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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    I emailed parker about the 2520 DV with the single F300. They hadn't tested that yet, but the 25XLWA gave the following results. Total weight was around 7k pounds at 4000 rpms, it ran about 30 mph (26 knots) getting 2mpg at 4500 rpms it ran 36mph (31 knots) still getting 2mpg as mentioned...
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    thanks for the info and advice everyone, I appreciate it!
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    very nice! Would you mind sharing your cruise speed and fuel burn at cruise? is that kicker a high thrust 9.9? also care to share any first hand experience regarding the ride and performance? I was thinking about rigging up with the new F300 which should be perfect. Thanks
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    2520 with Twin 115 yamaha GOOD/BAD?

    what about running the 2520 XL with a single F300 and a 9.9 kicker for trolling and back up? 2 F150s= ~1000lb 1 F300= 560lb seems like that 300 would stroll and should offer some excellent fuel economy I've added parker to my short list and I'm starting to look at them real hard, I appreciate...
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    maybe I'll just go with the F250 and add a 9.9 kicker for trolling and just in case something goes wrong. Anyone have anything like that?
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    i understand and agree that speed depends on sea conditions I was simply interested in what cruise speed was on the above mentioned boat: 2520 with the deep v and twin f150s 25 knots is fast enough, but that's also on a 28 which I'm sure had 250s. Everyone is going to have to slow down, at...
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    not so worried about the distance, more so about how long it takes to get there and how well these boats handle rougher sea conditions
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    Parkers for offshore NC?

    I was interested to hear some comments about those of you using the parkers with the sport cabins (such as the 2520 XL) for offshore fishing out of NC. It's about 40 miles to the stream out of beaufort. What is your cruise speed and what engines are you running? What are your fuel burn numbers...
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