LOA of a 2320 with bow pulpit and F250 tilted up?

millerk310 · Mar 15, 2012

Anyone know the overall length of a 2320 with bow pulpit and F250 tilted up? I want to make sure it will fit in my 25 foot slip, I am allowed 3 feet past the end of the slip and nothing hanging over the dock.

I don't need the exact length, just is it more than or less than 28 feet from the tip of the pulpit to the prop? I'm guessing it's about 30' unfortunately.

And what if I take off the pulpit and rail? A 30 foot slip is $150 more per month and there's a waiting list, so I don't want to do that.

Thanks.

TexMojo · Mar 15, 2012

I called a Parker dealer a few weeks ago and asked the same question. I was told that from pulpit to the end fo the offshore bracket was 27. So, add the engine up and it may be close.

millerk310 · Mar 16, 2012

yeah I figured it's going to be close either way. I read in another thread that the 2520 is 32' including the tilted up motor, and the pulpit should be about 2'. So I'm thinking maybe just try it and if I get complaints then take off the pulpit and rail and it should be about 28' exactly.

I'm pretty sure when I got the slip the dockmaster said 4' past the end is ok, but I just saw today in the rules and regulations they gave me it says 3' max.

If I were to go with a new boat, is it even possible to get a 2320 without the pulpit, and a rail that just goes around the bow? I saw the pulpit / anchor roller is listed as an option, but I have never seen a 2320 without it. I got an awesome slip and really don't want to give it up to pay an extra $150 per month and be sitting on a waiting list. So I guess if it came down to it I would ditch the pulpit and rail. I could probably just get a short stainless roller and keep the anchor in the locker.

Otherwise maybe I'm looking at a 2120.

miky2884 · Mar 16, 2012

My 2320 has no pulpit I have thought about adding one but i am afraid of having the same problem you are talking about I cant afford a bigger slip , but it does have the bracket and I haven't measured it but im willing to say its every bit of 28 feet from bow to prop when motor is trimmed all the way up.

jutah09 · Mar 16, 2012

When I was looking to upgrade my boat this past summer I called my marina to find out what is the max size I could have for my prime spot (waited for two years to get this spot). He said "don't have a mooring or slip dictate the boat you get, get the boat you want"....Great advice in my eyes. Can't see down grading the size of my boat for a slip or mooring location.

What will the cost be to take off the bow pulpit and rail, gel coat repair and putting on a new rail?

Personally, I like the way Parkers look with the bow pulpit.

sparky · Mar 16, 2012

Our bracketed, pulpited, 2520XL is 33 ft from tip to prop... So yeah, its not gonna fit well.

millerk310 · Mar 16, 2012

Nice boat Mike. I just looked through the "2320 Picture Thread" and saw there are a few without the pulpit. I very much prefer that look actually. If I were to order a new boat I'd get it without the pulpit. A used boat with it on already I'd wait until I get complaints. But I'm not paying another $150 per month for a 30' slip in a worse location, just so I can have a bow pulpit. I very rarely anchor anyway, though that's partly because I have never had a windlass and don't like pulling it up manually.