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ID	From	Subject	Date
345	mike332382@...	Re: "Hows your pilothouse cabin in the summer?"	2/22/2005 12:06:00
In a message dated 2/21/05 12:10:36 PM, <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=P-xLexhSaQGL4IIjyWkhgmZkkcDrEI3fzJ1KD6CPp8NjZ3PrwsBDiMTU8nrbAMxGJ0ri1lThHjM">bejayziz@...</a> writes: > > > > Hey guys,great site.I am pretty close to purchasing my first > parker,probably the 2520 pilothouse.Please could you give me some > input on the following:I fish out of the jones inlet new york and > one of my main concerns is how hot the cabin gets in the summer.Also > I'd like to get the extra helm outside as it has been suggested to > me that it will be a pain in the ass running in and out of the > cabin, is this the case for you guys without it?.And last but not > least a full transom as apposed to a cutout (single or twin > outboards) is the difference between these options to do with water > coming over the stern?As you can see fellas I'm pretty much a rookie > to boating and this purhcase is streesing the bejaziz out of me ha ha > Thanks in advance > First, don't let this stress you out. We all were there. We all had issues docking our first boat (and even my new boat!) at some point. We all had butterflies for different reasons. My first advice is to 1. go to the boating course given locally by your Boat US or West Marine or equivelent to get the "rules of the road". 2. If you can, get a lesson from your dealer, on boat handling. They might give it for free or make it part of the deal. If not, find someone who can give you half or full day of boat handling, maintenance and general upkeep. These 2 items will stay with you forever while your boat probably will not and are worth every penny and minute. Now as to the Parker. I have the 2520XL and use it in barnegat bay and the Atlantic between Sandy Hook and Barnegat Inlet. This is my second Parker. The cabin has plenty of ventilation with the side and front windows and the interior portholes opening. It can actually be cooler inside with the windows open than on the deck in the sun. I have a single 4 stroke and it has enough power for my use and is fuel efficient. I am not sure if I would personaly order the twins next time although a 250 4 stroke. I have the full ttransome and no exterior handling station. Coming from the center colsole world it took a little getting used to but for my use I have no need or should have hads on the second station. We use the boat for family (we are 5) and fishing with my buds. Solid forgiving boat although it can get wet in short chop. Make sure you get trim tabs to help with the ride and the spray. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]