Questions on 2520/2820

johnkn · Mar 4, 2013

Greetings,

I purchased a new 2510 back in 2001, loved the boat, but later sold it. Getting the fever for a new 2520 or 2820.

Is there a step down into the cabin from the rear deck? Does it pose a problem? My 2510 was all one level, but the 2x20's cabin seems too low for a single level. Anyone have a pic of the step if there is one?

99% of the boat use would be casting for stripers, my preference would be a open rear cabin. Any major downside other than a better seal from the elements in cold weather than the canvas on a open rear cabin?

Thanks all...

Dan Duda · Mar 5, 2013

Greetings:

My Open Back", 1999 2520 MV has a "stepdown" into the pilot house of about 12". It has posed no problems for me and produces ample head room for a 6 foot body. I bought the boat new and, being in Florida, am really glad that I got the open back/drop-down curtain option. During the summer months the increased ventilation has been great and, during the cooler winter months, the drop-down curtain with the "zip-up'" entry has kept it comfortable in the pilot house.

Attached are some pics; I installed the port tackle cabinet/seat to replace the stock pedestal seat that came with the boat.

Regards,

Dan

DaleH · Mar 5, 2013

OMG Dan ... that boat is even cleaner than Capt Kevin's :shock: @

johnkn · Mar 5, 2013

Thank you Sir, great pictures! Looks like that boat has served you well over the years. Where does water in the pilot house drain? I wonder if the new 2520s have that much of a step, probably so. I'm going to try to get out this weekend and head to the dealer.

warthog5 · Mar 5, 2013

When your thinking about the step down into the pilothouse, think about these things too.

Someone with bad knees may have a problem.

But lets look at why they did it. The Navel designer that drew it was looking for other things in the design.

He needed the headroom, but also want to keep the CG as low as possible. He also wanted to help keep the sides shorter to cut down on wind resistance.

So you see there is a lot more to it.

Dan Duda · Mar 6, 2013

Greetings:

The drain is in the deck of the pilot house, immediately next to the step-down (and not visible in the pics). It's a scupper in a small (approximately 5" x 5"), recessed well about 1" deep. I believe that it drains to the forward bilge pump area (accessible through a circular hatch) below the pilot house deck.

Regards,

Dan