what year is my chrysler sea king out board?

[seaking 7.5]

i have a 7.5 hp chrysler sea king (sold by montgomery ward) outboard that i need parts for but i need to figure out what year it is first...the info on the tag is:
mod: vwb 52179a
ser 08x20127.if anyone could help i'd appreciate it..thanks in advance

 

[carholme]

Re: what year is my chrysler sea king out board?

VWB52179A 1980 7.5 2 Made by Chrysler

From here:

http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_sea_king_chrysler_model.html

Gerry

 

[seaking 7.5]

Re: what year is my chrysler sea king out board?

thanks gerry...i appreciate it