Hello Parker Fans

[Fred Kaul]

Hi, I'm going to purchase a new Parker in the next couple of weeks between a 2520xl or the 2520xld I fish Lake Michigan for salmon and was wandering what the speed difference was between the 2 boats?

 

[TheOtherLine]

The 2520 xl is probably going to come with a single yami 4 stroke 250. The xld should come with twin 150's or the new 8cyl 300.

I can speak for the xl with a F250. With no modifications to props or tabs, full tank of gas, 350 lbs of passegers, 200 lbs of stuff, flat water, no headwind:

Should do 6000 rpm WOT 40- 41 mph
5000 rpm 30-32 mph
4000 rpm 20-24 mph
3000 rpm 15-18 mph.

Other guys with the deep v can give you their numbers.

Good Luck.

 

[chrisn]

As an owner of a 25XLD with twin Yamaha 150's with no modifications, full tank of gas and 400 lbs of passangers, 200 lbs of gear, light chop, no head wind:

WOT 6000rpm 44-46 mph
5000 rpm 36-38
4000 rpm 26-28

IMOP twins are the way to go on this boat.

 

[TheOtherLine]

IMOP twins are the way to go on this boat.

Gotta agree. Even though bad fuel could disable both motors, I still would feel more comfortable having a second motor, especially if your going way offshore...

 

[chrisn]

Always thinking the same thing, but twins are still better in case of mechanical failure. Plus it looks bad ass!! :twisted:

 

[RandMadeRods]

I've got the same boat as Chrisn. Don't know much about fishing the Great Lakes but I can tell you it's an awesome boat in the Pacific. Absolutely love it.