New member, Parker 2530 Juneau Alaska

[Wlarsin]

Hi everyone. I just purchased a 2005 Parker 2530. Super excited to use it next spring for fishing and cruising with the family. We had a 19 foot glasply cuddy before so this is a pretty big upgrade. Our Parker was speced for cruising with the galley and dinette but doesn't have much for fishing so I'll be adding fishing stuff (downriggers, kicker, bait table). First additions will be a heater (because alaska) and downriggers. Excited to be part of this community!

-Wes

 

[Andy]

Hi everyone. I just purchased a 2005 Parker 2530. Super excited to use it next spring for fishing and cruising with the family. We had a 19 foot glasply cuddy before so this is a pretty big upgrade. Our Parker was speced for cruising with the galley and dinette but doesn't have much for fishing so I'll be adding fishing stuff (downriggers, kicker, bait table). First additions will be a heater (because alaska) and downriggers. Excited to be part of this community!

-Wes

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Hi Wes, welcome to Classic Parker! No wonder we can't find any 2530's here in the lower-48.... They're all being shipped to Alaska! ☺... You have one of the best-ever Parker models; it's rare, and in big demand. Love the reel-style anchor-rode/chain holder.

 

[pelagic2530]

Welcome! Andy is correct, you’ve got one of the best boats ever made by Parker, in my (admittedly biased) opinion. Beautiful rig, I’m excited to see what you do with it. Have fun with your modifications!

 

[Wlarsin]

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about the anchor reel especially after pulling the anchor by hand from 300+ft halibut fishing on my last boat. I can't wait to dive into the boat in the spring. I'll definitely have some questions for all of you.

 

[Brentons1045]

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about the anchor reel especially after pulling the anchor by hand from 300+ft halibut fishing on my last boat. I can't wait to dive into the boat in the spring. I'll definitely have some questions for all of you.

What engines do you have in that ? And what’s your top end mph?

 

[Wlarsin]

What engines do you have in that ? And what’s your top end mph?

Twin 150s from the factory. I only tested it once but looks like about 30 kt.

 

[pelagic2530]

Twin 150s from the factory. I only tested it once but looks like about 30 kt.

That’s about what I’m seeing on a ‘95 DV 2530 with 2022 F150s with four blade PowerTech props. 32kts at 5200rpm.

 

[Wlarsin]

OK that's great to know. Especially the RPMs. I was just about at 5200 too. I was thinking of playing with props and mounting heights at some point but no time soon. Congrats on the repower!

 

[dcunniff]

Welcome to the forum and to the 2530.

 

[Brentons1045]

OK that's great to know. Especially the RPMs. I was just about at 5200 too. I was thinking of playing with props and mounting heights at some point but no time soon. Congrats on the repower!

You should be at 5800-6000rpm 5200 max rpm way to low

 

[captainlakay]

Congratulations on your new to you boat. I actually looked at that same boat when I was at Anacortes. Good luck on the mods/upgrade. I am doing the same on my 2530.

 

[Chilli]

Well now, LET THE FUN BEGIN

 

[pelagic2530]

You should be at 5800-6000rpm 5200 max rpm way to low

Yamaha states the max operating range as 5-6k. I agree that 5200 seems on the low side, but not outside of spec. This was the setup recommended by PropGods for this hull/motor combo, so I’m going to keep running it for a season or two to see how it plays out.

 

[FUHGEDABOUDIT]

Welcome Aboard. I am new as well. happy Holidays