Drawers for a 2520XL

Tanker · Aug 7, 2016

don't give up, once they are in, you'll love them. I glued, predrilled and screwed mine in. it's very secure. I think my wood strips were 1X1.5. but on some of the sides, I had to glue them in on the thin side. all you need is for the glue to hold the wood in place. predrill and it will work. I had about a dozen clamps going at a time. very tedious. I agree that parker is missing the boat when it doesn't use those seat bases for more storage. it's a huge space that, even with drawers installed, is not used to full advantage.

johnkn · Aug 7, 2016

Thanks for the encouragement. The way you glued the end pieces of wood on the thin edge touching the seat base on either side is exactly my experience if using screws. I just came in from the garage. Appears that I can drill a 1.25" hole through the drawer cabinet adjacent to each mounting hole, reach in with a finger and use #10 SS bolts and nyclad nuts and large fender washers as well. As well made as the cabinets are I don't believe the holes will compromise the cabinet's integrity at all. As nice as these are made it's a pitty that a mounting solution wasn't provided. More to come. thanks

johnkn · Aug 8, 2016

Feeling better. :wink:

Yesterday I installed 1x2 oak strips stood on end inside the upper opening. I used Gorilla glue HD construction adhesive (looks like 5200) and 10 clamps. Went back tonight, pre-drilled the holes with a 9/64" bit, and installed the upper cabinet with 10x1.5" ss screws. The cabinet is not going anywhere. Then I glued up and clamped the same reinforcements in the lower opening. I'll go back tomorrow and install the lower cabinet. It's really nice to have useable storage and after all the drama I'm pleased with the results.

renaveg · Jul 7, 2017

I know this is an old post, but I just installed a modified version so I thought I would share. I also used #10 1-1/2" stainless screws and backed it up with 1"x2" oak strips, but instead of gluing the strips I used small stainless screws counter sunk.

renaveg · Jul 7, 2017

Here's a pic.

johnkn · Jul 8, 2017

congrats! He builds perfect replacement drawers for our boats and is/was an OEM suppler to Parker. I just installed them on my new 2820 after installing them on my 2016 2520 last year,, will also post pics soon.

Tanker · Jul 14, 2017

I've had my drawers from finaddict for a year. they are great. the tackle storage is great too. you will really enjoy them

BoniB · Jan 29, 2018

I know this an old post- For my winter project I'd like to install drawers on one side and maybe a plano locker in the opposite jump seat. Renaveg, your drawers came out really nice, what did you install on the other side?

johnkn · Jan 29, 2018

On my 2820 I went with the double upper drawers on the port side with no drawers at the bottom due to the water tank. On the starboard side I went with a double-tall single upper drawer and a drawer at the bottom. Works perfectly and glad I chose them. BTW, the smaller Plano containers will fit vertically in the double drawers. I think I have ~6 in one drawer. Good luck