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    WATER IN PORT SIDE FUEL TANK

    We checked the cap gaskets and replaced the fuel sender gasket. we do not have racor filters. It seems as tho there isn't a lot of water in there but enough to clog the filter and make the engine run bad. the sad thing is, is that parker hasn't been much help with any issues with this boat that...
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    WATER IN PORT SIDE FUEL TANK

    Hello. I'm looking for some help. I have 2011 parker 3420. I keep getting water in my port side fuel tank. I've checked everything that I can see, replaced the fuel sender gasket. the vent is inside the filler neck and the fuel cap seals all look good. Has anyone had any similar issues?
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    Garmin 7212

    I just order the electronics for my new boat.I have always like garmin but over the last 3 years have been a raymarine fan,until I saw garmins 7212.I love the touch screen and the g2 vision card that gives it guide capability.That was the selling feature for me.Does anyone have a 7212 on there...
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    Best performance engine for 2520

    We had a f250 on ours and i thought it was a good fit.FYI on the f225 I did hear the have a exhaust issue around 1000 hours,I guess the exhaust inside corrodes from my understanding it's pretty expensive to fix somewhere around $2000.Not sure if that helps your decesion.Good luck
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    trade my Parker in on a new Steiger

    Ya I kinda figured that but it sure looks nice right now :lol:
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    trade my Parker in on a new Steiger

    Tuna Joe,Thanks for your input.Ya I knew they had wood in the transom and under every cleat according to Al steiger.I feel your pain on the Steiger forum it does suck.Before I bought my boat I had posted on 4 other forums and most of the feedback was good.My boat has the dark blue hull with a...
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    trade my Parker in on a new Steiger

    Traded my 1996 2300 dvcc in on a 2013 Steiger Craft 255dvcc.The boat has a life time hull warranty and no wood.I know there are alot of people on this forum that live up north where these boats are made,anyone have any thing to say good or bad about Steigers?
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    2300 DV CC Gas Burn

    Congrats on the new rig,You will love that boat!!!! my boat has a 225 yamaha fuel injected 2 stroke engine.Loaded with 4 people ice and full of fuel at 4400-4600 I get 1.25 to 1.50 mpg.Assuming you have a four stroke I would say you are closer to 2-2.5 mpg.Hope this helps. good luck, Kevin
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    BARNACLE PROBLEMS

    We used cpp from west marine,we have had problems the last 3 seasons.This year we bought a new boat and i'm not sure what the dealer used.
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    Battery

    Good morning beaches,If you didn't puschase batteries yet;I am in your area I will give you the batteries at my cost.Let me know 302 604 2437 good luck Kevin
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    BARNACLE PROBLEMS

    We use the boat 2-3 times a week.I would think that is enough to keep it clean
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    BARNACLE PROBLEMS

    What can I do to stop barnacles from growing on the bottom of my boat?The hull is completly covered up.I don't know if it's my bottom paint ,I have been using the cpp antifouling paint from west marine.Any help would be appriciated,thanks
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    Parker Dealer Question

    If you want honest Cedar Creek Marina is your best bet.Marvin is straight with you from the start. good luck
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    are 200 hpdi engines any good?

    Thanks for the tip Sully,I went ahead a bought the engine yesterday...Going for sea trial tonight.Hope I didn't make a mistake going down in horse poewer from a 225 to a 200.Time will tell.Thanks to everyone who replied to my post.Kevin
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    are 200 hpdi engines any good?

    I never used ring free,I put it in the fuel? Thanks
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    are 200 hpdi engines any good?

    Thanks for the reply,That's what I have been hearing also.The deal includes a complete tune up, fluids and all filters including the one in the vst.
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    are 200 hpdi engines any good?

    I am looking at a 2004, 200 hpdi.It has 208 hours on it. I am putting this on a 23 parker dvcc My question is, are these good engine? all my buddies seem to like them I just don't want to make a mistake.any help would be appriciated. thanks Kevin...
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    Inboard or outboard?? What are the advantages to both?

    If you don't like headaches go with the outboards.I have had straight inboards, inboard/outboards and outboards. The outboards are the way to go. In my opinion,Good luck.
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    Electric Winch

    I use a strong arm 12000lb winch with a single cable pull.Most bunk trailers are made to be driven on though.Hope this helps, good luck
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    Powder Blue Hulls

    Jacksdad,You sure hit the nail on the head.On my 2300 dvcc storage is at a minium that would really help out.Maybe someday lol.
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