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    2013 optimax.

    Picking up a new to me boat tomorrow. Has a 13 250 optimax. Wandering if anyone here can pull up service info on it. Curious if it’s been in for any repairs or anything.
    S/N 8M0047779
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    That's not a serial number, look on the swivel bracket for a label, serial number will be formatted, digit, letter, six digits - 1b234567. Once you find the SN, the pros here can tell you what service has been logged by a Mercury dealer.
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    yep ^^^^^
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    1B937530 maybe this is it. Thanks.
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    now then , propshaft failure in 2012 , replaced / oil pump in 2014 also replaced , thats it good luck with it
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    2fast4u,having the oil pump replaced is a good thing,don’t let that deter you.

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    +1

    As with anything used- be sure to get it checked out BEFORE purchasing.


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    I made a cheap offer and got it. Ran it yesterday and it ran fine but has a strange vibration when at idle in gear.
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    Check propshaft to make sure it's straight, prop straight, hub intact and properly tightened/torqued.


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