Mariner year question?

[Duckdog91]

Bought this several years ago, made in japan by yamaha i believe? Anyway i have the model number plate on the motor but seems to be missing another plate, can anyonengive me a rough idea for the year? Thanks

 

[Fun Times]

Are the numbers on the plate legible?

 

[Duckdog91]

Are the numbers on the plate legible?

Yea i tred plugging them into yamaha and mercury decoders online and got nothing. I will have to grab a picture tomorow when i get off work.

 

[QBhoy]

80-85 wouldn’t be far off the mark. ‘79 at her oldest I’d say. Most like early 80’s for sure though.