Suzuki DF200AP REPOWER on parker 2520 DV

Parker 2520 rigging , electronics , layout and repower , WOT

[@mftoutdoors7483]

You just have to love a parker.

[@christiandrumr80]

Same motor on my 23' boat - single engine. Interesting that you get about 45mph . I tried a 17" pitch prop and got 45mph, but slower planing. So, I opted to keep the 16. Top speed, with the 16"pitch by myself on a calm day 44mph trimmed out.

[@Honda1k]

23-ft boat with just a single 200 your underpowered

[@markduncan6690]

Who is this guy? A “ Real Southern Boy”!

[@gearhigher2027]

Thanks for sharing beautiful layout ...what is the AC heat pump set up? Looking to set up on a 22' pilothouse...

[@ACPro]

Search the hull truth . I put that set up there

[@kerryhennessy169]

Nice rig. I wonder if those 200’s will push my heavy Classic Mako. I think I’m around 9,000lbs with a fishing load of ice, beer and fat ass buddies

[@ACPro]

It should no problem. This boat loaded is around 9500. The dry weight is 6500 and I really couldn't tell a difference fully loaded with fuel and gear or not.

[@salexxavier]

Hey! I have the same Pair on my Pro-Line 26 XP, just got them all rigged and back from the dealer. However, they put 3 x 15.25 x 19 SS Props on mine (L and R of course). They are the Suzuki Props called "Watergrip". With these on my boat, it launches to plane like a rocketship. However, they over rev the engines WAY WAY to easy. I accidentally bounced mine off the rev limiter twice now (and the gauges SCREAM at you about it! YOUR an evil person for doing that!). I was back off it and plane in an instant, but it's not supposed to do that. So, are the props you have the 3 x 16 x 20 Suzuki Watergrips? Or some other brand? Thanks loads, Salex

[@ACPro]

Water grip. They called 16s. But they are 15.25 like yours . You need 20 or 21.5 pitch I would ask dealer to trade in props. Prop pitch is part of installation. Most dealers give you at least 6 months to trade up or down as long as props not damaged

[@thresher818181]

As Toby said, you're underpropped. I have the same engines in a 27' Skagit Orca with 16 X 23 pitch props and top out high 40's. I'm probably a bit over propped depending on how many people on board, but 19 inch pitch is definitely 1 to 2 sizes too low.

[@barrakudafishingteam4759]

Hi, what the consumption at 24 knt? Thanks

[@ACPro]

I don't have them numbers now.

[@stevekay5824]

Hey buddy, I am repowering 2002 2520XLD DV with twin 200 AP . The only difference to yours is more weight. I have a tuna tower, 200 gallon gas tank and a lot of overweight fishing buddies. The dealer was recommending 18.5 pitch, but I told him to order 20’s. Am I making the right choice as he does not offer any trial period or returns. I am running this boat in so cal mostly fishing offshore.

[@ACPro]

I think the 18.5 will probably do you better. I was told by another that he did 18 5 4 blad and I raised the rear of the boat and it handled much better. They where out of stock 4 blade when I did mine

[@stevekay5824]

@@ACPro thanks for the info. They don’t have the 4 blade. Do you still have your 20’s or did you change props as well? If it’s a 3 blade, do you still think the 18.5 is a better choice?

[@andrewfyakim525]

Great video! I love seeing how other Parkers are equipped; I just Subscribed... I'll check out your other videos as I'd like to learn more about your AC system. I had a 18,000 Btuh Marine Aire reverse-cycle on my last boat; had a similar March LC-2CP magnetic pump, then switched to a CAL MS-580-B..... I was actually expecting to see you hit 50+ with the twin 200 's but I guess the props are for more power out of the hole?.... I have a single 300 Yamaha on a 2520 XLD (deep v) and can hit 44. But, I cruise nicely around 30 at 42-4300 rpms. I have a 100+ Parker videos posted on my little channel if interested... Thank you for you videos!

[@seaox2109]

What year is your Parker? Nice boat!

[@ACPro]

This one is a 2003 model

[@nickdedona8773]

Hey man how did you make that fish box!?

[@ACPro]

Yes I looked and couldn't find one so I built it. . Materials wasn't cheap but it is tuff!!

[@3geiser]

What motors did you take off , comparison in economy and performance? Average Suzuki fuel economy at cruise? Looking to rerig my boat that has 225 verados on it now

[@ACPro]

I pulled off 2 yamaha f115. . So it was big difference in top speed . Cruise was about same mph. And fuel economy was very close. At cruise the zuks impressed me so much with fuel economy it was crazy. Looking for new boat now and due to new administration. Fuel economy is my biggest concern. We maybe looking at 5.00 gallon gas again next couple years

[@t26803]

one more question is how have you like the motors? worth it? any issues ? Thanks man they are a big purchase. I have a BIg 25' WA Stratos with a 9'6" beam, vert heavy. Taking off my 225 Evenrude junk

[@ACPro]

I absolutely love them. They are nit heavy the fuel burn is great. No issues. Also the same motor for left and right rotation is great . They will come with extra right hand chip so you always only need 1 extra prop not 2. They are extremely quiet and strong. I love them . If I had to do it again. I would definitely do the same thing. Life is too short to have a shity boat motor.

[@huyenjp1682]

interesting , thanks for sharing

[@ACPro]

Thanks for watching!

[@larryjohnson5597]

Hi just wanted to know if you’re going to buy boat if so what will you look for

[@ACPro]

40 mph cruise. Autopilot. Newer electronics. Dry ride.

[@larryjohnson5597]

@@ACPro so let’s figure this one out,then that leaves Parker out, and all center console boats out, newer cabin boat that can give you all that are going to be around $500,000 , so I guess you’re going to be a dry dock for a while unless you buy a old cabin boat and spend $250,000 and up date the heck out of it you’re going to be dry docked for a long time or unless you have a buddy that you can hitch a ride and just show up with your pole at the dock have fun 🤩 with your search and journey and remember patience and perseverance go hand in hand.

[@ACPro]

@larryjohnson5597 actually I like capehorn 32. Center console. It's very easy to wrap the console and even have a rear wrap around for ride out in winter. Looked at sport fisher but I can't get past something I didn't mention. Must have . Spot lock trolling motor.

[@larryjohnson5597]

@@ACPro Cape Horn I love them 33 dusky are great and they are direct factory sold no dealers they will custom make you any option even single inboard diesel 700 hp.

[@kenni411]

I wasn't sure when I seen your rusty screws in the cabin but after seeing your setup ... Damn you got that thing all rigged out nice ! wow its all set up ! where you fish out of ?

[@ACPro]

I fish out of south carolina. Unfortunately I just sold that boat . Now it fishes out of California. Looking for my next boat to rig now.

[@kenni411]

Tobys place why did you sell it ?

[@ACPro]

@@kenni411 I didn't really put it up for sale . But I got a offer from other side of country that I couldn't refuse. So I'm going to try a different style boat.

[@kenni411]

Tobys place how did you like the Parker? I am looking into one ... can’t decide between the Grady White 23 or Parker

[@ACPro]

I liked it . If you go offshore make sure get a deep v if not you will hate it. Also make sure you get a parker with a full transom and bracket. The grady will ride better but the cock pit in the parker is hard to beat . My neighbor is thinking of selling his 23 ph. He is in his 80s and never uses it. I think its a 07 with 150 hours. He is asking 60k for it.

[@theredman10]

What was the warning beeps

[@ACPro]

Rev limiter right when I let off.

[@theredman10]

@@ACPro I love Parker’s, a lot of top end for A big boat.

[@salexxavier]

You hit the 6100RPM RedLine or the 6300RPM Rev Limiter? This was with the 20" Pitch props? Of course it was only with you on board and little gear, so maybe that was OK, what kinda revs you get top end with a good load on her? Sorry, still working on my Pro-Line 26XP with the same Motors (Twin 200APX motors counter rotating with the Watergrip SS 3 Bladed props.) I'm going with the 20" Pitch but a 16" Diameter next to try and keep her from over-revving all the time so easily. I'd like to see it hit 6100RPM with a good load with the sticks buried. I know you have the 19.25" Diameter ones, but I'm going to go with the now two Suzuki Dealer recommended next step of the 16x20x3 SS Watergrip Props on her. We'll see what they do. I know your boat is similar in weight to mine, but I'm not sure how slippery the hull is on a Parker vs the Donzi hull on this Pro-Line. I know that the old sales brochures show it going 52+ MPH with twin 200 Suzuki motors when they tested it somewhat lightly loaded (of course, they always do that) with half a tank of fuel and no real gear to speak of and two guys on board (Probably both weigh together what I weigh), so I have a lot of revs to make up from what I'm seeing to get there. Oh well, I'll keep positing stuff as I find out stuff. I ordered that Oil Pump to change the Oil last Friday, nice recommendation there! Thanks for all the help and insight so far!!!

[@ACPro]

@@salexxavier I have the exact same props as you water grip. Only reason it hit the Rev limit is because I was trimming it up to get max speed and rpm. You should exspect the same results from your boat. I had 20p water grip. We calculated the slip on this boat and it was almost no slip at all . Very efficient props for this boat.

[@lougio]

Nice video. Just hung twin 200's on my 2520DVSC. Sent you an email. Got a few questions for you. Thx!

[@ACPro]

Ok great!

[@jaybdvm]

A/C powered by a portable generator?

[@ACPro]

Yes.

[@morriscorreia7282]

What kind of ac unit?

[@ACPro]

This was a wabasto unit.

[@Fj4LiFe23]

total cost all rigged up?

[@ACPro]

It was around 40k

[@t26803]

whats the millage? I'm doing mine this winter with the same motors

[@ACPro]

2.25 mpg 4200rpm 30mph

[@Shhnee]

Get mercs!! Lighter and more efficient due to higher compression ratio since its supercharged

[@t26803]

@@Shhnee That's perhaps the dumbest thing I ever heard. I'm running a 7-11,000 pound boat. What the hell do I care if the motors weigh a couple extra pounds or not. I will tell everyone to take a shit before we leave and it will even out.

[@CJfishing2024]

@@Shhnee If I had mercs, I'd lighten the load by dumping the mercs overboard, they are shit motors, yea, they run great when their new, a year later and 50lbs of salt in the cowl their shot, ask me how I know.

[@Shhnee]

@@CJfishing2024 24 years with mercs 200+ hours a year and we haven’t had a problem, looks like someone takes bad care of their motors

[@votedsquid1836]

wow nice cooler bet it can fit like 1000 sharks in that puppy