1995 30hp Mercury info??

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I just bought a 30 hp Mercury and would like to identify it. I was told it was a 1995 model. The SN says OG33316
Does anyone have some info on this unit? I also would like to get the best manual for this. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

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It would be a 1996, the serial numbers started out at G290585 in 1996.
Mercury service manual is part number 826148R03 and owners manual is 828734. Here is the link to order the manual you need.
Mercury Manuals

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Manual

Are these manuals just a Clymer version or are they the good detailed factory style manuals? I would like alot of details or specs incase I would need to trouble shoot this little motor. Thanks!

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Also, does anyone know of any inherited problems with this series of motors? Do they have lower unit issues or water pumps fail more often than normal? Again, electrical or mechanical problems? Thanks in advance.