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2520 from the year 2005. Carpet is on the ceiling and the walls of the pilot house. It is now raining down carpet lint and dust whenever it is touched or disturbed. Taking a vacuum to it releases a blizzard and seems to make it worse. So, my question: Is there something I can spray on the...

Need to install an inlet on my 2520 so I can power an onboard battery charger while the boat is in the slip. I'd appreciate any advice regarding product recommendations, location, etc. For instance, it looks like there is the Marinco stainless steel inlet or a square white inlet. Which do you...

I've owned this boat since 2011. Mod Vee with a 2005 Yammy 250. Sits in a slip 15 miles from home. I have allowed this boat to fall into a state of dire appearance. The hull has scuffs, scratches, and dings and the gelcoat is chalky and stained with mold and mildew. But we use the heck out...

2005 2520xl. I finally bit the bullet and wrestled with replacing these hoses. Surprise! It was easy. Access to both ends was fairly good. And the chase only had a small amount of foam so pulling the hoses through was simple and easy. I would have tackled this a long time ago if I had known...

Kind of a long story but I am perplexed and could use some help. First of all, this is my 2005 2520XL with modified vee and 2005 Yamaha F250. Everything was fine and dandy for 5 years (I'm the second owner) until August. I replaced the lower unit then when the gears ground themselves up. I...

So it's time to replace my fuel lines on my 2007 2520 XL but I'm going to need a little help: A) Which lines are we talking about? Obviously, the flexible hose that goes from the tank to the fuel filter. Also, the squeeze bulb and the hose to the motor. But how about the fuel filler tube...

My port side encountered an outboard skeg on a neighbor's boat and got a gash. I do not have exact measurements yet but it runs maybe 10 inches in length. And does go a ways into the glass. It's well above waterline. My question is: Until I can haul the boat out and get it to a pro to fix...

I have started keeping my Parker in a slip but the anodes on the trim tabs seem to erode very quickly. Fresh anodes are already in need of replacement after just 2 months in the water. Seems fast to me. I used a silver chloride electrode to take measurements while the boat was in the slip...

Have kept the boat on the trailer and have simply plugged the battery charger to an extension cord at home. Now, the boat will be put in a slip and I'd like to hook up to shore power just for the batt charger. Berth has 30amp pedestal but the boat is not wired for AC power. What do I need to...

2520 with a Yamaha F250. The cable cover now has a small crack next to the hose clamp on the end near the motor. (The helm must be turned hard to port before you tilt the motor up all the way to avoid pinching the cable cover against the swim step. Last week a guest skipped this step...)...

So, I just got the boat back from the shop. I went to change the crankcase oil and I noticed a very corroded lower motor mount bolt. The shop had to remove the power head to replace the bolts amd dampers. Almost $3K. This is on a 2007 Yamaha F250. The motor mount bolts are hidden by the...

A couple of wood screws have backed out on my 2520. They hold trim pieces like the strip at the bottom edge of the pilothouse or the strip at the foot of the helm console. Anyway, a couple of them keep backing out. What's the best way to reattach them? I stopped by WestMarine and was told to...

My 2520 has a nice bow rail but it ends at the pilot house and this leaves the rear deck with no grab rail along the gunnel. Please pardon me if I missed picking this up on my search of this site, but what insights do you have about installing a rail on the gunnel starting about 2 feet aft of...

I have a replacement actuator for my starboard Lenco trimtab that I'd like to install. How on earth do you fish the end of the cable through the hull and through the wiring run to where the existing connector is? It looks like it runs through a very tight space with no room for hands or tools...

Replaced my fuel-water separator filter for the first time. Some say to fill the new filter with gasoline before spinning it on; others say don't bother. If I skip this step, won't the motor get a big gulp of air at some point? Or will the fuel pump fill up the air space(s) with fuel and...

Does anyone have any good ideas for either purchasing or building a tabletop to sit on top of the bait tank? I suppose I could fashion a piece of starboard but what would you suggest to keep it tied down during use to still allow removal? All ideas are much appreciated. Oh, yeah. Has...

I am planning to tow from NorCal to go out to Catalina in May to chase some white seabass around. Do you have any good recommendations for a launch ramp? Our criteria are: easy access to open ocean; good crossing angle to Avalon and back and relatively short; safe to leave a truck and...

I pick up my 2520 at the end of this week. I am very excited but have some questions for you old hands. The boat is the modified vee and has a single Yamaha 250 on it but no kicker. I like the idea of adding a kicker for safety reasons. Question #1. How do I mount the kicker? Is there some...

Just purchased a 2520XL sport cabin and I'm new to this forum. I've been around small boats all my life but this will be my biggest after selling my tired, old Skipjack 20. I bought my buddy's 2520 after being on it as a guest for a couple of Channel Islands dive trips. The only other 25 ft...