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I’ve seen them several times in person at the VA Beach boat show. Excellent build quality, very good rigging (miles ahead of the new Parkers, FWIW), genuinely good people running the shop. If I was in the market for a new 21, they’d be my first stop.

The factory has never produced one with a bracket. I’d bet there may be a handful that have been converted, but there’s definitely one-offs. If you want to see a damn nice 21with a true full transom and bracket, check out the Pair Customs 21DV. One very impressive boat.

That’s correct.

You’re far from the first person to make that mistake and you definitely won’t be the last. When I rig boats, I not only use the colored boots to cover the terminals, but I secure the battery cables in such a way that it makes it very hard to reverse them. The terminals on the batteries always...

Gotta be honest, I really think too much time is being dedicated to making the windlass switch “bump proof”. First of all, has anyone here actually had this happen to them? I have the huge, Good-style toggle type of windlass switch and I’ve never had an issue bumping it. The flat type of...

AP16 is a very old unit, and I don’t think it’s supported by Simrad anymore or available new anywhere. So it doesn’t “come” with anything. If it’s previously installed, then yes it needs a rate compass to function. Most often they’re mounted down low and close to center. In the forward bilge...

Well that went from 0-60 pretty quickly. Especially given the fact that @SamR is absolutely correct. You’ve provided absolutely no information on the system components you’re trying to troubleshoot, have used vague and generic terms to describe equipment where the specific configuration makes...

Quite frankly, seacocks of all types should be closed when not being actively used. An increasing amount of pumps and plumbing components are made from plastic, with quick-connect fittings increasingly prevalent especially in wash down pumps. If a hose or fitting fails with the seacock open, the...

Did you verify that with Parker’s engineering department? There’s no independent rating for the hull and the bracket. There’s just one rating for the boat. So unless you verified that you were good to up the HP with the new bracket, either through the MFR or by an independent engineering...

I’d start by installing larger, thicker washers. Unfortunately now that the coating is compromised, it will likely continue to break down. But bigger washers should slow it down.

Almost certainly a water pump issue on the overheating, especially if it sat for awhile. If it’s an Airmar transducer (likely, since it’s an in hull) if you find an Airmar Certified Installer in your area they should be able to test it. Before you do that though, check all your connections at...

If you’re ordering a new boat, I highly doubt you’ll get Parker to agree to put 250s on it. If you’re repowering, sky’s the limit, although as @Blueghost93 said, if you exceed the approved HP you make the boat “inherently unseaworthy” and introduce massive amounts of liability if there’s an...

It’s Seafoam or Fish White. Tough to say from the pictures.

I appreciate your detailed response. It sounds like you’re doing a good job of conscientiously managing your battery power needs with the setup that you have. Given your particular situation, I agree that you would likely see only minimal benefit from upgrading your switch. That said, if the...

Check the connections for your fill and vent lines at the tank. Also check the condition of your hoses and replace them if they’re questionable. Does this happen with any sort of pattern? Full tank, just after fueling, etc.?

Since neither you or Mpellet are interested in being convinced otherwise, this comment is directed to any other viewers that may be reading this thread. You guys can feel free to skip, because I’m going to get long winded here. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. Battery management via...

And which sensitive modern electronics particularly enjoy.

Nothing a quick access hole cut in the center of the pedestal footprint won’t fix… For what it’s worth, I haven’t done it but I’ve also never heard of what you’re describing happening to anyone. I wouldn’t let it scare you.

I would guess that this is probably the root of your issue, although why it’s causing the engine to bog down is perplexing. Perhaps it’s a computer control issue caused by the sudden drop in voltage caused by the high amp draw of the pump. Definitely open the parallel switch, and see if the...

Based on the construction of the boat, you have a couple options: 1) Do as you described and run the wires forward, up the fuel chase, and forward. From there, you could either run them into the anchor locker, down, through the forward bulkhead and into the casting platform, or you could run...