1994 Parker 2320 extended cabin open back project

[Brent]

Nice job!

 

[Brent]

Did you repaint your bracket?

 

[mheltunen]

Not yet . That’s on the “next year” list


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[mheltunen]

My next hurdle will be finding a sensor for my Floscan 7000 guage. Mine had stopped working and It appears Floscan has gone out of business so I’ve been unable to source a “new” sensor. My gas gauge is not a very accurate representation of fuel level due to the geometric shape of the tank so I don’t really trust it. If anyone has a sensor (part # 201-019-01) or knows someone who may please PM me.


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[Brent]

This?

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/floscan ... 201-019-01

 

[mheltunen]

This?

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/floscan ... 201-019-01

Yep. But unfortunately it’s no longer available thru them.


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[Brent]

Floscacn web site shows them

http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/accessories.php

 

[Brent]

looks like shopping cart is live

 

[mheltunen]

I tried floscan direct as well but when you go to process your cart it declines all payment methods. I called them as well and they confirmed (by an ex employee liquidating the building) that they indeed are closed and not accepting any orders.


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[mheltunen]

Second water test went well. New deck drains work well with no leaks so that’s a relief. Still dealing with some running issues on the motor but hope to have them sorted out by next week. Truthfully I was surprised with the performance of the Honda 225. She runs a tad under 40 mph at 6000 and gives me a 30 mph cruise at 4400. Granted these tests were with only 40 gallons of fuel and 2 adults.


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[JohnGalt]

That's a very strange deck seam. I don't think I've seen something like that on a Parker before. My 1995 2530 EC is a continuous deck out to the hull, with no sign of any seam anywhere.

Also, your covering boards look like they're separate pieces as well. Haven't seen that before either; mine and most of the others I've seen are part of the "cap" that makes up the pilothouse and cabin superstructure.

Amazing what difference there is in manufacturing technique between boats built just a year apart!

My 1997 2330 DV also has the seam around the cockpit and the separate covering boards but I have no hatches in my pilothouse.

 

[mheltunen]

Odd on how much models can differ (on details) with only a few years between same models


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[mheltunen]

I think my engine tuning is done. New fuel lines and primer bulb took care of my 5000 rpm bog and we discovered that the previous owner improperly installed the intake gasket which caused her to idle too high. So far everything seems to check out and have my third water test this Sunday. I also moved the engine up two holes to the middle position. I’ll update with new data then. I was able to source a new in box sensor for my floscan so hopefully I can get that wired this next week and provide that data as well.


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[shawnee83]

Congrats on the successful fix on those deck scuppers and engine bugs. Sounds like it’s time to enjoy her for the season. You will have a new list by October, lol.

 

[mheltunen]

Congrats on the successful fix on those deck scuppers and engine bugs. Sounds like it’s time to enjoy her for the season. You will have a new list by October, lol.

That is sure the truth. The “list” never seems to go away


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[Brent]

Neat
Go catch a huge coho

B2

 

[mheltunen]

With 4 guys and 80-100 gallons of fuel (with motor raised to middle bolts) cruise 30 mph at 4500 and 40 mph at 6100. Steering is a bit heavy turning to port but may need to bleed lines. Now I need to rig it for trolling.


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[shawnee83]

Those are good numbers. Sounds like the engine is good to go. Congrats

 

[mheltunen]

Thanks ! It’s a relief to have everything functioning. Still a few changes and upgrades needed but I’d say it’s ready for use.


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[mheltunen]

Here are some pics before and after raising the motor:

Before (all the way down):

After raising two holes to center position.

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