2000 parker 2300
2016 yamaha 300 4 stroke with 239hrs, installed late 2017
simrad 9"
trailer new december 2020
24v ipilot 72" new install july 2021 (custom install, i'm proud of my work so be gentle :))
saltwater washdown
large baitwell
the deck and boxes drain overboard, never had any water in...
- starboard battery to switch position 1
- Motor to switch position 2
- port battery to switch position 1&2
I would like to shut the motor off while fishing in-shore. I'm running a baitwell pump and plotter. How can I be sure that the battery for restarting the motor is not being used to...
Going with the minn kota terrova 80 72". I will post all the progress. What is my best path from the center console to the bow? Many thanks!!
2000 Parker 2300
I searched for a possible prior discussion on this one. I didn't find one though it's surely been discussed.
When you go out fishing/boating, off-shore/in-shore, do you keep your outboard running the whole time you are fishing?
I keep my batteries in shape with a tender. It always starts...
I have a Parker 2300 with a yamaha 300 (142 hrs). What would be considered a cruising RPM range and a max RPM range? I tried other internet sources but came up empty. I did see a recommendation of 3800 RPM as a max cruise RPM. Many thanks in advance
I run ethanol-free gas. Most of the stabilizers are for ethanol gas. Does it matter? Is there a better option if you run ethanol free? Many thanks
I have a 2017 yamaha 300
I have completed compounding. The registration numbers are on and new name forthcoming. When polishing and waxing, do I go right over the new name? no big deal? I'm going to be using and orbital polisher with micro fiber bonnets. Thanks to all.
I have removed all decal, names and pin stripes. All adhesive is gone as well. I plan to take the following steps:
1. Compound to remove the oxidation.
2. Add new registration number and name
3. Polish
4. Wax
I figure I would be correct to add registration numbers and new name before I...
I used a 3M decal remover wheel. It worked well at removing the vinyl. It did leave most of the adhesive. Some elbow grease and goo b gone is removing the adhesive. However, the edges of the parker logo and the pin stripes is still there. It is a raised line at the edge of the pin stripe...
Among this group, is there a preferred decal provider? I would like to name the boat after my daughter, Samantha Bel. I would like to order them off the internet. Of course, I would like to use a quality supplier. Thanks in advance
2000 Parker 2300. I did not find markings on the hoses. Are they standard sizes for all Parkers? Can anyone share the correct size and hose type? I plan to replace these myself. Many thanks.
2000 Parker 23 Center. No smell of fumes in bilge. No fuel in bilge. I popped the inspection pie plate. I saw nothing leaking. The gas tank looks good there. What could cause this? Is this a dangerous situation? Thanks in advance
I am a new Parker owner. The boat has some minor issues on the bottom. I have researched the gelcoat repair process. I don't feel confident that I can do a proper job. Can anyone speculate on the cost to have this fixed? I am in Central Florida if anyone out there knows a good place. I am...
I have attached a picture of the keel. I just bought the boat and need to repair some minor keel scrapes. I would like to install and 3M keel guard but it doesn't look possible because of the profiles coming in to the keel. I do not know what they are called. I would appreciate the...
It is my understanding that the top cap has a core of marine plywood. I'm looking for advice on how to seal this wood before installing the holders. Said differently, I think I need to seal the exposed wood before installing the holders. Any advise would be very much appreciated. Gary
Hello all. After two years of searching and taking care of some financial goals, we bought a fishing boat. We are very excited. It is a 2000 Parker 2300 center console. It has a Stainless Marine bracket and swim platform with a 2017 yamaha 300 4-stroke. We are in central florida. Also...