2530 picture thread SHOW THEM OFF

[jimbob AK]

This is the (very dirty) picture from when the old engine was just removed, notice how I dont full length stringers but just the short little engine mounts. Do you guys think I need to reinforce the transom with some L braces or something like that to accommodate the new power plant?

 

[warthog5]

One of the guys I talked to put an entire sheet (cut to fit of course) of 1/4 aluminum on the inside of his transom and suggested I do the same.

I wouldn't do that. Your just adding weight where you don't want it.

 

[Primo]

Stopped down at the marina a few days ago. Weather was about 60 degrees. Back down to 25 today. Hopefully Phil the groundhog was right.

 

[miky2884]

You stay in all winter??

 

[Primo]

Yeah. Still blackfishing. Waiting for some cod to move in close.

 

[jimbob AK]

We've been putting in lots of hours trying to get this boat the way I've always wanted it. The hole where the outdrive used to be was first filled with 1/2 inch marine plywood (3 layers sandwiched together with gorilla glue, the outside 2 layers were both beveled to fit inside the beveled hole in the transom) and then 5 layers of fiberglass on both the inside and outside. AFter this was sanded down we filled in the gaps with marine bondo and then gel coat over that. The gel coat color wasn't matched very well but since it is covered by the outboard bracket on the outside I didn't really mind (the inside will be painted over also).
Here are some photos of the process so far.

 

[Bryan 2530]

Cool project!

Whats the plan for the big hole in the deck??

 

[jimbob AK]

As soon as the engine installation is complete I can have my fiberglass man finish the deck and inside transom. This is my new deck hatch that will sit flush and at some point i will be putting a sizeable fish box underneath the hatch.

 

[jimbob AK]

Here is the bracket I got from Pooderbuilt Marine in Belllingham Washington, i couldn't be happier with it. He did a couple little things with the build that I thought were really smart such as: lining the holes for the engine bolts with a plastic sleeve so it (hopefully) wont rub the powder coat off and sandwiching the kicker mount with starboard so the kicker wont take the powder coat off.

The bracket was right at $3000 which was cheaper than the other manufacturers and i didn't have to ship it all the way across the country!

 

[Bryan 2530]

Very nice!!

Have you thought about putting a fishbox across the transom??

 

[jimbob AK]

I've been considering it and Im leaning that direction. I wonder if Parker will sell me one?

 

[Bryan 2530]

I've been considering it and Im leaning that direction. I wonder if Parker will sell me one?

In my opinion I would build one that is deeper that the stock one since you have the room for it.

 

[warthog5]

It's kinda hard to tell from the grainy pix's....But I bet that motor needs to be raised on the bracket.

The other thing is your trim Tabs. It would be a good time to jump the size on them.

Each of these items will increase your fuel millage.

 

[jimbob AK]

My baby with her new Suzi 250 and a shot of my buddies identical 2530 parked next door.

 

[dcunniff]

Moved to different slip set up on a lake.

 

[warthog5]

1st day of summer and we are turning it into "Dog Day's".

 

[Captain Starbucks]

Hi guys,

I've really liked the pics. I'm looking hard at a 2530 for my next boat to run off the coast in Washington state for tuna/salmon/bottom fish. Trying to figure out how many guys you can sleep in a 2530? I'd like to be able to save on hotel/restaurant bills when running out to the coast to fish. Looks like two in the V and one on the dinette?

I'd love it if someone could post of a pic of someone or two laying in the berth and/or the dinette.

Thanks much!

Rob in Seattle

 

[dcunniff]

Gets crowded. Tall people in vee, feet hang out or lay angled. Single at dinette is long. Shuffle stuff around cabin, into cockpit, or roof.

I have pics of vee, have to think if have any with people present!

Have only slept two so far. I've slept in both places.

Dana

 

[Bryan 2530]

Buy this one. 8)

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I'm 6'3" and sleep very comfortably on the dinette as well as in the Vee.

I would say 3 guys is max in the 2530 with a dinette, have done it before and it works well for fishing trips.

When I take the family, the wife and 2 kids sleep in the vee and I take the dinette, also works well.

 

[Captain Starbucks]

So two couples would be pushing it...

Great boats, I'm going to try to think of a way the dinette could be made to sleep two. I really have my heart set on a 9'+ beam boat under 30' from anchor to trimmed up props and I think the 2530 is it.

Rob