Date of manufacture

[yamahammer]

I recently purchased a display model 9.9 MSHC Yamaha outboard and was told that it was a 2004 year model. The manufactured date label is missing. I was told that MSHC is what is used to determine date of manufacture. Is this correct and if so, what would be the date of manufacture? Thanks

[Ken]

hammer,
The "C" on your motor's label MSHC designates a 2004 model - this does not necessarily designate the date of mfg.
For my 2000 model C115TLRY, the Y designates a 2000 model, but the date of mfg is actually in 1999 (I forget what month is on the mfg label).
There should be a mfg date somewhere on your outboard, and it was probably mfg sometime in 2003 - even though it's a 2004 model - kinda like the automotive industry. The next year models come out in the current year.
Hope this helps,
Ken K [img]smile.gif[/img]

[yamahammer]

Thanks Ken,
Glad to hear it actually is a 2004 model as the seller stated. Since the manufactured date label was missing I was getting a little suspicious. While on the subject of year model, this being a 2004 model and being sold for the first time (was a display model) would I still have the two year manufacturer's warranty? Thanks

[boats.net]

The warranty period starts from the purchase date and it is 2 year warranty on that motor unless used for commerical then it is 1 year warranty. You can give the serial number to any Yamaha dealer or call Yamaha to verify warranty period.

[yamahammer]

Thanks boats.net. I'm glad to hear that. I'll complete the warranty registration card and put it in the mail today. Thanks