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This boat is loaded, low hours (~300), and ready to fish. Boat is in the water in Bourne, MA. I bought this boat new in 2007 and it has been professionally serviced since day one. It is being brokered by Cataumet Boats in Cataumet, MA. Please call Steve Hamel (508-563-7102) if interested...

I have been having problems with my depth finder for a few months and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on troubleshooting the problem. I have a 2007 Parker 2510 with a Raymarine C120 display and the DSM300 Digital Sounder. The transducer is an Airmar… not sure of the model. Last fall...

I have a pair of F150s from 2007, and will be entering my 8th year. I only have about 300hrs on the engines. Yamaha recommends a timing belt replacement after 1000 hrs or 5 yrs. Two questions: Is it possible to inspect the timing belt to see if it warrants replacement? If not, what is your...

My fresh water pump stopped working and I brought it home to tinker with. I had to cut the electric leads to the pump to get it out. Pump is now working and I need to re-install it. It looks the the prior electric connection was a butt connector, covered with heat shrink. It that the...

I have a winter cover for my 2007 Parker 2510 XLD. The cover was made by Fisher Canvas (http://www.fishercanvas.com). I bought the cover in 2008 and have used it for 5 seasons. It is in excellent shape and has many years left in it. I am selling because the cover is too heavy for me and my...

Up here in the Northeast, we are getting for the long winter. My Parker2510 is out of the water and buttoned up for the winter. Although there are still some good fishing days left this year, I will be away at the end of October, so needed to get the boat tucked a bit early. Here is a picture...

Earlier this week I was out on a charter, and the captain was trading info with some of his buddies. He had an Icom 504 and was talking to them on cH 90 and CH 92. Now, my 504 only goes up to CH 88 (I think). So either he was having a DSC conversation, or he was using the optional scrambler...

The technician who commissioned my boat reported "Fuel bowls on engines need to be replaced due to distortion from ethanol in gasoline." What does this mean? Is it possible that ethanol could be the cause? Any thoughts on how difficult this is to repair? And the engines are still under...

I am about to try to replace the seals on my Seastar cylinder. I have the kit and was down to the boat today to get started. My first challenge is removing the support bracket. I am able to turn each nut on each bracket... the nut that connects the bracket to the engine, and the nut that...

What is the best way to test a battery? My batteries have gone through 4 seasons. They are stored in my basement over the winter and periodically charged. They both seem to hold a charge, but I wonder how to test them under load. I would like to get another season out of them before I...

I have air in my steering... due, I think, to a loose relief valve. I noticed fluid on the swim platform below it, and I clearly have air in the system. I read the posts about bleeding the system and I am ready to give it a try. I purchased the SeaStar fluid today and noticed that it is...

I have been thinking about where to store rods and tackle on my 2510. What I came up with was a shelf that fit crosswise in the cabin with some rod storage below. The shelf is 18" wide and accommodates 4 of my 6' 6" trolling rods underneath. It is made of some scrap plywood and painted. I...

My boat is in the water on a mooring. I noticed yesterday that I can't close one of the seacocks. It is the holding tank discharge line. I know... I should have checked it before the boat was launched... next year. Anyway, I resisted the urge to get a hammer and try to force the lever. I...

I keep my boat on a mooring and frequently am out on the moored boat alone. If I fell overboard, assuming the best scenario, I could get back to the swim platform. However, I would not be able to deploy my boarding ladder from the water. It is mounted to the transom with clips and can't be...

In an effort to reduce my annual maintenance costs, I am looking into using these folks in Falmouth. Would appreciate any feedback on them... quality of work, prices, etc.

My Parker will be starting her fourth season and it was time to have her water pumps replaced. I have twin Yamaha F150s. The boat yard charged me $225 for parts and $667 for labor. Their hourly rate is around $100/hr, so they are saying this job took 3 hrs / engine. The mechanic "removed...

I was up at the New England Boat Show today. Crowds were sparse, but it is always fun to wander around and dream of spring. The Parker 34 was there. Nice, but if I had the money I would go for the Rampage 30'. Some shots below.

The following appeared in the Cape Cod Times yesterday... "This is the first month of the new fishing year for saltwater recreational anglers, and it comes with new responsibilities. Looking to improve data on how many fish are caught by recreational fishermen, the National Oceanic and...

I got 100 yds of 45lb lead core for Christmas. I will be using it on a Penn 330 GTi reel. A few questions... Is 45lb test the right size? What kind of backing should I use? Any idea how much backing to spool onto the reel? How about the leader? What knots are recommended for attaching the...

I have a Raymarine C120 with a depth sounder module. I also have a windless to help with the anchor retrieval. When I use the windless to pull the anchor, my C120 reports that it lost the DSM connection. I have to acknowledge this. When the windless has finished its work, the C120...