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Parker 2520XL three years old. Digital yamaha fuel gauge is stuck on 5 bars (5 out of 10). It doesn't budge like it used to when I go up on plane or come down, just stays on 5 bars. Just to confirm I put 30 gallons in the tank and it's still stuck on 5 bars. Dealer had the fuel tank "open" a...

Purchased a new 2520XL in 2020. For the first year or two no fuel issues. During 2022 it became increasingly difficult to fuel up. Whether the tank was 1/4 full or 1/2 full I would have to run the fuel in at almost a trickle, otherwise it would overflow (the turn off mechanism on the fuel...

Hello, I have a 2020 Parker 2520 XL with single yamaha F300. The boat came with two Deka Marine Master "Starting High Reserve Capacity" batteries (27M6). Recently the batteries died (not down to exactly zero, the windshield wiper still turned on very slowly but nothing else). Someone getting...

Good morning all, I have a 2020 Parker 2520XL with bench option on port side. Under the bench are two storage compartments which as everyone knows is essentially useless (two large spaces where everything is on top of each other and rolls around). I've read people have installed drawers for...

Good morning all A new 2520XL which was delivered in April of this year. I noticed this crack below today while scrubbing the boat. Is this something I should address? (ie - bring to dealer while still under warranty, cover with some kind of epoxy, etc...)

I have a brand new 2520 XL that I got earlier this year with a single 300hp Yamaha outboard. The boat is beautiful but the only problem is I can't take it in the ocean. If there's even a slight 1 foot swell the boat pounds like crazy. Multiple guests have gotten seasick despite the ocean...

I have a new 2520XL. The port and starboard sliding windows inside the cabin are extremely difficult to slide open and closed, they make a squealing sound when sliding! It's so difficult to the point where the plastic knob will definitely break off trying to open the windows one of these days...

Lots of hoses and valves for the toilet on new Parker 2520. The salesman briefly ran through everything when i purchased it but now i can't recall what runs where. Clear hosing is water supply and narrow white goes away from toilet but after that im lost. Does it automatically go to the holding...

Is it necessary to have a new (2020) boat surveyed before purchasing from a dealer that I trust?

Has anyone figured out an easy way to anchor with one person without using windlass? On my old Parker I just ran the anchor line from the bow down the starboard side of the outside of the cabin and around the mid-ship cleat so I could control how much line I was letting out while backing down...

Trying to find a slip for a new 2520XL. The brochure lists LOA at 32' 3" and I'm assuming that includes the bracket but not the engine. Does anyone know the overall length including pulpit, hull, bracket, and outboard in the up position? They're thinking of putting me in a slip meant for 30'...

I'm reading mixed opinions on another website regarding which radar is better suited for a 2520XL. Some people say the 18XHD is perfectly adequate and others say it's worth spending the extra $$ for the 24XHD if for no other reason because it's bigger and would look better on a 25+ foot boat...

Greetings all, I'm in the process of purchasing a new 2520XL with single yamaha 4 stroke 300hp engine mounted on a bracket. Problem is the dealer apparently doesn't have any of these available to test drive before buying. My current boat that I have now is a 2004 2520XL with a single 225...

I'm looking at new Parkers and noticed they now put the batteries on a small ledge in the bilge compartment. Is this really safe? I posted this question on another website and received mixed answers. A few people with Parkers said it's not a big deal since a lot of boats have this setup...

Good evening all, I'm looking into getting my first new boat, probably sticking with the Parker. My first question: does anyone know a base price for a new 2520XL before options/electronics? Obviously it will vary depending on location and power but I'm looking just for a ballpark estimate...

Hi guys, looking for advice. I posted by question on another board and got a few replies but I'm at the end of my rope and wanted to see if anyone here had any input. I have a 25' Parker with cabin that is 14 years old, the owner before me never took care of it. Overall it's treated me well...

I have a 2004 Parker with cabin. The front bilge compartment is the lowest area on the boat and there is no bilge pump there. When the boat is in gear all the water drains to the back where the rear bilge compartment is located and the pump there pumps it out. However there isn't always...

Hello all, I have a 2004 Parker with sports cabin. Over the past year I'm starting to notice these circular shaped cracks become more pronounced (see pics below). The deck is still solid, doesn't feel rotten when I push from the surface. There are 4 sets of cracks. Two occurring exactly at...

Hi all, hopefully someone here can help me. I have an old Parker 2004. Over the past few months I noticed water accumulating on the floor inside the pilot house against both walls (see it dripping down under the fabric). There is also water dripping down the fabric/walls inside the cabin up...

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of buying a used 2004 Parker with 225hp Yamaha outboard. My concern is that this has very low hours (~200) for its age. The dealership said it was a trade in from a private owner. Last week their Yamaha certified mechanics opened the engine and saw the exhaust...