model year

[bushman600]

I have just purchased a boat with a 4 stroke electric start 9.9 Yamaha kicker on it.
Model label is F1 9.9 ELF. CG8 L
Serial #465897
How do I interpret the info to year and type etc.
Thanks

[almetelo]

1989 if I not wrong

[bushman600]

Thanks. But I would like to know how you came to that conclusion.

[boscoe99]

Do not question the great almetelo!

[99yam40]

I believe he has charts with serial #s and model #s