trying to pick my next boat

[dunnum1]

i have a 31 cris ctaft w/ twin 327 that sucks gass and i want a parker but having trouble picking dv/mv and prefer twins but havent seen if they make the 2510 or 2310 with twin outboards. any advice would be great.
ps probly buy off the ads on here or bd. :?: :?: :?: o ya i fish from newport ca south to san quintin

 

[pelagic2530]

if youre making extended ocean trips, youre definately going to want a deep Vee. also, if you want to be able to run quickly through chop, go with the Deep vee. however, if you do alot of drift/snchor fishing, you might want to look at a Mod Vee, theyre a bit more stable (although stability has never been a problem in our Deep Vee). the 2510 is offered with twins, the 2310 is not.

 

[dunnum1]

thanks im definityly looking into a 2510 over the 2310 now knowing that the 2310 olny come with single and dv sounds good for running hows the rock and roll with it?

 

[Porkchunker]

I have a 2510 (year 2002), with twin F-115s. I have the older MV hull (14 deg deadrise), and the two F-115s push her WOT at 40 mph, and I cruise at about 24 mph at 4000-42000 rpm and about 9.5 gph.

The newer version of this boat has the XL hull which is 16 deg deadrise. Twin F-115s would probably push her OK (barely), but I'd probably go with a pair of F-150s. The DV has a 21 deg deadrise, and if I had that, twin F-150s would be the absolute minimum, and a pair of F-225s would be sweet.

Rule of thumb is to not go below about 75% of max hull HP, else you end up over working the motor(s), at a higher throttle setting (meaning more fuel), and shorten the life of the engines. An engine loafing along, will be more efficient and last longer than one that is being over worked.

Twins are nice, if you can afford the maintenance (twice the cost). On two occasions, I've had to come back to the dock on one. Both times, were because I wrapped something around the prop so tightly that I could tell the motor was struggling. Once was a piece of floating line (maybe from a crabpot), and the other time was a fly line. Both times it was winter and I was not going overboard with a knife to cut them loose.

Dave

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[hakr]

I have a 2510 (year 2002), with twin F-115s. I have the older MV hull (14 deg deadrise), and the two F-115s push her WOT at 40 mph, and I cruise at about 24 mph at 4000-42000 rpm and about 9.5 gph.

The newer version of this boat has the XL hull which is 16 deg deadrise. Twin F-115s would probably push her OK (barely), but I'd probably go with a pair of F-150s. The DV has a 21 deg deadrise, and if I had that, twin F-150s would be the absolute minimum, and a pair of F-225s would be sweet.

Rule of thumb is to not go below about 75% of max hull HP, else you end up over working the motor(s), at a higher throttle setting (meaning more fuel), and shorten the life of the engines. An engine loafing along, will be more efficient and last longer than one that is being over worked.

Twins are nice, if you can afford the maintenance (twice the cost). On two occasions, I've had to come back to the dock on one. Both times, were because I wrapped something around the prop so tightly that I could tell the motor was struggling. Once was a piece of floating line (maybe from a crabpot), and the other time was a fly line. Both times it was winter and I was not going overboard with a knife to cut them loose.

Dave

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I had the 2520XL for a few years, but I wasn't aware that its hull was adopted for the 2510. I had an F225 on her, and it was adequate. I agreed that twin 150s would be ideal in terms of power, and in terms of having a "get home" engine, though my F225 never get me a spot of trouble.

I have an F150 on my Parker 2100CC, and the engine runs like a good sewing machine.

I hope lightning doesn't strike me, but I wish you could buy a new Parker 23' deep vee or 25 with the Suzuki 300 hp four cycle engine. The Yamaha 300 four stroke is just too big and heavy for my taste, and the "high tech" eTechs do nothing for me. After my decades of having boats with two stroke engines, I'm a firm convert to four stroke.

 

[pelagic2530]

thanks im definityly looking into a 2510 over the 2310 now knowing that the 2310 olny come with single and dv sounds good for running hows the rock and roll with it?

the "rock and roll" that most people list as the disadvantage to buying a Deep vee really doesnt, um, "exist." while im sure that mod vee's are tables, never ONCE (knock on wood) have i ever noticed my DV rocking excessively. never. that includes drifting on the chunk, bottom fishing, anchored, etc. to me, the only reason for buying a mod vee would be if i was strictly fishing enclosed areas where the weather was likely to stay calm, and i was making short trips so speed would not be an issue, and i was concerned about my mileage. for any other application than those listed, i would say deep vee's your boat. the mod vee guys will probably tell you different, but thats just my take on the situation. take a ride in both.

 

[hakr]

thanks im definityly looking into a 2510 over the 2310 now knowing that the 2310 olny come with single and dv sounds good for running hows the rock and roll with it?

the "rock and roll" that most people list as the disadvantage to buying a Deep vee really doesnt, um, "exist." while im sure that mod vee's are tables, never ONCE (knock on wood) have i ever noticed my DV rocking excessively. never. that includes drifting on the chunk, bottom fishing, anchored, etc. to me, the only reason for buying a mod vee would be if i was strictly fishing enclosed areas where the weather was likely to stay calm, and i was making short trips so speed would not be an issue, and i was concerned about my mileage. for any other application than those listed, i would say deep vee's your boat. the mod vee guys will probably tell you different, but thats just my take on the situation. take a ride in both.

I agree. Having owned both mod-vee and deep-vee Parkers, I say the deep-vee is superior under almost all sea conditions.

 

[CapeCodFrank]

I have a 2007 2510XLD with twin F150s. I cruise @ 29 mph @ 4400 rpms... and that was yesterday with 200 gal of fuel and one fishing partner. We anchored much of the afternoon and the boat is very stable. Not much luck getting fish in the boat, but I don't think I can blame that on Parker. This is my second season and am very happy with the boat, the twin F150 power, and the DV hull.

 

[TheOtherLine]

I have the XL MV and wish I had the DV. The rolling issue does "exist" but I'd be willing to deal with the roll at anchor as opposed to taking a beating in those short chops on those longer trips.

For me, it boiled down to size and money. I wanted the larger boat (25') but was not willing to spend the money for the extra engine (and maintanance and gas) it would need to push it.

 

[esfishdoc]

When I'm running offshore I dream of a DV if only to get there faster All other times I'm very content with keeping my comfort to speed ratio high.

I like the idea of one motor... everytime I change the oil or have the experts do maintenance ($$$$)

Since your looking for opinions..... I take it you like the WA.....

I'd go for the DV with a 350 and kicker......

The 16 degree hull would be fine with a 250 and a kicker or if twins the 150's.

Richard

 

[TimeFlies]

I'm not nearly as "seasoned" as some on the board, but I'll add my two cents. I had a Classic Mako 221 (23') with a deep V and now have a Parker 23SE with a Modified V. In my experience, the deep V rides/cuts through the waves much better, but when drifting (which I do a lot fly fishing) you can't beat the modified V. My 23 SE (6" wider than my Mako) is much, much, much more stable than my old Mako. I run it in the Chesapeake Bay, so running back home is never a big issue with safety, it just takes me a bit longer in rough/choppy seas. For light tackle fishing, I'm a believer in the Mod Vs.