swim platforms 1990 Parker 2520

[MADCAT]

Would like to purchase swim platforms for my single motor 2520. Would I have to get them from a dealer?

 

[DaleH]

Would like to purchase swim platforms for my single motor 2520. Would I have to get them from a dealer?

Do you mean the small ones like this, as shown on Greatcir's boat?

I don't like them and prefer full-width swim platforms. But if interested, I have 2 of those stainless steel "loops" that hold the platform you could put out on the sides, see below in Megabyte's thread.

Here's what I did on my '92:

And my project files of how I installed it, as we just LOVE projects posts with photos here :
www.classicparker.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2081

Now, Capt Kevin's (Megabyte) hull is a late 90s ... ???? ... and the previous owner put a piece of starboard across the top of the existing OB bracket and added 2 side

Here's his project post here, but for some reason the photos don't show anymore ... Kevin?????????

 

[MADCAT]

I want the full-width platforms if I can get them!

 

[Megabyte]

Sorry Dale. Been out of town and couldn't access the photo links from my phone.

The swim platform on my boat was added by the previous owner just after he bought it.
The platform is starboard that was trimmed and routed, and rests on top of the single-engine bracket.
Stainless supports were fabricated for each side.

I don't have any detail photos, but these might help you.

 

[MADCAT]

Thanks alot fellas. Both boats look good. So are you telling me that the ones that I see on Parker boats are all home made?

 

[Megabyte]

So are you telling me that the ones that I see on Parker boats are all home made?

Not at all.

The factory swim platform/engine bracket on the newer boats is a one piece assembly.
For those of us with older boats with the 'skinny' bracket, we've modified to suit.

 

[MADCAT]

So you can't buy the full width platforms for an OLDER Parker like mine. This Is my first Parker and I want to restore it right. I think DaleH might know the boat I'm buying. It belongs to DanielB. I'm going to be asking alot of questions about the restoration.

 

[Megabyte]

So you can't buy the full width platforms for an OLDER Parker like mine.

Actually, you can, and I'd love to replace my 'skinny bracket' with a full width one... someday.
Unbolt the old, and bolt on the new. Pretty simple really.

 

[MADCAT]

Where can I puchase the platform and brackets?

 

[Bryan 2530]

Armstrong Nautical Products, or call Parker.

But that would be an upgrade, not a restoration.

 

[MADCAT]

Thanks Bryan! That gives me a place to start.

 

[MADCAT]

One more question, is there such a thing as a Parker accessory-upgrade catalog?

 

[Megabyte]

One more question, is there such a thing as a Parker accessory-upgrade catalog?

If Parker specific parts are what you are after, your local Parker dealer (or sometimes factory direct) is your first choice.
http://www.parkerboats.net/

If upgrading or accessorizing your Parker is what you are after, that would be this place.
http://ClassicParker.com/
Check out the many pages in the 'Projects' section...

 

[Bryan 2530]

http://classicparker.com/

Your on-line Parker Owners Manual. 8)

Try a search here;

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB3/search.php

For stuff like this....

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10811&hilit=swim+platform

 

[MADCAT]

Thanks alot fellas!