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    Yamaha 150 problem

    I have a 2005 Parker 21SE with a 150 hp Yamaha which I keep near the Outer Banks, NC on a lift. The hurricane Irene destroyed my dock and lift but my boat was safely on its trailer. I did not run it for a few months except several times on the trailer with a hose attachment while the lift was...
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    Stain On Parker 21SE Leather? Seat

    I spilled fuel additive (PRI-G) on my Parker seat, which appears to be leather but may be a synthetic material. Any tips on removing bthe dark stain would be appreciated.
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    Yamaha 150 4-stroke throttle tension adjustment

    I have a 2005 Yamaha 150 4-stroke on my 2005 Parker 21SE. I would like to know how to adjust (tighten) the throttle friction on my Model 704 throttle assembly. I see no adjustment cover plate or adjustment screw on the 704.
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    21SE Batteries

    I have a 2005 21SE and plan to replace the batteries. The shop foreman at Manteo Marine in Manteo, NC recommends starting batteries to replace the deep cycle batteries that came on the boat, which I purchase new. I would appreciate hearing thoughts and recommendations on what type battery to...
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    Parker 21SE

    I have a 2005 Parker 21SE and it is time for a battrey change. My Parker came with two deep cycle batteries. The shop foreman at Manteo Marine in Manteo, NC recommends starting batteries. Can anyome give me some advice?
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    Swim Platform / ladder

    Took the old swim platform / ladder off as I was putting on Dale's recommended Bennett Trim Tabs.....Patched all the holes and now it's time to consider a replacement (wouldn't put the old one on a 1940 Jeep it's so ugly / rusted). Recommendations - please. Using the motor to climb aboard...
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    Wiring nightmare

    Well gang....Over the weekend, I spent maybe 16 hours under the dash of this old 1990 Parker MV trying to unravel 17 years of wiring abuse.....With some success I might add - but sadly, not the progress I'd hoped for :oops: Previous owner only added new wires - never removed the old ones...
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    Show me what's supposed to be there - anchor

    Hey gang.....Old 1990 Parker 25 MV.....As you can see, the anchor chain is running through a "doo hickey" :oops: that appears to be a good way to secure it (the chain).....Now, if I only knew what was supposed to go through the fitting - there are threads in the starboard side of the...
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    Removing silicone

    How many times have you wanted to remove silicone caulk that has been "squished" behind teak (or whatever else) to make the proverbial waterproof seal! Rub and rub with your hands until blistered :evil: Never quite seem to get it done. After fighting the entire framing around my cabin door...
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    Front Hatch Latches missing / broken

    Hey gang....Have a 90' pilothouse....The front hatch has one of the screw locks broken on the support rod (one broken off and lost, the other one is okay). Additionally, both front latches (that hold it closed) are missing whatever is supposed to be on the hatch to mate with the frame? Any...
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    Parker Logo

    Okay gang.....I now have the gel-coat restored (Dale - I'll buy a camera next week :oops: ), all the teak refinished (and Dale, the door frame was not hard to get off - get all the screws out and pry it gently - comes off just fine - looked like white RTV behind it)....Is there an easy way to...
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    Refinishing Teak

    Hey gang.....I'm getting a lot of mixed signals on the appropriate finish for the teak wood I'm refinishing.......I am putting varnish on all the wood inside the pilothouse (that's not the question - decision made already - can't (won't turn back)......Outside there are 4 grabrails, the door and...
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    One UGLY parker

    Well, this old man just bought a 1990 Parker 25 Pilothouse that has probably been fished 3 of every 5 days of it's life :cry: .....The restoration effort seems daunting but I'm willing :shock: .....Structurally sound, mechanically great, electrictronics are a bit questionable (some lights don't...
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