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    HELP Cabin Carpet Removal

    Well I finally finished my carpet removal and paint job of the pilot house of my 04 2520 XL and I just want to thank everyone on this amazing thread that has been so helpful. You all gave me the confidence to tackle this job. The glue removal was by far the worst part. I used wood chisels...
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    HELP Cabin Carpet Removal

    Wow really nice work. It looks great! I am in the process of doing the same on my 05 2520 XL. Carpet and glue removed last fall and applied one coat of EZ prime. Going to resume work shortly with another coat of primer to be followed by the topcoat. Curious as to what color/brand of paint...
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    Wide open throttle rpm

    I have a 2004 2520 xl w/f225 with 1100 hours. On a flat calm day with perfect trim, I can get up to 5600 rpm - never get anything higher and if the seas are bad etc max RPM can drop to around 5200.
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    The Parker Lineup is Now Dead

    The 2520 XL is not on the website either. The 2520 XLD is still there.
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    Seating in cockpit 2320

    Another vote for these lightweight folding west marine chairs. I keep three in my 2520 xl vberth. They are perfect in my opinion. Comfy, stable, light, easy stow. Those white heavy duty deck chairs are expensive, heavy, and hard to store. I find the bean bags awkward.
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    Man Overboard. 23' Parker. 37 miles off North Carolina coast

    Thanks everyone - lots of lessons and good info on this post. I am going to install an MOB+ system on my boat thanks to this thread. Glad the story had a happy ending. Pretty amazing.
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    Understanding the Battery Switch

    I have a single engine on 2520 Xl - I just alternate between position 1 and 2, one day position 1, next trip position 2 etc. I also change batteries every three years, never once had a problem - if for some reason one of the batteries dies while I am out, just switch to the other one. Also I...
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    2005 2520scxl 250hp Yamaha repower

    Looks great! Love that second station too.
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    2005 2520scxl 250hp Yamaha repower

    I have an 04 2520xl w/225 hp and considering a repower as well. I was told by Parker and Armstrong that my bracket is good only to 250 hp and I would need a new bracket if I upgraded to a single 300 hp. Obviously a new bracket needed for twins but I was very surprised to hear a new bracket...
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    Parker 2320 (225 vs 250 vs 300)

    that makes sense to me and agree - hard to find XLDs on the used market - need to be patient I suppose
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    Parker 2320 (225 vs 250 vs 300)

    Fishmanjs - I have the same issue - 2004 2520 XL with 225 hp and I want to repower to 300 but my bracket has the same 250 hp limitation - called Armstrong and even though weight of the new 300 hp is the same as my 04 225, it is an issue of increased torque - still trying to decide if I should...
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    Repower 2004 2520 XL

    Fair enough - thanks
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    Repower 2004 2520 XL

    Any feedback?
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    Repower 2004 2520 XL

    Currently have the original Yamaha 225 HP on my 2004 2520 XL and would love to repower to a 300 HP. I was told by Robin Parker and also Armstrong that my current bracket would need to replaced if I repowered to a single 300 HP. Even though the weight of the 300 HP is the same (slightly less...
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    Repower - 2004 2520 XL

    Currently have the original Yamaha 225 HP on my 2004 2520 XL and would love to repower to a 300 HP. I was told by Robin Parker and also Armstrong that my current bracket would need to replaced if I repowered to a single 300 HP. Even though the weight of the 300 HP is the same (slightly less...
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