Parker 2510 xld WA for NE waters

plumsal · Feb 19, 2013

Thinking about moving up. Boat mostly out of northern MA out of the Merrimack. Like inshore fishing but also want to go more offshore. Stellwagen, Jefferies, etc. Like the build and simplicity of Parker's.

Looking at the xld hull, not the MV. Walkaround, not the PH. Twin yam150s would be my choice.

Any feedback on the ride? Anything I should know, pro or con?

Bryan 2530 · Feb 19, 2013

Good choice, only thing better would be a DV 2530. 8)

THEGAME · Feb 20, 2013

look into the new 200 on that boat if your buying new

plumsal · Feb 22, 2013

Anybody else? Boat is a 2007 rigged with 150s. The new 200s would be awesome on the 25, I agree.

POGE · Feb 22, 2013

Deep V is a real plus, I can get into pretty skinny water even with the deep V, but wouldn't want a mod V in this size.

cahuna · Feb 23, 2013

I have a 2008 2510 XL with a 250. It is a great boat...nice cabin and helm area, plenty of room to fish and store my gear.
When people ask my what kind of boat I would get if I hit the lottery, I say the same boat I have now, but a DV with twin engines. I generally fish out to 22 miles out of Cape May and the Delaware Bay.......but I have been out 40+ miles and been fine. If its choppy, I just trim it down a little.....my prior boat was a 2110 DV and I don't notice the difference in the hull.....of course, the 25 is bigger, heavier and wider. However, if $ was no object, I think 2 engines with the top rated HP would be the best.