Not sure what 2520 we have

[eric_1]

We purchased a 2520 open back a couple months ago. Not sure if it is a deep vee or modified vee. How can I tell? Thanks in advance

 

[Andy]

We purchased a 2520 open back a couple months ago. Not sure if it is a deep vee or modified vee. How can I tell? Thanks in advance

Hi Eric, the easy way to determine if you have the Deep-V or the Modified-V on a Parker is to look at the hull near the bow. The Deep-V has two (2) lifting strakes below the waterline. The Modified-V has 1 (one)... Looking at your photos, I am relatively sure you have the Modified-V hull.... Also, there is a formula you can use to actually measure the deadrise degree, by using a speed-square or a large protractor; it's not hard to do, but it's likely not necessary. The actual deadrise can/will? vary along the length of a hull. And, although the most 'common' deadrise location measurement it at the stern, it is often indicative to how sharp/steep the entry also is at the bow.

 

[John_Madison CT]

Looks like an MV to me.

 

[eric_1]

Thanks guys. It only has one strake below the water line. Definitely a modified vee hull. Why did Parker make both and what are the plus’s and minuses between the two?

 

[Andy]

Thanks guys. It only has one strake below the water line. Definitely a modified vee hull. Why did Parker make both and what are the plus’s and minuses between the two?

A Deep-V cuts/slices through rough water better than a Modified-V, and with less pounding. But, a Modified-V can plane easier, with less power. Some say a Modified-V is more stable at rest. Probably so, but the Parker 2520 Deep-V is amazingly stable at rest, and/or when drifting... It's a buyer preference, and is often based on where you do most of your boating. If you mostly run in protected, calmer waters then the Mod-V might suit your purposes (But, keep in mind, there are a lot of Classic Parker folks who take their Mod-V's off shore (they pick their days, and run accordingly)... Also, there is slightly less draft with a Mod-V, but we're talking only a couple inches.

 

[Mpellet]

Thanks guys. It only has one strake below the water line. Definitely a modified vee hull. Why did Parker make both and what are the plus’s and minuses between the two?

Deep V is going to give you the best ride into a head sea. Takes more power/fuel to push it and it will tend to roll more on the drift.

Mod V will pound more into a head sea but requires less power which may translate into better fuel economy. Mod V is very stable on the drift.

Pluses and minuses to both depending on what you plan on doing with the boat but I’d say overall the deep V is probably favored and will sell faster on the used market.

I have owned the same 2520 Mod V since 2006. I am on my second engine and have run the boat in all kinds of conditions almost exclusively in the open ocean April-November in the Northeast, at times over 50 miles offshore. I am happy with my boat but I do think overall the deep V is the #1 choice.

 

[eric_1]

Deep V is going to give you the best ride into a head sea. Takes more power/fuel to push it and it will tend to roll more on the drift.

Mod V will pound more into a head sea but requires less power which may translate into better fuel economy. Mod V is very stable on the drift.

Pluses and minuses to both depending on what you plan on doing with the boat but I’d say overall the deep V is probably favored and will sell faster on the used market.

I have owned the same 2520 Mod V since 2006. I am on my second engine and have run the boat in all kinds of conditions almost exclusively in the open ocean April-November in the Northeast, at times over 50 miles offshore. I am happy with my boat but I do think overall the deep V is the #1 choice.

Thanks, sounds like a deep V would probably suit us better out here on the Northern California coast. With that said we look forward to fishing out this one once we get her put back together.