What hp?

rjmotor

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Just inherited a 1985 mercury outboard serial# <br />6230286. Can anyone tell me the horsepower?
 

Chinewalker

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Re: What hp?

We can't tell a Merc horsepower by the serial number alone - must have the model number. Mercs are usually pretty good about putting the horsepower in several places, or at the very least, the model number. (.ie, Model 400 is a 40hp, Model 1500 is a 150hp, model 110 is a 9.8hp, etc.) Lacking the (duck motor?) you might be able to find some other identifying marks (Comet? Lightning? Panther? etc.) How many cylinders? How many carburetors?<br />- Scott
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: What hp?

Looks like this one:<br />25HP 6185159 - 6453342 1983 2 cyl <br /><br />Sound right? Although this one is an '83!
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: What hp?

Are you sure on the year? I'm guessing in the 60-75 HP Range!
 
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