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Clean 1997 Parker 2520 DV 2006 280hp Volvo I/O Duo prop 350 hours FOR SALE http://www.popyachts.com/View/79767 Call Paul 781-843-7181

I have been fighting an overheat issue with this engine for two years. It's closed cooling, I/O dp-s drive. I've worked on it myself and with a Volvo certified mechanic. The risers are two years old and rechecked. The raw water pump replaced. The thermostat checked. The outdrive pulled, gaskets...

The cabin door latches, or grabbers, at the top and bottom of my cabin door fail repeatedly. They are the black plastic ones. Does anyone have a better idea? Link shows what I have. On my third set. http://www.westmarine.com/southco-marin ... P014473086

Instruction manuals say not to do it, but I see many ignoring it. Its awkward taking the motor off and putting it on again at the destination. I was wondering how many boaters cheat and just tow it with the motor on or if someone has had a bad experiance(or never).

I have two optimax spiral wound batteries and was wondering how I can determine their condition. They're about three years old and are completely sealed. I don't want to find out the hard way

Every year I look at the distributor cap and rotor. They usually look somewhat burned after about 100 hrs. use. Is this normal? Can they be cleaned up? I usually replace them. Basically I'm tired of spending $82 for the cap and $23 for the rotor every year. This is a 2006 5.7l Volvo GI-F. Would...

repowered in 2006 (Volvo-Penta 5.7l gi-f) with dps outdrive. This engine comes with an integral fuel filter bracket that is part of the fuel pump assembly. Being concerned about ethanol problems, I asked the mechanic if it would make sense to add a racor filter also. He told me at the time it...

I have a 2520, first year on the mooring after a few in the slip. I got a 3/4 single pennant, about 16 ft. Since I have an anchor on the pulpit, I went direct to one cleat. Turns out the pennant started to break up the side flange on the pulpit right at the base due to the swing. I was thinking...

I got a 97 Parker with dual station Morse controls. Two levers, throttle and shift. The shift in the cabin you need a persuader almost to move it. The thing is, the outside shift moves both of them no problem. Does anyone know the cause or fix? The throttles are ok. :?:

I've been asking these questions on various boards and not getting any definitive answers. I got a Lowrance x-98 sounder with transom mount that I've never been happy with. It loses bottom at about 15 knts. I replaced the transducer once and it worked good for like two weeks then back to same...

The hull pinstripe on my 97 2520 is starting to show some gaps. Any suggestions on repair, procurement of new, and if you can get new, best way to put it on? Or just take it all off? Comments appreciated.

I just repaired a wire splice on my forward bilge pump and noticed the float switch would not work with the battery switch off. My aft pump does. I was wondering if the boat was wired this way or if something is missing. I was supplied a wiring diagram by Parker that shows both pumps direct...

I'm at a slip now that I like, but looking at a $2000 savings if I go to a mooring. That's a lot of gas. My question is: Has anyone done this and regretted the move? Or done it and wish they did it sooner?

I have a 2520 and I'm considering maybe doing away with the shrink wrap and getting some sort of cover due to the rising cost of having it done. Have any of you guys found a good cover? They seem to be scarce for this size Parker. At any rate, I wonder if you would share what you do to protect...

I got a 97 2520 I/O. Does anyone know where the drains coming into the bilge at the rear of the engine, right at the transom are coming from? Thanks for the help. I could stand on my head for a while and figure it out, but this might be easier.

I own a 1997 2520 sport cabin with a volvo penta 5.7l i/o. i find it very difficult to maneuver this boat in tight slip situations or windy conditions. It seems to really get pushed by any wind and skid on turning also. The turning radius is huge. I have tried to turn this boat in reverse on a...