The serial number on a 1985 75hp Mercury outboard motor is typically located on the transom bracket or the mounting bracket of the motor. It can also be found on a metal tag or a sticker attached to the engine. Check the area near the engine's powerhead or the port side of the motor for the number. If you're having trouble locating it, consult the owner's manual for specific guidance.
A 35hp Mercury outboard, serial number A184641, 1985 year model.
A 35 hp Mercury outboard, serial number A152966, would be a 1985 year model.
1985
A 50 hp Mercury outboard, serial number A101119 is a 1985 year model.
A 7.5 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 7193904, would be a 1985 year model.
A 50 hp Mercury outboard, serial number A159823, would be a 1985 year model.
The Mercury 200 20 HP outboard motor with serial number 3667639 was manufactured in 1985. Mercury outboard serial numbers can often be used to determine the production year, and this particular number falls within that timeframe.
Two items are needed to determine the year model of a Mercury outboard, the serial number and the horsepower rating. From the information given above, all I can determine is a pre 1985 model.
As close as I can tell, the 75 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 9436217 would have been manufactured in late 1985, since the 1986-on models, were six digit serial numbers with an "A" prefix.
1985
The Mercury 75 outboard motor with the serial number 4691861 was manufactured in 1985. Mercury Marine typically uses a serial number system that allows identification of the production year, and this particular number falls within the range associated with that year.
1985