Recent content by PaulH / Emily S

Since I don't trailer, I have considered using the bow ring for some supports as shown above. Why drill more holes and add hardware ? Might be the simplest / cleanest solution, similar to the photo above. Yup ...

I have a 1995 2520 that I bought in 2002, it had no pulpit. I ordered the "pulpit kit' from Parker which included the bow rail section to be installed. On boats with no pulpit, the cleats are mounted on the rail, which is actually a nice feature. To secure the pulpit, a large plate was used...

Just did that job. see my thread. My tank came out in pieces due to foam in place. If you want you can call me let me know ...

So I haven't been on here in a long time, why ? My Parker has been great. My 1995 2520 DVSC has been fished hard, second engine, has spent at least 18 winters in the water on LI and fished year round. The fuel tank did not fail, but I wanted piece of mind so made the call. The benefit of this...

breaker Panel is a Blue Sea 8402, Fuse Block is a Blue Sea 5026 (cover not shown)

The new terminal block, joins the original Parker wiring harness (lights, pumps, etc) . I removed the flimsy, but I must say reliable disconnect, discarded the lighter guage wire above the disconnect, and wired the heavier wire below into the terminal block. I made a 10 position harness to go...

The current shunt connected in the return (negative) line of the boat. All current, except drawn or provided by the outboard is monitored at this point. So, you can see the main wire ground on the bottom, fanning out to grounds for the panel, fuse block, and general purpose ground block. The...

The rear of the new breaker panel, with a new harness that meets up with the original Parker wiring at a terminal block. I removed the Parker disconnect, and wired the heavier wire (boat side) into the terminal block shown in another picture below. Still need to clean up the horn, etc, minor...

My 95' Parker had the old panel with the separate breakers, switches, jumpers, etc which were a source of constant aggravation. Also, my electronics package and accessories had evolved over time, making for a sloppy installation and birds nest in progress, plus an overloaded fuse block. This...

Oh boy, tough crowd, lot's of inputs are constructive, that's good. Your EPRIB with GPS will broadcast it's precise location. Without GPS, they will head to the approximate area then use a direction finder to PRECISELY home in on your beacon. If they go past you the DF tells them as the...

I actually had something very good to say, suggesting you get an EPIRB if you don't have one is a very sound piece of advice......

With all due respect, who needs that when they can home in on your EPIRB beacon, day or night ?? An EPIRB is your best investment followed by a RAFT, followed by a survival suit. If you are really serious about safety wear your PFD at all times. Oh, not that serious ? Me neither, maybe let's...

So, can it be done without cutting ? If so, please share. Note that I have not attempted this myself. My gut is that it should be doable. Then again, I hear otherwise.

Cut it in pieces, YUP, thats what my buddy ended up doing. Apparently, you can not remove the companion seat from the PH without proper application of the sawzall. .....

Doug, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but if someone isn't what is the point of this website ? This is my 2 cents. FWIW, I've been doing this for like 40 years (I'm 47). Your installation has some serious flaws. First, I'm not sure why you mounted your electronics on such long...