Recent content by 1801Steve

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I disagree. The seller's broker is just that - the seller's broker. He has a fiduciary duty to his client. He has no duty to you. He isn't necessarily out to screw you, but don't expect him to "have your best interest at heart." To answer your question, no you do not need a buyer's broker...

FWIW, I understand that prices for used Parkers are higher on the Left Coast than on the East Coast.

I have a 2015 1801. My deck is painted nonskid. It collects more dirt than a 7 year old boy on a dirt playground. The only way I've been able to get it clean is Soft Scrub with bleach. Squirt it on, spread with a deck brush, let it sit, then scrub with a stiff deck brush. Rinse and (usually) repeat.

What warthog said... I have the same arrangement on my 1801. The bait well pump is self draining (like the outboard). I remove the cap from the wash down fitting, run the pump long enough to get air, then turn it off. Remove the screen from the wash down pump filter and let it drain completely...

Not sure who made the windows for that boat, probably Taylor Made. Doesn't matter, though, because the original window manufacturer no longer has the pattern. I'm a marine surveyor, have a claim on a big 2010 Sea Ray. Taylor Made just laughed when I called them.... Ocean Dynamics in Miami can...

Just so you know... this is not just a Parker issue. I'm a marine surveyor. Can't tell you how many times repair shops and owners have had this problem because parts change from year to year. A decal from 2009 is not the decal they are using now. They don't have the 2009 decals and have no idea...

You are going to love the 1801. I bought mine new 8 years ago. I fish it a lot. But it's just me most of the time... It is not a 4 person boat for anything but short cruises.

Buy some Starboard and cut it to fit?

Get the biggest anchor you can comfortably handle and store. Then put at least 12' of chain on it. Anchors are like fire extinguishers.... the bigger the better.

How old is the engine? That determines how much you want to spend on it. Not sure about how much room it takes... Definitely replace all the engine mounts. And yes you will need to do an alignment. If this is an old engine and you plan to keep it a while, replace all the fuel hoses. Replace...

I'm not interested, but you will get more response if you post details. Power, electronics, etc. And lots of photos.

Yes. I will disagree. Most often it happens from the outside. I'm a marine surveyor and have seen a number of tanks that corroded from the inside out. Caused by "water" standing in the corners. Only a little pinhole on the outside. Then you cut the tank open and extensive corrosion inside.

Someone will almost certainly know where Parker is currently having cushions made. Worst case, any local cavas shop can make those for you.

I've had a MinnKota Ulterra 80# 60" 24 V on my boat for 5 plus years. Love it. I wouldn't be without the self stowing feature. I've never had a problem with mine. And spot lock is well worth the money.