978 85890 85895 85899 1979 85990 85995 85999
What does the number 9 mean on an Evinrude?
Model number 85990R translates as 85 horsepower and “9” represents the year of the decade manufactured, in this case 1979. This code neglects to designate the decade, so a bit of guessing is necessary; a 1969 model will look different than one from 1979.
What is the model number on an Evinrude Outboard?
1980-Present: Evinrude outboards from 1980 to the present use a model number that can help determine the year and features of the motor. See the model number code here.
When was the first year of the Evinrude?
Evinrude Model Year Guide Model Number HP Year 179 RACING 1930 180B2-180B3 18 1970 183 2.5 1931 203B02-203B03 20 1973
Evinrude 85 HP Outboard Motor Manuals return to top Year Model 1968 85852 85853 85892 85893 1969 85993 1970 85093 1971 85193 1972 85293 1973 85393 1974 85493 1975 85593 1976 85693 85699 1977 85790 85793 85799 1978 85890 85895 85899 1979 85990 85995 85999
Model number 85990R translates as 85 horsepower and “9” represents the year of the decade manufactured, in this case 1979. This code neglects to designate the decade, so a bit of guessing is necessary; a 1969 model will look different than one from 1979.