Recent content by SommerTime

Here is my modified rocket launcher mounted on sunshade.

Thanks Kevin for your research. That does cause a problem since I use the rocket launcher to hold my rods as I troll for rockfish. I got to think of a configuration that satisfies the requirement for displaying the flag. Got to think about this cause I do not want to disrespect the flag. Capt...

I have a Parker 2520 XL and recently got a U.S. and Maryland flags to display i.e. I took two old fiberglass fishing rods to use as the staff of the flag. Question: Is there a proper side to mount the U.S. flag i.e. Starboard or Port side. Thanks Capt Bill

Put volt meter across the 12 volts at the horn. Try to turn on the horn. If the 12 volts disappears chances are you have a bad connection from the battery to the horn. If the voltage remains at the input to the switch but disappears at the output of the switch i.e. switch connection or switch...

Twoboater: I noticed what looks like the second hole in the pic however, did not notice it when I was at the boat. Needless to say I was upset at the time and maybe didn't notice the second hole, if it is a hole. I am making a visit to the marina tomorrow and I will surely look to see if there...

Marc: Thanks for your response. I am using "Windows 7 Professional" operating system.

Marc: I am a pc user. Are you telling me that the software already exist on my pc? Thanks Capt Bill

Ludicrous 40 : I can not answer that question since I depend on my marina mechanics to do what ever is recommended in the way of maintenance/inspections.

Perhaps this pic will give you a better idea of the location of the hole which is about the size of a #2 pencil Notice the hole in the center of the pic I will get the serial number of the motor the next time I am at the boat. Thanks for your interest. Capt. Bill

There exists free software that takes a pic file such as jpg and strips off any unnecessary data but leaves the pic data. Does anyone know of this software and where I can get a copy. This will reduce some of my pics file size so that Classic Parker will accept them.

I have a 2004 Parker 2520XL with twin 150 Yamaha engines with 1464 hours of operation. Yesterday was running the engines while still in the slip and noticed water being discharged in the correct location and also running, not leaking, out above the cavitation plates. I took the cowling off and...

I own a 2004 Parker 2520XL and I noticed yesterday that where the fiberglass pulpit meets the bow of the boat it has developed a crack on both sides of the pulpit. The gel coat has cracked indicating a flexing of the outboard side of the pulpit. However, the railing that extends to the end of...

I have a 2004 Parker 2520XL with twin Yamaha 150 engines. Yesterday I was starting the engines and one the keys would not turn on. It felt like the tumblers are going bad. I could eventually turn on the switch but I am afraid it is going to fail me to the point I cannot start the engined. Has...

Good Luck on the 100 ton license. I also have the towing assistance endorsement certificate when I apply for my license. My next effort is to get the TWIC card. I have everything else ready. Thanks for your info.

Hi Megabyte: I met you at BOE Marine one day last Spring. Nice to hear from you. When I use the "Simplified Method" of calculating the tonnage in my Parker I get 5 tons if I use the depth from the keel inside the bilge to the top of the hull without the cap i.e. depth = 3'8" but if I use the...