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    Powering a 2501.

    200 hp...and yes. The conversion from my original 3 blade props (Yammie 14x18) to 4 blades was such. It's prob pitched slightly lower than ideal, but my rpms were too low at WOT with the 3 blades. Now they run 5900 at WOT and my hole shot, plane time, and overall stern lift boat performance...
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    Powering a 2501.

    Naw. I checked. It’s 14.5” x 15.
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    Powering a 2501.

    2501 owner here. Twin Yammie I-4 200's. Fly by wire - I agree they are amazing to work with instead of cables. Here are my numbers. I run stainless 4 blade props 18 1/4" x 15" pitch (I think). No bottom paint. Loaded heavy for offshore day and reasonable seas - 3500 rpm; 25 mph; 2.1mpg -...
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    Can’t buy a new Parker

    interesting, I bought my 2501 from Starling Marine (pre-Covid) and had nothing but an outstanding first rate experience. Excellent communication, good follow up, I water trialed several boats and ended up getting exactly what I wanted for an outstanding price. Everything was handled with...
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    What's the best way to make my new 2320 Parker w/F300... slower?

    see my previous post on this thread.We have the same hull and same twins.
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    What's the best way to make my new 2320 Parker w/F300... slower?

    I had the Same exact issue with my 2501. I wanted better torque, better hole shot, and lower planning speed as well with my twin I-4 Yamaha 200s on my 2501. I flipped out the factory Yamaha three blades 18” for for Solas SS 4 15” blades. Wow! What a difference. Yes I lost about three mph off the...
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    Buying a new Parker 2320 SC.

    Autopilot is Right behind MFD fish finder as “most important or most incredible” boat advancements EVER. I won’t ever not have one again. You’ll love it.
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    2005 2520scxl 250hp Yamaha repower

    Interesting. Weight? It’s not heavier than 2 four cylinders. Good thing since that 350 is a pain in the butt. I’m surprised it is still in production. I think the new 425 on the back of the 25 or the 28 would be sweet. But I love having 2 engines if nothing else for the maneuverability.
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    2005 2520scxl 250hp Yamaha repower

    I wanted better torque, better hole shot, and lower planning speed as well with my I-4 Yamaha 200s on my 2501. I flipped out the factory Yamaha three blades for Solas SS 4 blades. Wow! What a difference. Yes I lost about three mph off the top end but my engines are so much better now in so many...
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    What size Fish Finder/Chartplotter for a 2310?

    Ps- the Simrad NSS evo 3 is a great unit.
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    2300DV Upgrades

    Auto pilot is probably the single greatest invention of the modern boating world, no joke. I don’t know what I would do without it. For trolling it’s invaluable, for long trips it’s invaluable and prevents pilot fatigue. I run it in all but the sloppiest of conditions and I just have my cut off...
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    4 Blade believer

    What would the equivalent be for Yamaha?
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    4 Blade believer

    Well, I finally did it. I changed out the props on my 2501 with twin Yammie 200's. Boat came with 14 1/4 x 18 three blade Yamaha Reliance props. Prob pretty standard. I felt like the engine lugged a bit with these props and the bow rise/stern squat was pronounced - even for a Parker. I also...
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    Sold my 1801...need a new ride. Jones?

    23’ JB CF is an outstanding hull. I toured the JB facility and talked to Donnie at length and he’s the best in the business at cust service. I sea trialed the 23 and would have bought it but needed a bigger boat so ended up with the Parker 2501. People take the 23 60+ miles out here on the...
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    Transom hole dilemma

    The screws go all the way through - the area around the drain plug is much thinner than the rest of the transom.
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    Transom hole dilemma

    Hi everyone. I have a small problem and I don’t really know exactly how to take care of it. When I bought my 2501 2.5 years ago I had a transom Mounted side scan transducer installed. This was installed by screwing in three stainless steel screws directly to the side of the plug drain hole. In...
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    New Parker, HORRIBLE Ride

    I have a 2017 2501. I, like you, chose the deep V over the SE for the main reason that this was going to be my main offshore fishing boat. I seatrialed many boats before I settled on the 25CC deep V, including the 23CC deep V. I know everybody says the 23 deep V is the "best riding" Parker...
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    Bottom paint?

    Yes, true. The farther South you go, the more bottom paint is frowned upon. In Florida, it's practically a repellent to buyers from what I hear. It's very mixed here. I guess I'm equally as concerned about boat deterioration (wood water logging, rot, foam water logging) as I am resale...
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