Are Mariner and Mercury outboards the same?

Mercury and mariner are the same company, both owned by the bruswick corp. Mariner was originally an australian licenced company that re-badged overseas engines and sold them locally under the ‘mariner’ brand name, mostly US made mercurys and a few Johnsons…

What year is my Mariner outboard by serial number?

Locate the serial number plate by looking on your motor’s transom bracket; the plate will have “Mercury Marine” written on the top. The serial number is the top number on the plate. The number directly beneath this is the year it was manufactured.

Are Mariner and Yamaha outboards the same?

There are two distinctly different versions of the Mariner line. One, as you note, was completely manufactured by Yamaha – the last few models were sold as 1994 model year motors.

Who makes Mariner outboard motors?

Mercury
At present, Mercury product brands include Mercury, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Mariner outboards (sold outside the U.S.). Outboard sizes range from 2.5 horsepower (1.9 kW) to 600 horsepower (450 kW).

Are Mercury outboards made in China?

Boating engine company Mercury Marine, based in Fond du Lac, has been granted exclusions from 25 percent tariffs for its outboard engines assembled in China. The requests, made by Mercury’s parent, Brunswick Corp., were approved by the U.S. Trade Representative office, Brunswick said this week.

Who is the largest outboard motor manufacturer?

Mercury’s 600 hp V-12 Verado, the world’s largest outboard, has prompted yacht builders to design new models around the engines.

How do I tell how old my Mercury outboard is?

Every Mercury outboard has a serial number label located on the transom bracket area of the engine. The latest serial number labels display a 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label. These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured.

How do I know what Mariner outboard I have?

What Year Is My Mariner Outboard? Knowing how to find out what year your Mariner outboard is will be crucial to this whole process. On the right side of the engine you’ll find the white label. On the top line is the model number, underneath that is the serial number.

Does Yamaha build Mercury outboards?

Before Yamaha entered the U.S. market, Mercury’s Mariner line was built by Yamaha. Last year (2005), Mercury four stroke powerheads from 25 through 225 HP (except the Verados) were built by Yamaha.

Does Yamaha own Mercury?

Yamaha Marine is part of Yamaha Motor Corp. in Cypress–the U.S. arm of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Co. Mercury Marine is owned by Brunswick Co., an Illinois-based maker of powerboats.

Is tohatsu made in China?

All Tohatsu outboard motors are produced in Japan.

Is a 2 stroke outboard faster than a 4 stroke?

A 2 stroke outboard motor has a faster pick-up speed than a 4 stroke. However, once running, both offer speed and power. The make and model of your outboard motor will be the biggest determining factor as to how fast your motor can run.

Where can I buy parts for a mariner outboard?

We sell Mercury Mariner outboard parts and used mariner parts worldwide. Parts for Mariner outboard motors are getting hard to find. Especially the older Mariner motor parts.

What is the model number of a hp Mariner?

Mariner Model Year Guide Model HP Serial Number Year 2 M 646-15961 – 646-20675 1974 2 M 646-20676 – 646-26575 1975 2 M 646-26576 – 646-37010 1976 2 M 646-37011 – 646-008710 1977

How many horsepower does a mariner outboard motor have?

Exhaust) 20C HP (Thru Prop. Exhaust) 25C (Thru Prop. Exhaust) 25C HP (Thru Prop. Exhaust) 40A (Above Prop. Exhaust) 40B (Thru Prop. Exhaust) 40B (CDI Ignition / Thru Prop. Exhaust)