Australian Ser No Merc/yr

[andrewkafp]

I have a 50 Merc 4 cyl with a Australian Ser no 8055895.<br />The marinshopen site doesn't refer to Canadian, Euro or Aussie no's so I'm trying to get age from it's features.<br />It has wrapper type cover with pull cord in bag in the end, Electric start, 2 tone blue bands, Thunderbolt distributorless ignition and no Power trim. It still has 125lbs in all 4 cyl and runs and looks great. 2 service mechanics here have said 1985 but in the manual covering 1965-89 it tends to associate aust nos below 806... with USA no s 568... But because we are so far behind here, perhaps it is an '85 but back dated.<br />Any thoughts ??<br />And... Is there any benefit in putting a Hydro-tail on it ? or just a waste of money ?<br /><br /> http://au.photos.yahoo.com/bc/andre...bc/andrewkafp/lst?&.dir=/photos&.src=ph&.view =t

 

[sharkcat]

Re: Australian Ser No Merc/yr

A good merc dealer should be able to tell you the year if not repost & ill make enquiries ..I would think early 80s at a guess.A hydrofoil will help if your boat is underpowered/struggles to get out of the hole.

 

[sharkcat]

Re: Australian Ser No Merc/yr

Spoke to the parts guy at a merc dealership your motor was made in 1978