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Knock on wood, I’m in the same position. Do you mind sharing the point of contact with Parker that worked for you? I’d also like to get those tank dimensions.

Over 650lb heavier?? That’s a 32% increase over the hull weight of the 1801. Something seems off there…

I don’t know that I’ve ever heard of anyone breaking the standard rod holders. The backing plates with the wood-cored covering boards should be more than sufficient. Remember, the drag setting on your reels is probably somewhere in the 80lb maximum range? If you’re going for giant bluefin...

Looks great! I highly doubt that the keel guard is anything other than an add on, but what’s interesting is that my ‘97 1700 has the exact same one. Interesting coincidence!

With today’s networked electronics, you’re better off sticking with one manufacturer for items that are going to need to communicate. With that in mind, the AP is probably not going to be the most critical component that goes into your decision as to what electronics manufacturer you’re going to...

It may… or it may not. It’s really tough to say. My Simrads did not like being inside. The one in the dash won’t pick up any signal at all, and the one on top of the dash would get sporadic signal. I ended up installing an external N2K antenna. The good news is that it’s an easy addition if...

Welcome back! Nice ride. Is that a bow thruster joystick I spy?

What’s your location?

Most likely a calibration issue with the Lowrance. I’m interested in how you’re getting a “gallon” reading off a traditional sender. Usually you’ll only get that from a flow sensor, which measures the fuel used and deducts it from the amount of fuel you tell the MFD is in the tank.

This is a super common issue with the 18s, and is not an issue as long as the crack doesn’t accumulate water, and doesn’t expand. I’d recommend sealing it up immediately with a quality marine sealant, and monitoring the transom for any signs of rot. I’m guessing the repair quote is to replace...

Cool rig! You’ve got the new style console, so she’s probably in the 96-97 year range. I’d plan on getting rid of the bow rail, looks bent up anyway. Very cool little boat and probably the biggest 17’ on the market. As far as the EPA logo, it it’s a decal, get a 3M eraser wheel that chucks...

I think you made the right choice. Everything I’ve seen with the new two-piece Parker models has been a disappointment. I’ve yet to see any improvement over the old models with the new ones. You may end up with one of the most valuable 1801s that exists; the last ones before they were turned...

@Mpellet , how accurate do you find the SST maps to be? I can see that being worth its weight in gold for offshore canyon trolling, if it’s fairly up to date and accurate. Is there any sort of penalty for putting a pause on the account, other than just not being able to use it?

That’s gonna look sick!!

The relays should function as long as there’s control power, correct? On my installation, the windlass power cables run from the battery switches at the stern, with a resettable breaker right after the switch. The control power for the dash switch, going to the relays at the bow, comes from...

I’d delete the line over the “e”, and leave the line that’s attached to the “swoop” over the “a” but get rid of the little part that looks like it attaches the “a” to the line. If that makes sense.

Operationally, no. The deeper the better, it’ll keep the prop from coming out of the water in chop. The limiting factor is usually how long of a shaft will fit in your available space.

I work in a segment of the maritime industry in a fleet where we operate vessels that were built to both USN standards, and commercial standards. I can confidently state that there are USN-built ships out from the 80s and 90s that are in WAY better shape than the commercial-built ones from the...

Beautiful boats, both of you. Where are you guys located?

Just repowered my 28 year old 2530 👍 Pretty good testament to the quality of these boats that there’s quite a lot of them still going strong after three decades.