Recent content by wejohns

Speaking as someone who has built 100s of replacement tanks don't go with any replacement other than WEMA. There are cheaper units available but you do get what you pay for. If the customer is just hell bent and determined to save $20 on a $500++ tank I will put a cheaper unit on but I tell...

I have been a member here for a few years now but I am saying bye. I just sold my 2003 2520XL and will not be looking for another Parker. I just wanted to say I think this is a very good and helpful site and I have always found useful information on here. Parkers are outstanding built solid...

The RX 4 16pitch. I started out with a Rebel which I really liked. Similar numbers but a little better mileage with the RX 4 at the cruise speed. Advantage of the rebel was the boat would stay on plane and hold on plane in the mid 3000s rpm range. The issue with the rebel was it would...

Has anyone encountered any issues exporting WPs to a Sim card? I am following the manual, have looked at youtube videos, called a local electronics guru and still can get the points to export. Any suggestions?

Sold over the weekend. Full asking price. Now looking for my next boat.

Attached are the pics for my 2003 2520XL . For the age it is good condition. IMO the only thing which distracts from the boat being a top tier boat is the bottom paint. It was applied by a previous owner and since I trailer or dry storage I am trying to wear it off. It was scheduled to be...

I thought I used a lot of anchor chain by using 25'. As a diver I have found many anchors cut off way shorter than the depth I was diving. I have often wondered if someone had free dove down as deep as they could and cut off. Had never thought of the fact a wire leader could be the culprit...

In the Panhandle of FL about 55miles north of Panama City FL.

It will probably be Saturday. I used the boat on a long dive trip this past Saturday and it has stormed here everyday since. All I have had a chance to do was spray the ocean off the boat and flush the engine. I have not had a chance to give it a good cleaning. Suppose to better weather...

I have an above average condition 2003 2520 I am going to put on the market later this week. It has a 2017 g2 etec with ~270 hrs warranted thru 2-22. It has custom built boarding ladder, a 2 year Pro-fish 1000 windlass with 340' of rope. Good 3 axle aluminum trailer with new tires, freshly...

I have cut the trolling motor bracket off my 2003 2520XL. I am looking for the paint code for the bracket. I have called Parker and have never received a return call. To answer the question before it is asked. I used the boat primarily for diving with an occasional fishing trip (maybe 3-4 a...

I don't have those on my 2520 but a buddy has them on his 23. No loss of top speed but will stay on plane at lower RPMS. Marginal improvement at best on the ride quality. IMO the best way to improve the ride of a Parker is to trade it. To me Parkers are by far the most stable platform in the...

I have only seen one tank less than 150 gals built from anything larger than 1/8". Usually the larger tanks will be built from 3/16'-3/8" thick material. If it is 100gal+ I try to get the customer to go with 3/16". The USCG requires commercial tanks to be 3/8" thick. Someone asked where I...

I mentioned earlier in this thread I build replacement tanks. Have built several for Parkers. I have seen tanks in Parkers completely ate up with corrosion and electroloysis in 10year boats including one a Parker. I have seen other boats 25yrs old where they tank looked brand new, including a...

John when I 1st responded I was using my ph and the pics did not open. After looking at the pics on my desktop I would recommend waiting to hear back from Armstrong. The tag gives 3 different HP options and I have do idea what would give it heavy duty or the high performance rating.