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Old 05 November 2008, 19:41   #1
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The merc that is on the searider I bought is a clamshell (?) with a multi coloured band. Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date? I know it's old but just how old would be interesting to know.
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Old 05 November 2008, 20:08   #2
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The merc that is on the searider I bought is a clamshell (?) with a multi coloured band. Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date? I know it's old but just how old would be interesting to know.
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Is it Four cylinder or Three cylinder? Do you know the serial No. It should be on the swivel plate.
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Old 05 November 2008, 20:34   #3
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Since I got it I've only had the cover off a few times. I'll get my backside in gear tomorrow and get the numbers. It's a 3 cylinder.
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A useful tip originally from Ashbypower for dating Mercs

http://www.brunswickmarineemea.com/d...lang=EN&mod=17

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Old 05 November 2008, 22:46   #5
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Old 05 November 2008, 23:03   #6
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It's around 1990.
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Cheers DH mate, could do with an exact date Will get the SN numbers tomorrow.
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Cheers DH mate, could do with an exact date

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Old 06 November 2008, 14:59   #9
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Well after finding out there is away to date from the SN number aprox turned into near exact as possible
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If you email Mercury they should be able to help you. This is what I did, but unfortunately their records are not particularly accurate for the 1980s.
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