Recent content by papasown

I wish all a healthy and happy 2024. My well appointed, and well taken care of 2007 23se w/ 200 HP ( 6 cyl) Yamaha is sleeping now, but will be available in early spring at a reduced price. Located in Brick, NJ and Point Pleasant Beach when launched...............Papa

My beautiful 2007 23se is sleeping for the winter. This handsome Parker with many upgrades will be shown again in the spring 2024 Thank you for looking.................Papa

My 200 HP is a 6 cylinder. Lots of torque and very quiet.

This handsom parker is still for sale until I winterize and cover it for the winter...............Art

I'm sorry for poor photos in this post, but the boat is sharp has lots of upgrades, and runs great...........Art

Yes, Bodick93, the engine is a 2007 200 HP yamaha 6 cylinder smooth and strong. I have included a photo of the new casting platform in the strong sun. There are shadows showing. I was able to find a company that makes a custom blend of silicone caulking from paint chip samples at the...

Thank you for looking, Bodick93. The casting platform is exactly like the original, but made of high strength ultralite material covered with the correct color matching skin. The original platform was made of plywood covered in a vinyl skin. The plywood had delaminated over time The...

I am selling my 2007 Parker 23SE , w/ 200 HP Yamaha 4 stroke, with Approx 1100+ hrs. Runs like a champ !! 2007 Loadrite Bunk Trailer rebuilt in 2021 Boat located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Full 1000 hr. service performed by Schrader Yachts, Point Pleasant, NJ including new timing belt...

I had a forward casting platform on my "07 23SE, but it was delaminating, and had to remove it. When it was cut away, there were ugly scars on the inside of the hull that could have been gel coated over if desired, but I liked the storage space for PFD's, fishing gear, etc. My fiberglass...

Mine was made by a good canvas man. He also made a cover for the forward seat on the console, and 2 bags with pull strings for the pedestal seats. Look and works very good.

I use a simple method to keep 1 fly rod, or ultralight out of harms way on my 23se. I tie wrapped a 2foot piece od pvc pipe, ( the thin walled type, like they use on vacumn systems) hard up against the overhead electronics box and the pipe which supports the t-top. Farther back toward the...

Hey Tarpooned, I have a 2007 23SE, w/200 HP 4-stroke. Have I told you I love my Parker?? OK, I don't have a bracket, but on my boat I can put 4 (four) 200+ pound guys and myself at the helm ( another 200+ pound guy) and travel in 18inches of water. I must trim up, and drive at steerage...

I use Fluid Film, and never have a problem............

I just was reading that strong detergents and bleach should be avoided on fiberglass surfaces, both of which I had been using..........DUH. Noticing a little Chalky appearance on my live well, I did some research and in reviews from "the Practical Sailor "and "the Hull Truth " I have just...

Very nice ride Mac. I have a 2007 23se w/hardtop, which is similar. I get questioned about availability of this model often. When somebody Q's me, I'll tell them to run, don't walk to you. Good luck on the sale. Papa