1983
The Johnson J10BACTR is a model of the Johnson J10, which was produced in the early 1980s. Specifically, the J10 series began production in 1981 and continued until around 1985. The J10BACTR designation indicates a specific variant within that series.
The Johnson outboard part with serial number VJ30ELETA was a 30HP model. This model was manufactured in 1993. The 35HP model serial numbers are J35RETA and J35RLETA.
That is the model number not the serial number.
A 50hp Johnson outboard, model TELCUD, is a 1987 year model.
A Johnson, model number J10BACDB, is a 1986 year model. 1999
The engine model number, rather than the serial number, is required to determine the year model of a Johnson, or Evinrude outboard.
Johnson and Evinrude outboards, use the model, rather than the serial number, to determine the year model.
The year model of a Johnson outboard engine is determined by "model number" rather than the serial number.
The year model for a Johnson outboard is determined from the engine model number, rather than the serial number.
The year model for a Johnson outboard is determined by the "model" number, rather than the serial number.
Johnson and Evinrude outboards use the model number, rather than the serial number, to identify the year model.
The model number/designation, for a Johnson outboard, cannot be determined by horsepower rating, or serial number. The model number will be displayed on the serial number tag/sticker, affixed to the engine.