My name is Tim and I live in Salem OR. I purchased a 2002 2530 Parker in Minnesota with a 250 Yamaha 2 stroke. The boat only has 130 hours and I love it. I fish out of a small port called Depoe Bay, on the Oregon coast. We often go 40 to 50 miles offshore loaded with 300 lbs. of ice and adding 600 lbs. of Albacore tuna. I will be replacing the 2 stroke with a 4 stroke.
I've been following this site sense I bought the boat in Aug. I appreciate the knowledge on this forum and your willingness to share it.
My question is, which motor would you recommend, the 250 or 300?
I was leaning to the 300 HP Suzuki, partly because I can get it at cost.
I called Armstrong Brackets and they recommended the 250 for that year Bracket. (for torque reasons) I know some of you are using the 300 and would be interested what you think. Will I be OK with a 250?
Thanks,
Tim G.
I've been following this site sense I bought the boat in Aug. I appreciate the knowledge on this forum and your willingness to share it.
My question is, which motor would you recommend, the 250 or 300?
I was leaning to the 300 HP Suzuki, partly because I can get it at cost.
I called Armstrong Brackets and they recommended the 250 for that year Bracket. (for torque reasons) I know some of you are using the 300 and would be interested what you think. Will I be OK with a 250?
Thanks,
Tim G.