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You can see he messed up the one on the right in the picture. And did NOT mess up the second one! (on the left). He's a slow learner, but IS a learner! ☺

The material is held down with a few dabs of silicone caulk, and has not done anything to the gel coat nor has it stuck to the gel coat. It's been in direct sunlight for 10 years. The boat is kept on a lift, and the bow/windshield faces directly south so it gets a lot of sun year-round. (We are...

Just a heads-up, if looking for companies with pre-cut templates, especially if using Sea-Trek type tread with borders. All model-year of the 2520 are not exactly alike, especially on the passenger side dash. Some did not come with cup-holders, and some (like mine) had after-market cup holders...

I think some are saying 1/4" because some common windlass uses the 1/4". I prefer at least 5/16", but 1/4" made be ok, (just strong enough) for a 25' boat. Are you using a windlass? If so, the windlass would have to accommodate the 1/2" chain. I'm all for the weight of the 1/2", but if you can...

The window tint's a great idea; I was trying to find a way to mount a truck-type, movable, tinted visor. The tint would solve that problem.... [Not sure how this first-for-CP, X-rated photo got past the sensors.. ☺)

A short answer (imho) is a big no, on the 14lb. Go at least 21lb. Danforth's are ok' but I've had better luck with plows/Delta/CQR, and now a lot of folks like the Rochnas (sp?). Depends on how dense or loose the sand is. I say at Least 25' of chain; much more if you can handle it..... Anchoring...

I just had my timing belt and idler pully's replaced. I was charged 2.75 hours at $85.00/hour by a local Cert. Yamaha tech. The belt was the original belt and had 1110 hours. The old belt looked and felt like new, although the idler pulleys showed wear. Here's a short video/picture of it if...

Hey Spoon, welcome to Classic Parker. Looks like you'll have a lot of good Parker-info to contribute here. You're getting off on the right foot posting the pictures... Thank you, and welcome aboard!

Hey McParker, Welcome to ClassicParker; great looking boat you got there!

Hey Green, Welcome to ClassicParker! I like all the Parkers, but like the 2520's the most; actually I like the 2530's (or 2830's) the most, but pretend to like our 2520 the most......

I don't think he was having health issues, but he did have family and kids; and I'm sure that takes some tending to ☺.... I think he spent more of his online-time on The Hull Truth; he enjoyed the 'lively banter'!

Beautiful set up! Love the twin MFD's, and for that matter all the rest of it too!

I don't mean to butt in here, but I didn't want you to wait long for a reply. Syndgoose was once an active member here at Classic Parker, but he has not posted in a couple years. I'll be surprised if you get a response.

Hey Chris, welcome to Classic Parker!

Chris, you realize this was first posted 13 years ago?

Hey Reel Addiction, great to see you back at CP!... Your new Parker is amazing; looking forward to seeing more pictures and hearing your thoughts on old-Parkers vs the new ones; is there really much difference? .... Just out of curiosity, what sportfishing boat did you have in the interim?

Hey Kapulani, Swatski was an active CP participant a few years ago. He sold his Parker, bought a larger (different brand) boat, and has not been active here since doing so.... I don't think he monitors CP so he likely won't be responding to your question..... Didn't mean to butt-in here; but I...

Hey Smokin Joe, Welcome to Classic Parker! Nice seeing more 'visitors' joining up... When I logged on here a few days ago, there were 26 Members online, and 940 Guests; this is a common occurrence that always baffles me.... I've found the CP folks to be a tremendous amount of help, and without a...

The short answer is 'yes', there is a noticeable difference. But doing 25mph, in a 3 foot 'chop' in most any boat is going to be a rough ride. I'm basing this on a 3' chop in the Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Pungo/Pamlico Rivers. (all shallow waters, with 'square' waves). A true 3' chop...

If it is the 'deep'-V it will be designated 2520 XLD. And the visual tell-tale is looking at the bow. How many lifting strakes are on the hull? If there are two, then it's the deep-v. See photo; this is the deep-V; there are two lifting strakes.