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[army]

I am attempting to include pictures of this boat. so far no luck. I purchased this boat a 20 year old Parker 2520 registered in New Jersey named BONES. 300hp Suzuki outboard. I would greatly appreciate any known history and I will keep trying to load pics of the refurbish. Have a great New Year.

 

[Brent]

Using the Tapatalk app is the best for this site


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[army]

Brent, I have installed tapatalk on a ipad but I just cant seem to get back to the "all parker boats" forum.... help please

 

[army]

Let’s see if this works.


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[army]

I think we got it.

 

[Brent]

Yep. Looking good, Army!


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[army]

I want to replace the deck drains at the transom on my 2000 2520. I have removed the exterior flange and the rubber flapper. What is next? Do I press what looks like a plastic sleeve out of the transom??? I have purchased stainless steel replacements. Thanks for the help.

 

[army]

In addition I have a 300hp Suzi single with a deck built for a single. I want to install a kicker. I can build a mount to attache to the deck but I am concerned and considering additional bracing from the mount back to the transom. Any thoughts and or suggestiions

 

[mheltunen]

Take a few pictures of where you want to mount the bracket for the kicker? I would recommend a fixed mount bracket vs the swivel style myself.


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[Brent]

Any pics of your outboard bracket? Is it full size?


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[Brent]

Several have replaced their assemblies with pvc or metal pipe. Look through the Projects forum or the Search tool.


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[Brent]

Several have replaced their assemblies with pvc or metal pipe. Look through the Projects forum or the Search tool.

Use Brass

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[FishWhisperer]

Heres the fixed mount bracket I installed on my bracket. They are spendy, and I believe they had a 4” height for a long shaft or a 6” for extra long shaft. I bought the 4” one accidentally after measuring my height to the bottom of the hull and it works but had to mount the kicker up a few inches on the bracket so it wouldn’t drag in the water or sit in the water. You will probably want the taller one if you’re buying a 25 hp kicker. I use my 8hp kicker all day long and it pushes the boat around 5 miles per hour. One of my 150’s will only push the boat around 11 mph so a 25 hp kicker may be unnecessary and added weight, but any kicker is better than no kicker on the west coast IMO. I picked up another bracket locally for about half the price that I paid for the one I bought, so if you are having a hard time finding one or getting something fabricated, let me know. I am in Washington. As for adding reinforcing on the bracket I don’t think it’s necessary at all but again I don’t know what bracket you have and the weight of motor.


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[Brent]

Pooder makes a neat bracket. Probably others do to. See
http://www.pooderbuilt.com/brackets/

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[FishWhisperer]

Yes, the kicker bracket shown in the picture is a PDR (Pooderbuilt) bracket. The other one on my boat is not but basically look identical.


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[Brent]

Well built.


Here is one if you don’t have a full transom bracket.

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[army]

You guys are helpful thanks. I will send pics of my deck for suggestions on bracket. Also I am installing a wash down pump, any suggestion on thru hull location are helpful. I havr read and studied Warthogs thread (great item) I am looking for suggestions on resin/gelcoat/glass kits for minor damage repairs. Thanks in advance

 

[FishWhisperer]

Cecil Marine has the gelcoat. How big are your issues? Do you need resin or just fixing scratches? You can probably use a fiberglass filler for slightly deeper gouges then gelcoat over. My wash down pump comes from the thru Hull strainer under the boat.

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[Brent]

Same location for my raw water pickup. It was factory installed. Look at Warthog’s install to see his job
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I bought gel coat from Cecil Marine and epoxy supplies from US Composites. West System items are good, too.

Buy a decent rebuilable pump. I have a Jabsco and read poor reviews on Shurflo.


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[army]

I am installing a wash down pump. I looking for help in best location for thru hull fitting. I mounted the pump next to the batteries (2000 2520 DV)