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Here's a nice, (though very short) video of a Parker busting through an inlet; and another Parker passing on its way back in... I posted this as I enjoy seeing Parkers running in choppy waters.... I was wondering if either boat was owned by someone here on CP?

Here's a video I posted showing how I bled our 2013/2014 2520. This is video #2 of 3 videos.... This system works well, and I have since bled numerous other boats hydraulic steering systems using this same system and same method.

Captmatt said it was the Precision 9 compass. Wart asked the question....

Hi Capt Greg, as you can see from the video, there is no way to measure the depth of the holding tank. (yes, length and width, but not depth, because it's built-in). Judging by a 'marking' at the top of the tank, and making the assumption that Parker uses the same tank for both fresh water, and...

I like both the Islander and Tournament versions. The Eastern 27 is a much 'bigger' all-around boat than our Parker 2520. A closer comparison would be a 2530 or 2830...The mid-cabin ('quarter-berth' and/or storage) is a major 'plus' for me; love it! That feature is available in a number of other...

If you search this site, you'll see a lot of CP folks (those few that actually use their heads) mentioning the 'head-odor' on the Parkers, mostly because of the specific components that are used. (The chemicals can help, but usually are not a solution). On the 2520, Parker installs the holding...

Some thoughts on adding the Vacuflush. Use better components than what comes standard with Parkers. The Vacuflush systems are better so at least you are thinking about a better quality head than what comes with the Parkers. The Parkers system doesn't have a separate 'water-in', 'water-out'...

Nothing hokie about 'Capt. Greg'... There's a lot of other Capt's on this site too. Where I live everyone who has a boat is called Captain 'something-or-nuther'... George, or Fred or Dave, Bill, Ralph or whatever... We have four friends named George. They are all Capt. George to each other. I...

Hey Capt Greg, welcome to ClassicParker and congrats on your new-to-you 2520! ..... When I first joined here I asked, "Why would I want to belong to a club, that would have someone like me as a member"?! That's an old joke, but it popped in my head when you referred to this as an 'exclusive...

Try any of the two-part epoxy's that come in a double-tubed containers. I've had good luck with Loctite and other brands.

Thank you. I agree with you and understand the issue with damaged block of wood. I was just saying that for me, I'd prefer it not be there in the first place, and I don't think it's needed. (It's mounted too high to get most of the water out). Besides, I keep my bilges clean, so I'm not...

Hi Brent, I'm very sorry to hear about your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Why rest the pump on anything but the hull? Why raise it? The pump on our 2520 sits on the factory made raised area, and there is water surrounding that raised base that I have to vacuum out on occasion. Why not just clean up the hull where the old base was, and mount the bilge pump to the hull...

Some thoughts; As for DIY or the pros. I've done bottom-paint jobs myself (22' Sport, 27' Albin, 35' CT). There is no amusement value doing bottom-jobs, but when I was young, it was no big deal, and it is mostly just grunt-work, not complicated. I had the pros do the Parker when we bought it 5...

Beautiful location! Where is this?

I too 'like' the carpet; I don't 'love' it. It's harder to keep clean than just plain, bare gel-coat and/or painted fiberglass, but it adds a nice sound-deadening benefit, and is less likely to sweat/condense moisture when running in cold weather.... It's a cost-saving way to build; Parker and...

I just use 1/2" thick black Yoga Mats (no, I don't 'do' Yoga ☺). I use Yoga mats for/as padded flooring. I like having the padded flooring anywhere I need to be on my knees as these old knees, need knee protection...

I mentioned earlier that I can help with the window corner rubber issue. I'll 'edit' this, and link a video to this reply. I had tried many adhesives and such, and none of them worked. What worked was using the proper-thickness and stiffness, black fuel-line rubber hose. Cutting it to the...

This is the first time I've seen a Parker boat make it to a Youtube Boat-Bloopers video.... If this is your Parker, (a CP member?) give us the details so we can learn! Missed the ATON? Caught at tide change? Intentional grounding for maintenance? Decided it was a good place for a picnic?☺The...