2320 vs 2520 XL

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UncleMike

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Hi all, looking for some input and opinions on the 2320 vs 2520 XL debate. Here’s my situation… I’ve currently got an outrage 20 and looking to upgrade to a more comfortable boat for the SF Bay. 50% of my time is in the bay (gets choppy with wind) and 50% is out of the gate in the ocean. I’ll be storing the boat in a slip and using it a few times a week so want to keep the gas bill down as much as possible. Interested in a Parker but don’t know much. I know I want a closed transoms and bracket regardless. Will be buying used in the 40-60k range if I go Parker.

1. Where am I gaining / losing space between the two? I know it has a foot less of beam, but is the back deck just as long? Pilot house?
2. How much headroom is are in the 03-07 years for both models? I’m 6 foot 3.
3. What’s the Expected fuel economy with a light load on the 2320 vs 2520 xl. Assume Yamaha f250 on both.
4. Any experience with Parker’s on the sf bay?
5. How much ride comfort does the 25 mv give up. How much better fuel economy than DV?

Any answers are appreciated. Thanks everyone!!
 
They are night and day different. 23=8.5 beam 25= 9.5 beam.... It's a LOT of extra room. The 25 will be 32ft long... Tip of pulpit to back of engine. A 2530 has 8ft length of cockpit and much more room inside. Buy a Bracketed boat....Not a notched transom.
 
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