Recent content by HokieSailor

They're still around, fulfilling orders for replacement inserts. I just spoke with Don & have six being mailed to me today. Very easy to work with.

It would help to know the specifics of the boat. What is the boat? What hp motor is on there now? A 250 hp motor on a heavier boat will leave it underpowered and less than desirable when compared to a 300 hp configuration.

My wife & I got the factory tour - and it was stupendous! We actually saw our boat on the floor. if you can arrange it, go for it - without hesitation!

Interesting - I have never had to do anything to get the anchor to roll off the pulpit on my 2520 XL.

I typically cruise at 4000-4200 rpm, and will usually see 24-25 knots on calm water with minimal breeze. I'll loose 2-3 knots, depending upon the wind and/or sea state. I don't have a lot of gear on the boat, but the fuel tank will range 1/2 - 3/4 full. I'm at the factory-installed motor...

Lucky me - today's day-long commitment was cancelled, which allowed me to spend a little time at the boat. Here are a few pics of how I tie up with only two lines.

Happy to do so, but my schedule is such that it might be a week or so before I have a chance to swing by & get the photos.

Here in Annapolis, I have a bulkhead slip in which I tie-up my 2520 XL with two lines. The marina has I-beams mounted on two pilings that correspond to my stern & midships cleats. Each I-beam has a car to which I tie the boat. As the tides rise & fall, the cars slide up & down on the I-beams...

Meant to note that I do not have auto-pilot on the boat, so that is not a factor in this issue.

Thanks! The Garmin software update had no impact. Turns out that the electronic compass in the wind sensor is not in sync with the rest of the system, despite multiple attempts to complete the auto-calibration routine. I'm still working with the dealer to determine how to force an update via...

Just starting the second season with my 2520 XL & love this boat. My wife & logged ~175 hours last year, and are only a little off that pace again this year. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we've enjoyed ours.

I have a Garmin 7612 on my forward helm station & a 5208 on the aft station; on both, the orientation is set to "Heading Up." The 7612, along with an Airmar 200WX ultrasonic wind sensor were installed over the winter. Today, I observed on both displays a situation in which the boat is oriented...

I've got a 20-lb plow on my 2520 XL. For the ~5-6 times I've used it, it's always grabbed on the first set & held solidly. For the most part, I'm in the soft mud areas off Annapolis.

I put one on each helm station & love them. Our slip is a little tricky to get into, and having a suicide knob available on either wheel makes things immensely easier. Quick install & trouble-free through the first season.

Not the most obvious pic, but we put it on the port side of the transom. Home port under the name.