For motors produced in 2003 and beyond, the serial number (6 numbers + 2 letters) will indicate the Production Year of the motor using the 2 letter code at the end of the serial number. Look up each letter in the table below to determine the production year:
Example Serial Number: 123456XF
X=0
F=6
Production Year = 2006
A B C D E F G H K X
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
E = Electric Start
EF = Electric Start, Tiller Handle
EP = Electric Start, Remote Steering
EFO = Electric Start, Tiller Handle, Oil Injected
EFT = Electric Start, Tiller Handle, Power Trim (& Tilt)
EPO = Electric Start, Remote Steering, Oil Injected
EPT = Electric Start, Remote Steering, Power Trim (& Tilt)
EPTO = Electric Start, Remote Steering, Power Trim (& Tilt), Oil Injected
F = Fisherman = Tiller Handle
G = Gas Assist Manual Tilt
M = Manual Start
MF = Manual Start, Tiller Handle
O = Oil Injected
P = Pleasure = Remote Steering
PTT = Power Trim & Tilt
T = Power Tilt (20HP and Smaller)
Power Trim & Tilt (Greater than 20HP)
For Nissan and Tohatsu engine produced prior to 2003. Please fill out the form on Tohatsu's website:
https://www.tohatsu.com/marine/na/contact/wiz_modelyear.htmlTohatsu Motor Option Reference