To determine the year of your Yamaha outboard with the serial number 356908y-2, you'll need to refer to the Yamaha outboard serial number decoding chart, as the first few digits typically indicate the manufacturing year. However, without access to the specific chart, I can't provide the exact year. You may also check the Yamaha website or contact a Yamaha dealer for precise identification based on your serial number.
1997
2006
1990
Yamaha 40hp 6h4l1001833
I think the D is for 1990
2002
yamaha FL115 AET X, 68w,S
I HAVE A OUTBOARD C150ztXRU
What is this motor Yamaha 115 CETO 6E5 L 405125 U
They have already come out with 300 hp outboard. They are thinking about releasing a 450 hp outboard late next year (2012).
By the letter in the number
216793