A few questions about '07 250 ProXS

[bucket mouth]

Hey guys, I'm going to look at an 07 Procraft 210 superpro equipped with an '07 250 ProXS in the next couple of days. This boat is owned by an elderly man who keeps it at his lake house in a garage and only uses the boat about 5 months out of the year, so I am assuming it has pretty low hours on it (prob. 100 or so). He can't remember if the engine has any warranty remaining, because he owns 2 other bass boats besides this one and they are all running the same engines.

I'm new to the Mercury scene, so here are my questions.

1.) I know about some prior coil issues and such, but what should I keep an eye out for on the test run down the lake, besides the obvious missing at idle, weird sounds etc.

2.) I'm assuming that if I get the serial number from the engine, I can contact a dealer and they can tell me if there is any warranty remaining. Will they also tell me about any prior service history since I'm not the current owner?

3.) What overall questions should I ask the owner? I know about the regular scheduled maintenance questions and what brand of oil he uses, but what about quickleen? I live in Kentucky and we don't have the problems with ethanol like some other states. Is it imperative that fuel stablilizer is used? Should I be worried if he hasn't used it since new?

Thank You in advance, I have learned a great deal about these motors by browsing the forum already. Jeremy

[bucket mouth]

**UPDATE**

I looked at it today, but didn't get to take it out. The serial number on the engine is 1B432960. Can a dealer tell me if there's any warranty remaining? I'm seriously about to pull the trigger on this one if all checks out well. Thanks again BBC.

[EuropeanAM]

You've got and IM.

As for things to watch for- I'd strongly recommend that you consider a Pre-Purchase Inspection.... including AT LEAST a compression test, spark test, Computer Diagnostic, and gearcase check.

This should give you a pretty good idea of the condition of the engine.

[bucket mouth]

ok, I appreciate the quick response. I'll see what I can do on my end. How much does that inspection usually run price wise? Nevermind I got everything I needed in IM's, thanks for all your help Don.

[EuropeanAM]

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This will vary, based on how "in-depth" the inspection is.

I dropped you an IM with some more info....

[bucket mouth]

Thanks again for all your help.