Hi Pelagic2530 - I have installed a GOOD F850A windlass on my 2520 MVSC which has the same bow configuration has yours. It's documented on page 1 of this thread:
https://www.classicparker.com/threads/2002-2520-mvsc-refresh.14440/
I purchased a replacement from this company but i had the details from the old sticker to provide to them...you might have to ask someone with the same boat from general timeframe for help on that...call them as they might have made one already for an older 21se
https://garzonstudio.com/
I installed the Bomar aluminum hatch shown above last year and I know a few other friends on here have as well. I wish I did it years ago but it is a bit pricey.
https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/bomar-aluminum-rectangle-inspection-hatch-2417.html
Well my worst fears have come true. Just like seacraft (potter) and mako (schwebke), we know have the desirable years under Linwood which will be sought after moving forward and increase value too. If they stuck with the simple designs, and improved on little things (wood construction) and...
Just a heads up as I replaced a tank in my Parker this winter. Warthog is correct that you should really be careful about any rinsing of the tank. It's a sealed compartment with no way for the water to exit. I never rinsed, was religious about resealing the access plates and still had about...
She looks to be in decent shape. First Parker I ever saw that had the top ~6" of the sides stick out ever so slightly the whole length. Must have been an early prototype?
Good luck with the project.
Pelagic2530 is correct that CE Smith made the stamped Parker rod holders (white vinyl "removable" insert) at one time but now they are made by Gemlux (black colored "pinned" insert). If they look like this but with Parker stamp...
Gemlux makes a beautiful casting without question. I am really impressed with the quality of their stuff. However, The nice thing about the 316SS versions from ReplacementBoatParts.com is they are an exact size match of the factory installed plastic thru-hulls so no modifications (i.e. hole...
Mine (F300 UCA) makes the same high pitch humming sound with key on. Electronic throttle valve responding - does the same with the motor running but you just can't hear it over the motor.
I have a 4.2L 300 and have the same issue when running it on muffs. It seems to be normal situation with the 4.2 platform. Search on the hulltruth and you will see it is a common question.
Might want to inspect your brass tubes while you are at it. They do fail over time from corrosion and could leak into the core. Here are mine after 18 years...
Unless you are planning to eliminate the foam and now have a way for the water to exit the tank compartment, I would not suggest that. Plus, are you getting the tank epoxy coated? If you are, you should be fine leaving ell enough alone.