what year is this mercury

[charles2480]

I recently bought a boat with a 45 hp classic fifty on it.
Can anyone tell me if these are good motors or not.
aaaaaaand if anyone can tell me the year from the serial # it is A987132 Thanks for any help

 

[Plainsman]

Re: what year is this mercury

Welcome to iBoats Charles! Looks like a 1987

 

[charles2480]

Re: what year is this mercury

Welcome to iBoats Charles! Looks like a 1987

thanks for the welcoming and the help with the year