1995 2300 DVCC

[kulpy44]

Hello all,
I've been a member, and have followed this board, for quite a while now utilizing it to help me determine which model Parker I wanted to buy. I've finally found it. A 1995 Hull with 2019, Suzuki 250 HP outboard with under 200 hours on it and a 2021 Load Rite trailer. I just trailered it home from North Carolina. This 2300 dvcc has been almost completely redone from the floor up and includes all new wiring, and a 55-gallon fuel tank placed above deck inside the center console.

I live in Milford, De and will be mainly fishing the Delaware Bay with occasional forays to the ocean.

I look forward to continue learning from other members experiences and recommendations. Thank you, in advance.

 

[tomc585]

Welcome. Enjoy your new to you boat.
Is that 55 gal tank in the console a range extender in addition to the below deck tank?

 

[kulpy44]

Welcome. Enjoy your new to you boat.
Is that 55 gal tank in the console a range extender in addition to the below deck tank?

Thank you, Tom.
No. The 55-gallon tank was placed in the center console b/c the previous owner smelled gas in the bilge and assumed the original tank had sprung a leak. As it turns out, the original tank pressure tested fine, but some of the fittings were bad. Apparently, I could have the original tank hooked back up, but that would require fishing new hoses, etc. and hooking them up to the fuel filler. Based upon what I've been reading on this forum, the chances of an approximately 30-year old fuel tank failing soon are fairly high.