How do I determine the age of my Mercury outboard without serial # tag?

Question

I have a 50 hp Mercury outboard the serial number tag is missing , how can I determine the year of the engine.

The information on the powerhead tag may help?

M302921001

00/00

#13

852067A98

+ POWERHEAD 40/50 (694).

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Rick

Answer 1

http://www.mercurymarine.com/serviceandw...