Parker 2510 XL Ride in Chesapeake Bay ?

[Taterman]

I finally have a deposit on 2510 Parker XL Walk Around with a single F250 ! Boat is a model year 2008 with the 16 degree deadrise. It will be used in the mid Chesapeake Bay and rivers for fishing for Rockfish, etc. and some light day cruising. The deal is contingent on Sea Trial and Survey.

My question is the ride ? I have read quite a few posts on the quality of the ride. Most reference going out in the ocean as to where the DV model makes a big difference. I never plan to do that so is the MV sufficient ? This being a walk around does the fact that the helm sits 2-3 feet farther back towards the stern than the pilot house somewhat compensate for the MV hull ? I rode on a new 25 Pilothouse with a DV and it was fine. It was more than I wanted to spend though and there are not to many used DVs for sale in nice condition at a decent price point. Nice Parkers regardless of MV/DV seem to go quick

I realize that ride quality is a highly subjective matter however I would be interested in other's opinions especially if they own the 2510 MV. I only get one Sea Trial

Regards to all

 

[Daydreamer]

you will be fine unless you are one of those guys that like to be out there nomatter what and at top speed. I would say that all Parkers pound in the middle or lower bay at some point. I have not been on a 28' but the 25's and 23's will pound because of the short chop in the bay. There are advantages to the MV as well such as gas milage and drift so I would not worry of the rest of the boat checks out. Most days in the bay you will be fine and the others you may not want to be out there no matter what size boat you have.

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Both hulls are give and take. The MV will pound a bit more in rough water but you just need to slow it down. But what a nice stable platform it is