The year model of an Evinrude outboard cannot be determined from the serial number, but rather from the model number.
An Evinrude outboard, model number 35853R, would be a 1978 model, 35 hp.
A 70 hp Evinrude outboard, model number E70ELCO, would be a 1985 year model.
The year model of an Evinrude outboard engine is determined from the engine "model number", rather than the serial number.
A 40 hp Evinrude, model number E40TELCO, is a 1985 year model.
The horsepower for an Evinrude outboard, can be determined from the engine model number.
An 85 hp Evinrude, model number "85"093D, would be a 1970 year model. An Evinrude model number beginning with 35, would be a 35 hp engine.
An Evinrude outboard, model number CE8RCEC is a 1989 model, 8 hp.
An Evinrude outboard, model number E185TXCRS would be a 1984 model, 185 hp.
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