parker 2530

[chipperdog]

trying to find out if my 1995 2530 could support a twin bracket it currently has a single bracket with a ox66 250 efi the hull id numbers are as follows pxmkt215I495 and also what hull is it ? shallow or deep...... thanks for your replies

 

[Megabyte]

trying to find out if my 1995 2530 could support a twin bracket it currently has a single bracket with a ox66 250 efi the hull id numbers are as follows pxmkt215I495 and also what hull is it ? shallow or deep...... thanks for your replies

Chipper,

Easiest way to get info on your boat (and answer your question about converting to twins) would be to call the factory at 252-728-5621.
The factory folks are very helpful, and can take your HIN and look up the specifications for you.

FWIW - If your hull has a single lifting strake on it, it is a 14 degree MV hull (just like my 1996 model).
If it has two lifting strakes on it, it is the 21 degree DV hull.

The factory can tell you for sure by looking up the HIN, but if it is an MV model, you don't need twins.
That 250 OX66 will push that boat just fine, unless you want twins. :wink:
My 1997 225 OX66 will push my boat to 33 knots in smooth water which is pretty good for such a heavy boat and a single motor. Economical too.

 

[pelagic2530]

if its a deep vee, i dont see any reason why it wouldnt... i doubt they make any major changes to the hull structure based on the customer's engine choice, other than the bracket itself. i'd bet that all you'd need is a bracket change. definitely check with the factory though. my 95 2530 has twin 150 2-strokes that work very well with the hull.

 

[Megabyte]

pelagic, is yours a DV or an MV?

I love the 2530's.

 

[pelagic2530]

pelagic, is yours a DV or an MV?

I love the 2530's.

DV. and i do too :mrgreen: i fish on a couple friend's 2520s, and IMHO, the loss of a couple feet of pit is WELL worth the extra storage, comfort and convenience of the bigger house. im not sure what i'd do without the bech seat storage and the table. :wink:

 

[Megabyte]

IMHO, the loss of a couple feet of pit is WELL worth the extra storage, comfort and convenience of the bigger house. im not sure what i'd do without the bech seat storage and the table. :wink:

I agree.
A 2530 with an open back PH is the only boat I would ever consider trading my 2520 for. 8)

 

[Bryan 2530]

Post up some pics and we can tell you right away.

Does your bracket have enough space for twins??

 

[Primo]

Chipperdog,
I have a 1999 2530 DV with a single bracket. I originally had an OX66 250 HP as well. When I decided to repower, I also looked at changing over to twins. When looking at the cost of twin 4 strokes, I still thought I could afford it. But then I looked at the cost of the twin bracket purchase and installation, rigging, and additional gauges. I also realized that there are a bunch of differences between the older 2530s and the newer ones. And some only have a 154 gallon fuel tank in comparison to the newer 173 gallon tanks. I would have really liked to have an extra 150 HP but this is the configuration that I bought. Call the factory and see what they say about the bracket. Make sure you try and anticipate the hidden costs (gauges, controls, cables, labor, labor, and don’t forget the labor!). I decided to stay with the original bracket and went with an F250. It’s a little slower but my efficiency increased tremendously. If you stay with the single bracket, you may be limited to the F250. I'm not sure of the dimensions of the new V6 F300. Unfortunately, my bracket won't handle the V8 F350. Not only is the HP rating too high, but also the dimensions of the engine make it too large. The bracket is too short for the height of the engine cover.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[Megabyte]

I'm not sure of the dimensions of the new V6 F300.

Here you go...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/Ho ... _18_09.pdf

 

[B-Faithful]

I personally dont think it is a big deal but note that your single engine bracket is probably only rated to 250hp. Most armstrong brackets are. Look just under the motor on the outside.

With that said, i would hang a v6 300 yam, 300 zuke or 300 verado in a heart beat. Lord knows that you wont be gunning and running WOT all the time.

Good luck.

 

[BradV]

I would run a 250 suzuki with a large diameter prop and call it a day. IMO twins for offshore does give you some extra reliability but not much. How many new 4 strokes have you heard of blowing head or lower units? Now how many have you heard having issues with fuel? Even if you had 6 motors if you have a fuel problem you have a fuel problem and you arent going anywhere. The 2530 will run all day 25-30 mph and a 250 suzuki will be perfect for that. I dont like the 250 Yamaha unless you have it in a twin configuration. Dont allow you to run a big enough diameter for these boats. If you can spin like a 16inch x 17 pitch youd be perfect.

 

[Harpoon]

1. I repowered a 2510 DV from an OX66 250 to a Zuke 250 3 years ago. If you do it you will be pleased. The 4 stroke Zuke out performs the OX66 2 stroke on all levels. The difference is the gear ratio and additional displacement vs. the yammie. These combine to give that big prop the uuumph !

You won't miss your 2 stroke for an instant.

2. If you do choose to remove your bracket I may be interested in buying it.

Good Luck !

 

[chipperdog]

thanks for all of the responses if anyone is operating the new 300 let me know what the fuel usage looks like and the pitch on the prop and is it a three blade or four thanks