future Parker owner

[bulllseyee]

Hey guys, was hoping to get some quality advice on a Parker I will most likely be purchasing next week! Its a 2003 2520 deep V w\ a 250 Yamaha Saltwater Series OX66 (88hrs) . I guess the most advice I need is first, on the motor, second, on the standard transom rather than a full transom. Finding the exact boat I want, has proven to be difficult but settling on the standard transom may be my only option given the quality of the boat I have found. Next, what is the likelyhood of finding a decent used trailor capable of trailering my new baby to the ocean? Your advice and opinion will be greatly appreciated! I also look forward toward getting to know everybody here, and maybe makin some new fishin buddies...
Thanks, Clayton
Shady Side,MD

 

[Keith FDNY]

Well welcome aboard to the parker crew!!!Hope all goes well with your boat and enjoy it!!!

 

[Porkchunker]

Welcome to the site and the ParkerNation.

I'm sure a lot of guys can chime in and give some tips about trailers.

I myself have an EZ-Loader 9,000 lb roller trailer. It is dual axle (6-lug wheels), and 64 rollers. Works well for my 2510 with twin F-115s.

Dave

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[kentislandparker]

Good luck with your purchase. I am pretty sure 2 axle trailers in the 9,000 pound range are 3,500 to 4,000 dollars. Be careful on the road because 25 Parkers have a 9 1/2 foot beam which is not legal without permits on the highway and bay bridge. As far as transom goes I have never had any problems with the notched one, you gain an easier boat to fit in the slip and to plane it but you lose the extra length of a better ride in the ocean. Also if it gets rough your feet will get wetter with the notched transom. Its a Parker ! , you will get home when its rough with either boat.

 

[kentislandparker]

I almost forgot , some of the ox66 lose compression in the #6 cylinder . So take 5 minutes before you purchase it and have it checked. Good luck

 

[Megabyte]

Welcome aboard Clayton!

As already mentioned, the OX66 motors are some of the best outboards on the water. Have a Yamaha mechanic give her a fitness check, and you shouldn't have any worries.

My 2520 is the MV model with a full transom so I cant comment on those items... I would caution you that a fully loaded 2520 is pretty heavy, so if you plan to trailer her to the ocean, make sure that your tow vehicle is up to the task. :wink:

Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[bulllseyee]

Man, this has to be the best forum site ever made! Thanks for all of the great info... I have a ford F550 w\ V10 I think is up to the trailering challenge. I guess Ill put a down payment on her monday! Then have the survey and make a trip to NY. Once again thanks guys.