DaleH
FOUNDER of Classic Parker Forum
Here she is, the new ride. My boating needs and wants have changed. I had considered putting a new Suzuki 4-stroke 250hp to 300hp (would never buy a 4S Yamaha) ponies on 'Miss Teak', but finally realized that my 'big girl' Parker is NOT the boat I want to be in for the next 20-odd years.
For my tuna fishing, I'll use this with the 20-degree deadrise and SeaV2 hull to venture reasonably offshore when the surface bite is 'on', otherwise I'll venture way offshore with my friends who not only have true offshore hulls ... but who are significantly closer to the fish than I am. For now, this will appease my appetite for fishing and cruising in the rivers and bays.
But, whereas this is a site for predominantly Parker boats, I'll try to identify ways where Parker could get an entry into the dual console segment of the market. To me, this design is akin to an SUV, albeit a convertible one at that ... as it can do almost anything fairly well, while not being either a true pickup truck, performance sedan, or many-passenger vehicle ... if you catch my analogy.
Details: late 90s GW Tournament model in absolutely MINT condition - stole it too
! 22' length, 20-degree deadrise w/ continuously variable V, full canvas covers, 200hhp Yam 2-stroke in ultra-mint condition. The boat had always been covered and has zero UV exposure or damage. It is fast, quick to plane, is unbelieveably nimble - extremely responsive, and yet roomy enough to carry all that I need. Even better ... no teak and NO provisions, nor need, for extensive projects, haha! As an added bonus, I'll be able to trailer her and keep her in my backyard, two things that I couldn't do with my "big 'ol girl" 2520 model Parker.
I will add, GW surely builds a spectacular boat! Each seat has a dedicated can/beverage holder in close proximity to it and each drains into a sump or line that bails overboard, not into the bilge. Nothing drains to the bilge, it is a true self-draining hull concept. The wiring is indeed impressive, above reproach, and is the clearest and best designed and laid out that I've ever seen aboard a boat less maybe a custom Cabo yacht. Plus I got a full 60+ page Owner's Manual fully describing each system installed (use, operation, Prev Maintenance, care & repair/troubleshooting) along with a full stringer & bulkhead layout and wiring schematic. Impressive and wicked pissah, as only a guy from Boston can say! Now I know why GWs co$t so much $$!
For my tuna fishing, I'll use this with the 20-degree deadrise and SeaV2 hull to venture reasonably offshore when the surface bite is 'on', otherwise I'll venture way offshore with my friends who not only have true offshore hulls ... but who are significantly closer to the fish than I am. For now, this will appease my appetite for fishing and cruising in the rivers and bays.
But, whereas this is a site for predominantly Parker boats, I'll try to identify ways where Parker could get an entry into the dual console segment of the market. To me, this design is akin to an SUV, albeit a convertible one at that ... as it can do almost anything fairly well, while not being either a true pickup truck, performance sedan, or many-passenger vehicle ... if you catch my analogy.
Details: late 90s GW Tournament model in absolutely MINT condition - stole it too
! 22' length, 20-degree deadrise w/ continuously variable V, full canvas covers, 200hhp Yam 2-stroke in ultra-mint condition. The boat had always been covered and has zero UV exposure or damage. It is fast, quick to plane, is unbelieveably nimble - extremely responsive, and yet roomy enough to carry all that I need. Even better ... no teak and NO provisions, nor need, for extensive projects, haha! As an added bonus, I'll be able to trailer her and keep her in my backyard, two things that I couldn't do with my "big 'ol girl" 2520 model Parker.I will add, GW surely builds a spectacular boat! Each seat has a dedicated can/beverage holder in close proximity to it and each drains into a sump or line that bails overboard, not into the bilge. Nothing drains to the bilge, it is a true self-draining hull concept. The wiring is indeed impressive, above reproach, and is the clearest and best designed and laid out that I've ever seen aboard a boat less maybe a custom Cabo yacht. Plus I got a full 60+ page Owner's Manual fully describing each system installed (use, operation, Prev Maintenance, care & repair/troubleshooting) along with a full stringer & bulkhead layout and wiring schematic. Impressive and wicked pissah, as only a guy from Boston can say! Now I know why GWs co$t so much $$!
