Serial number woes

[fredexx]

The serial number was'nt really on a sticker on the transom was it ? Just bought a boat and motor (50 hp force circa 1990) from non titling state and brought home to Texas where it has to be titled. My problem is I can't find a serial number. Apparently it was on a sticker on the transom bracket, can see residue of a long gone sticker. Is there any other place it might be stamped. I've looked pretty throughly. Anybody have a parts motor with an extra serial number? Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[Nate3172]

Re: Serial number woes

Freddex, my book tells me that the serial and model number plates were generally on the port side of the engines stern bracket. If it was an L-drive it was on the mount plate. How accurate that would be I'm unsure of because the tag on my 1985 85hp is on the inside of the engine bay on the motor support tray right under where the fuel, throttle, and gearshift cable comes in from the transom. Had to remove the hood to find it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Serial number woes

The sticker was the only place for the serial number.

Engrave a unique number on the motor somewhere and use it to register.

 

[fredexx]

Re: Serial number woes

that sounds so simple that it might work. Think I'll try it. Thanks