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    For Sale

    STILL FOR SALE???
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    Parker 21SE Console and Rod Storage Question

    Next time I am at the boat storage, I'll try to get some photos… Best I can do, Sorry.
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    Prop diameter, pitch, and material?

    I have a Yamaha F115 on my 1801 and am looking for an optimum prop for fishing - both trolling and running. Any suggestions?
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    Opinions on this Parker 1801

    Boats do cost more on the West Coast. And while Parkers are known and liked here, there are not a lot of them for sale. I think the price is OK but better if you can work down by $1500. I went to the East Coast (Philly) to buy my Parker 1801, towed it back to California and did a substantial...
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    Want to trade or buy..

    You have a price in mind?
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    Tongue Weight on a Parker 1801

    I have a tandem axle trailer for my 1801. I have never checked the tongue weight, but I expect that it is under 10% of the boat/trailer weight. Maybe 250 lbs? Number of axles, total weight and positioning of the boat, tow angle (is the trailer level?) and other factors would all enter into...
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    WTB Parker 2520 or 2320 SF Bay Area, CA

    There was one for sale very recently in the North Bay. Check classifieds on Bloody Decks (Google). West Coast Parkers for sale pretty often on Bloody Decks.
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    1801 Battery Relocation

    I'm absolutely sure that he does. Just explaining myself a bit.
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    1801 Battery Relocation

    There are RED and BLACK cables according to standard. EDIT: It has been several years since I rigged the boat, but I just realized why that black cable is on the positive pole. When hooking two batteries in series (to get 24v DC) one positive pole is connected to the negative pole on the...
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    1801 Battery Relocation

    I agree that the switch, charger, and breaker should be very near the battery. The positive AND negative terminals need to be connected to produce the 24V for the trolling motor, thus a red and a black cable. There is a lot that is not shown in that photo, and I don't have a photo of the whole...
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    1801 Battery Relocation

    Waydown -- I also have the ST80 with iPilot, Humminbird 898i, 30 Gallon Offshore bait tank and 115 4S Yamaha. WIth a 13.25" X 17p three blade stainless prop I am getting 5800 RPM and about 37-38 MPH. However, I have a lot of bottom paint that needs to come off. But that is the next project. I...
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    1801 Battery Relocation

    I also have an 1801 with 30 gallon bait tank. Had the same problem, plus, I have a 24V trolling motor so I have THREE batteries - all relocated to the console. I figured that, since I was doing it anyway I'd put all new wiring in. Also installed some accessories, chargers, breaker for the...
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    2005 2320 for sale in Northern California SOLD

    Nice boat! I notice the BD sticker on the transom :-0 Great for tuna pursuit.
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    Ride on a SoCal 2310 or 2510

    Tim -- SoCal Parkers come up for sale on the Bloody Decks BBS pretty frequently. Shouldn't be hard to get a ride on a boat if you are a potential buyer. Here's the web site: http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/forum/ ... oats-sale/ Good luck!
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    1994 1700 CC Re-power

    I have an 1801 Parker with a 30 gallon Offshore tank. The Yamaha 115 4S pushes it fine. I finally added a set of Bennett trim tabs to help get up on plane a bit faster, and level out the ride. I am not sure how the 17' and 18' hulls differ, though. I did move the batteries to the console, which...
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    Recommendations for trolling motor on 1801

    I've been using a bow mounted Minn Kota ST80 (60" shaft) with iPilot for a couple of years. The ST80 moves the boat easily (3-5 knots) even into a good tidal current. The 60" shaft is plenty long enough - in fact, I could move the motor down another 10" or 12" if needed. I recommend the...
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    Rear deck hatch - 1801

    The replacement hatch from Parker arrived - matches the 'cream' Parker gelcoat color, but is bigger that the hatch I am replacing. There is no manufacturer ID on the hatch, but it is a quality unit. Will be installing tomorrow or Saturday. Will take some before and after photos.
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    mounting downriggers

    Good food for thought here. I am looking at a manual down rigger - maybe Scotty or Cannon. Anybody have some feedback on brands models? I will use these for salmon and want to experiment with them for live bait drifting in Baja.
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    Trim Tabs on an 1801

    Dealer diagnosed the problem… One of my acc. batteries was low on voltage and would not properly drive the hydraulic pump unit. They also noticed a slight difference in speed of movement with the two dissimilar hose lengths and added hose to the shorter line. They say that they work fine now and...
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    Trim Tabs on an 1801

    Returned it to the installing dealer today. They promised to get everything working correctly. Looking forward to December stripers...
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