Parker Yahoo Group Archived Messages
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613 | rangertimbo | Prop is working out well | 9/12/2005 15:05:00 | |
The 15-3/4 X 15M Yamaha prop is working out well on my 2120. Yesterday I was lightly loaded with full 120 qt. cooler of ice, two guys @ 250 lbs each, and 3/4 tank of fuel and the F150 was running at 39 mph @ 5500 rpm. This speed was on a calm river and verified with speedo and GPS. Typical Chesapeake Bay slop makes me run at around 4500 rpm and 28 mph, so it was nice to know the top end is in the right range. Why Parker is sending these boats out to dealers with 14-1/4 X 16 Polished stainless props is beyond me. Perhaps they think they won't sell unless the motor has a bright, shiny prop on it. I bought the boat with the F150 on purpose. I could have afforded the F200 or 225 but selected the F150 for fuel economy, weight on the transom (bouyancy), and quiet operation. I have been quite satisfied with the motor, even when I have needed peak demand performance, such as when running Oregon Inlet in less than ideal conditions. I must add that my dealer was very helpful with solving the prop problem and did not charge me for anything, even though the prop I had was almost a year old by the time I returned it. They said, "We just want you to be happy with the boat!" That is customer service re-defined. I really had my heart set on a 2320 with full transom at first, but became more concerned with the trailering aspects of a longer and heavier boat. We trailer 2-1/2 hours each direction so this was a major consideration for me. After a year and a half and 150 motor hours under my belt I am happy to report the 2120 has not disappointed me. Reading continually about the dire danger that I am in by having a notch transom, I sometimes wonder what all the fuss is about. There have been situations where waves have been breaking at the stern and the boat does a marvelous job of floating over them. Very little wash is taken through the notch. I believe this may be related to the smaller engine weight (450lbs.), however I continually keep an eye out for a rogue wave and try to maintain a safe aspect in relation to wave direction. It helps to deploy a sea anchor occasionally when conditions warrant. Most problems in this regard are caused by inexperienced boat owners that ignore the conditions and don't have enough sense to keep a sharp lookout. Oh, and get rid of the splashwell guard, it eats fishing room, is a tripping hazard and isn't needed anyway. I continually check this forum for comments and have found some of the discussions very helpful, but it doesn't have the "homey" atmosphere that the old Parker Forum that Robin managed. Maybe it will keep growing and eventually reach that status. I decided to post something just to pitch in and help anyone else with these same issues. Ranger Tim Parker 2120 DVSC |