Question about my hull - 2520SL

channel_surfer · Jun 24, 2007

We have a new 2005 2520SL. The dealer told us this particular boat was built on an XL hull (16*) with an SL cabin. I noticed yesterday that the capacity plate says that the hull is a 2520 DVSC, indicating a deep vee.

I was out in the bay yesterday in some sloppy chop, about 3 feet of all fast whitecaps. The boat didn't pound once. Also took a large wake from a 36 footer at about 22mph and the boat just mushed into it nicely, not a single pounding, leading me to think it may actually be a DV and not the 16* hull. Any way I can tell for certain while the boat is in the water (can't put an angle guage on the keel right now), just out of curiousity?

Thanks.

Bryan 2530 · Jun 24, 2007

This may help, from a few days ago.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... php?t=2220

channel_surfer · Jun 24, 2007

perfect, thanks.

channel_surfer · Jun 24, 2007

My boat has no flat under the drain plug, and one lifting strake. Does the 16* hull look similar to the MV in that respect? Is the 16* also a MV?

Themis · Jun 25, 2007

The 16 degree is the "compromise", as opposed to the old 14 degree MVSC. A Captain running his MVSC properly will have that boat running smoother than a dolt running his 2520SL. I just can't see the 2 degrees making that much a difference.

I don't think they make the MVSC anymore. The 16 degree replacements were introduced to mitigate the "pounding" complaints of the MVSC owners. I think minimizing the pounding has more to do with the forward nature of the helm (can't do anything about that), better tabs, and proper captaining.

I was out yesterday, had a beautiful day at Tices Shoal, and Barnegat Bay n the way home was a washing machine. Congested boat traffic and a stiff wind made for a crazy chop. We just slowed it down and enjoyed the blue skies and the ride.

channel_surfer · Jul 5, 2007

Just a follow up, after a couple emails to parker and back, we've determined that the incorrect capacoty plate was applied to this hull. The are sending me the correct sticker. At least I can use the old (incorrect) plate as a decoration at my desk at work now.