How to find out Mercury Outboard Year and Model Number by Posted Pictures

[G & C Fishing duo]

I have a Mercury Outboard. I need to know the year and Model Number (helps on buying parts). The tags are missing off the outboard. So all I have is a couple pictures. Any suggestions ?

 

[chrome dome]

Re: How to find out Mercury Outboard Year and Model Number by Posted Pictures

going by the cowl, it is the last blueband model made,
dunno whether this mercury decal guide link will work,

http://www.marinshopen.se/Portals/0/Suppliers/Brunswick/Plansch-Mercury-st.jpg
was made between 1980-1983,