Serial No.= Year of Motor?

[emy]

wonder if it is possible to determine the age of my
25hp yamaha by the serial no?
61R-S-154531
any info much appreciated

[Wally]

You might be able to tell from the model number here.

http://www.boats.net/kbase/yamaha/ya...encechart.html

[emy]

hmmm, that wouldn't open for me, any other ideas?

[Wally]

You can also find the year chart at the bottom of this page:

http://www.boats.net/cgi-local/listi...motor&id=16616

[emy]

thanks, Wally, that answers my question, appreciate it