500 motors in database
// Identification Tool

Serial Number Decoder

Enter your outboard motor's serial or model number to instantly identify its production year and technical family.

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Where to find your serial number

Mercury

Usually on a plate on the starboard side of the transom bracket or a small sticker on the engine block.

Yamaha

Look for a rectangular sticker on the port side transom bracket. The year letter is in the bottom right corner.

Johnson/Evinrude

On a plate on the transom bracket or a freeze plug (silver disc) on the engine block.