Year model of a mariner 8 if anyone knows?

[scooters]

Would like to find out year model of my mariner 8 if nayone knows?? These are the only serial numbers i can find 647 (S 23889) i think the S stands for short sharft or (NS) 2053

 

[carholme]

Re: Year model of a mariner 8 if anyone knows?

scooters:

Looks like it is a:

Code Year Model Number
647 1971-1972 P-165/8A (8HK)

From here:

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/yamahaModelGuide.html

Gerry

 

[scooters]

Re: Year model of a mariner 8 if anyone knows?

Thanks very much for your time garry! very helpful.