1994 Yamaha 40hp Outboard

[a091967]

I just bought this motor on ebay and it's model number is c40PLRS with the "S" indicating salt water model. I am fishing fresh water in LA where the motor will always be used. What is the difference in the "salt" model as opposed to a regular fresh water model and what should I change or check for?

 

[Lucraft]

Re: 1994 Yamaha 40hp Outboard

The "S" is actually the model year, and in this case it decodes to 1994.

Very nice motor.. I have a 1991 C40.. just need a short shaft. For reference, here's my motor's model number decoded:

C40ELRP

C = C/CV Series Motor
40 = HP rating
E = Manual Tilt w/ Electric Start
L = 20" (Long) Shaft
R = Remote Control
P = 1991 Model Year

 

[a091967]

Re: 1994 Yamaha 40hp Outboard

Thank you Lucraft. Any ideas on the difference between the salt water model that has the "s" in the sn?

 

[99yam40]

Re: 1994 Yamaha 40hp Outboard

I have no idea what the saltwater difference is but according to the model #s 1996 was the 1st year the S showed up on the front of the model # and the smallest was a 75 hp according to this web site
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Outboard/1996/parts.html