Suzuki DT8C

r3825

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I'm trying to figure out the year of this outboard I just picked up, it's a Suzuki DT8C, serial #00802-751183, any ideas?
 

jbcurt00

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Model number (letters) after DT8C? If pre- 2011 the model # decodes as:

DT ~ 2stroke
8 ~ HP
C ~ oil injection

then possibly other options like electric start

Next is an S, L, or X for shaft length

last letter should be a model year identifier

199700802-751001DT 8MCSV
DT 8MCLV

if your serial # 8s correct, looks like its a 1997 DT8MCSV or DT8MCLV: a long or short shaft, manual start, oil injected 8hp

the V at the end of the 2 model #s I listed stands for 1997
 

99yam40

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97 looks correct,
not sure about the V standing for a year, never read that before

the 00802-751001 is the starting serial number for a 1997 DT8
 
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jbcurt00

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Right edge of the chart: list of letters and the year they stand for
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