99 yamaha long shaft

[rodbee]

how can I identify mod.& year? may have a partial serial #

[jacobnorthwest]

"what is it your nodel # starsr with f9.9 ,.ft9.9, t9.9 9.9 find it ill tell youneed all letters that follow
p=1991
q=1992
r=1993
s=1994
y=2000
z=2001
a=2002
b=2003 and so on"

[andrew]

"You could also see this page ("") for additional Yamaha outboard model number identification, but it does not give the years as completely as Shawn does above."

[Andrew Walker]

"Hi, please help! I have a 1990 yam 9.9, pull start. its a great engine, but has been difficult to start lately.if i let the carb empty as usual, when flushing the engine after use, it wont start again} unless i squirt petrol directly into the cylinder, then it will start & run fine, obviously something is amiss, would appreciate any advice. thanks, Andy..."