Julien Mills wrote:
Hi,

I'm considering buying a 12' aluminum boat with a 7.5
horse mercury, probably about 10 - 15 years old.

The seller doesn't know the exact age of the engine
(or boat). Is there any way to tell, by examining
the engine? Is it printed on a plate somewhere?
Or, if it runs well, maybe it doesn't really matter
exactly how old it is. Still, it would be nice
to know.

Thanks


Get the serial number and go to this site. I had purchased parts for my
71 7.5 merc from this guy.

http://www.seilermarine.com/rapair/mercury.htm

Capt Jack R..