It is a black tower of power with blue decals.
Very interesting, just goes to show you that you can learn something new every day. Funny, I was under the impression that the B in the serial number indicated Belgum. This makes that myth busted...
I show your engine coming up as a 1980 MERCURY 115 ELPT, Engine serial number: 08071168 Model number 1115620.I have checked all posts but I cannot find any that show year info for Austrailian built outboards.
My ser number is 8071168 built in Austrailia.
I would like to know what year it is, thanks.
You typed 'B' but I think you mean '8', yeah?
Serial numbers starting with 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 - made in the U.S of A.
Starting with 7 - made in Canada.
Starting with 8 (eight) - Australia
Starting with 9 - Belgium.